Animal Kingdom

After all of our busy work around the house on Memorial Day Weekend, we decided to take a little break and headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom for a few hours on Monday.  The crowds were outrageous (should have known it would be since it was a holiday....), the sun was hot, and the kids were tired.  So, we got there right after the park opened, and stayed until just about 12:30 or so.  I LOVE that we can go to Walt Disney World and still be home in time for Silas to take a nap. :-)  Here are some of our pictures:

Kilimanjaro Safari Ride

 



 Silas and Daddy watching for animals

 

Hippos

Nile Crocodiles

A baby elephant

Elephant

Rhino

Lioness.....this is the first time we have ever seen one awake, since they sleep 20 hours a day!

Pumbaa!  A warthog. :-)

Silas liked all the animals

 

 

 

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

A gorilla up close and personal!  Silas loved this, and even pounded on his little chest when he saw him. :-)

 

Rafiki's Planet Watch:  Conservation Station

 

LOVE THEM!!!

Silas petting an alligator

Ava's turn to pet the baby alligator

 

 

Rafiki's Planet Watch:  Affection Section

 

The kids got to pet goats and pigs, and Silas even touched a "moo" (Cow).

 

The Tree of Life

It was great to get out of the house and do something fun after all of our hard work!