Como Zoo

We packed a lunch and headed out of town for the day. We haven't been to Como Zoo in a long time, so we thought it would be a great idea to go today. Unfortunately, about 3,000 other people thought it was a good day to go to the zoo, too. It took us 40 minutes to find a parking spot - but in the end it was all worth it. We had a lot of fun - I forgot how much they have added on to Como! It was a lot more fun than the MN Zoo, and it was only $5 for all of us to get in! (Plus the $1.50 for the train ride.) Fun and cheap entertainment on a muggy July afternoon.

Mommy and Evan on the choo-choo train. When it ended Evan said "More, pweeeeze!?" but the line was waaay too long, so we promised to come back again another day.

Daddy and Evan posing with a zebra. Evan is pointing at the giraffe off in the distance.

Evan smelling a rose in the conservatory. He really enjoyed the butterfly garden too, and even learned how to say "butterfly!" He is so stinkin' cute!

One of the sea lions showing off.

Evan loved the 250 gallon cichlid tank.

What does a zebra eat? Plastic carrots, apparently.

The "Sparky the Sea Lion" show provided some entertainment. Evan squeezed right in between these two boys. When they gave him a funny look he just garbled something "urwatty-oh!" and laughed. I love two-year-olds!

Standing on Daddy's lap to get a better view of the sea lion show.

Playing with the boats at the kiddie weather station.

"Mommy, Daddy - I'm getting tired. I think its time to go home soon."



On Wednesday Lily came to "babysit" Evan for the afternoon. I took off work early and brought them both to three, yes - 3, playgrounds. They had a blast! At the play groud he chased after her the entire time yelling "Lily! Lily" and when she didn't answer him he started calling her "Honey!" (He does the same thing to Jeremy and I - I guess because we call each other Honey! Ha!)