Gentry Zoo Trip

Sunday morning, we went on an adventure to the Gentry Wildlife Drive-Thru Safari and Petting Zoo.  We went last April too.  Maybe it will be an annual April event.  It rained on us both times, so perhaps we should pick another month. ;)  Anyhoo...it's an easy little 45 minute drive and a great excuse to get out of the house.  Mills is really into zoos and anything involving animals lately, so she had a blast.  And of course, she loved getting to drive!

Millie called him "Shere Khan" from the Jungle Book

absolutely loved it

Syd...not so much.  It was her nap time though...

Last year when we came, Mills wanted no part of going near the animals.  This year, she was much braver.  She touched some goats...

 ...and chased a lot of rabbits (see kangaroos lounging in the background).

She got distracted with some dandelions..."make a wish!"

A nice worker there gave us some lettuce to feed the giraffes.  This setup is a bit sad, but they do have access to a bigger yard outside.  I can't decide how I feel about these places.  I love animals and would never support any place that isn't trying to do right by them.  Most of these animal refuges are formed from a need to house exotic animals that would otherwise be put down...they only run on donations and entry fees.  So I feel like we are helping in a small way by going and paying the entry fee.  Plus, it's educational for Mills...

...she was very concerned about this pig possibly having poop on it.

I love watching these two...best buds.

Oh, hai!  A fun morning outing...