The San Diego Zoo with Grandmas

We headed to the zoo to show both Grandmas one of our favorite places.  I think Tatum had a mission to get a photo with every statue in the place. :)

 

 

The petting zoo is always one of Ty's favorite stops.

And it's rare to see the animals really out in about.  We walked up to the bear exhibit right as they finished setting food out for them.  We loved watching two big bears walk around and find all the hidden food, such big creatures!  And Ty's favorite animal.

 

We also happened upon the dragon dance!

 

We hadn't been up to see the polar bear in a long time and they had a few new fun areas set up.  Like these large books where you could turn the pages,...

these refrigerators filled with what we eat compared to what a polar bear eats,...

and these little cave areas where you can pop your head up like a seal!  The kids loved this, I felt like I was at chuck e cheese and I needed a padded mallet to hit them when they popped up. :)

Then we caught the polar bear feeding, Ty loved that. 

 

And he was shocked to see a helicopter that he could climb in! 

As we left the polar bear area, we ran into this guy, hugs all around!

Then we headed to the Elephant Odyssey where the lions were taking a snooze. :)

Tatum on more statues...

I had no idea the zoo had so many statues!  Anyway, it was a very hot day so after a stop at the frozen yogurt shop and we finished our walk through to the front, we said good bye to the zoo and can't wait to go back since we have season passes.