A day at the zoo

We visited the zoo recently, and as usual, had a great time.

 It is so great being able to have an outing and not have to worry about a stroller or wagon anymore.  And even greater because the girls wanted to carry our little backpack with water and a few treats in it. 

 Ready for a fun family day!!

 There are 3 new baby tigers and they just happened to be out playing during the time we visited. 

 So cute and playful

 And this one was tired!!

 Our map girl..she is quite efficient at reading maps.  Her daddy taught her well!!

 Here are the two female lions.  We read recently that the zoo had to put down the one male they had.  He was one of the oldest male lions in the world I think it said, and his health was really bad. 

 Always love seeing how the girls measure up.

 This baby was so cute and so little!

 A close up of the baby

 This elephant was entertaining.  It was drinking water out of this little faucet in the wall. The elephant would load up its trunk...

 And then guzzle it down. 

 And then go back for more.  It was really thirsty because it kept doing this over and over again the entire time I watched it. 

 Pittsburgh sure has quite a few baby or young elephants. 

 Giraffes are fun to watch too. 

 and they are even taller than big buildings in Pittsburgh!  :o  haha

 this peacock was just hanging around.