Sunday, October 2, 2011

Colorado trip part 2- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Day 3 of our trip to Colorado Springs was spent exploring the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.  Such an awesome zoo- the natural surroundings, mountain air & breathtaking views added to fun of seeing the animals. 

One of the best parts of the zoo were the giraffes.  When you arrive at the zoo they are there right up front to greet you.  There is a herd of about 20 of them and the zoo lets you purchase lettuce and crackers to hand feed them.  This is highly recommended as they will become your best friend and are quite comical with their long tongues!



Humm, who's do I eat first?

Kyle could have stayed there looking at the giraffes all day.

Here you go!

His best giraffe face!

One of the many beautiful overlooks!

The older kids rode the merry go round.

The younger ones watched.

J and the big bear.

Oh, there is the real grizzly bear!  Amazing to see in real life!


While we were watching him, he came right up to the glass to chew on his bone... There was only a layer of glass to separate us, they boys were in awe. 


The moose was a hit too!

Look at the view the orangutans have!

This mama and baby duo was hilarious.

Hippo taking a nap after a good meal. 

What do you think K is pretending he is?

An orangutan!

So sweet, he spent the whole trip finding flowers to give to me :). 

One more day of Colorado, coming soon!

1 comment:

Cavinder Family said...

That looks like such a cool zoo!!