Perth Zoo

Saturday the 5th November 2011 was Lucas's first trip to the Perth Zoo. It was an outing arranged by our ward activators as an end of year event. Unfortunately most of the members couldn't make it. However, those that did go had a great day :) And we are also in the same ward as Chris's parents and his sister, husband and their family.

The long range forecast at the beginning of the week indicated that there could be a few showers on the day. But we were fortunate enough to have cloudy skies, lowish temperatures (23 degrees) and almost no rain, until after lunch.

We began the day with a stop to feed Tahnee. It worked out well for time, as it meant she was due for her next feed at lunchtime. We then made our way through the African Savannah and got to see Lions, Rhinos, Giraffes, Meercats and more.

After the Savannah we went through the Nocturnal House, followed by the Primates section. At the Orangutans enclosure we got to see a mummy and a 2 year old baby. Unusually they were playing on the ground so we had a great view :)

Next we went up to see the Otters, Sun Bears, Elephants and Tigers. Lucas was absolutely fascinated with the Sun Bears. They were his favourite animals :)

Last stop before lunch was a walk through the Australian animals section. Many of the animals we didn't spot, but there were 2 kangaroos who were sitting on the path. They were very friendly and even let us walk up to them, sit down and touch them. Again Lucas was fascinated and loved being up close with them.

Lunch was a barbecue with everyone on the grass area. Yummy sausages, onions and buns! Couldn't ask for a better lunch :)

Our last few stop for the day was to walk through the Reptile enclosure. We got caught in a rain storm and had to take cover before we got there. Thankfully it stopped raining while we walked to the car and got the kids in their car seats. Within a hundred metres of the car park we heard a "thump". I turned around to see that Lucas had dropped his drink bottle and had fallen asleep, with dummy half hanging out and everything :)

It was a great day with family and friends. Lucas was mainly good and loved running around after his cousins. Tahnee was perfect and either slept or was feeding. All in all a nice day out, after which we are all very tired and will probably head to bed early :)

P.S. Chris took many of the photos uploaded.