Z-O-O: That spells zoo!

We visited the Oakland Zoo today and enjoyed lunch with Auntie Amy and snacks with Bengazi and Tiki

First the Sun Bear


Lucy, from Tommy's point of view

So cute! (side note: this is a size 3T outfit Tommy received a year ago... those are supposed to be shorts! ha!)

Ok ready to get to work

Gathering snacks

This is Tommy's 3rd or 4th time feeding giraffes but he totally took charge this time and was super comfortable and seems to know how to keep the big nosy boys entertained.


Lucy's first visit to the giraffes - wearing her giraffe dress (see below) Amy introduced her around as a reticulated baby.


All our times at the zoo we never rode any rides. Here Tommy scored front row seats on the "people train." He'll learn another day that most people have to wait in line and don't get to feed giraffes! ;) Lucy decided it was a dining car.


Here she is awake, fed, and enjoying the train ride in her giraffe dress

The train goes through the emu and wallaroo exhibit and the conductor put up the quiet coyote sign, which Tommy attempts here.


The height limit for these rides was 36". Both ride supervisors spent several minutes lining Tommy up against the board, taking his hat off, moving his feet. Apparently Tommy is approximately 35.98". Graciously we passed muster and he was allowed to ride. Hopefully we can stretch him a little in the next few weeks as 36" is the minimum for a lot of rides at LegoLand.

Thanks Auntie Amy!