New at the Zoo

The Toledo Zoo just opened a new section of the park called Nature's Neighborhood and the kids and I checked it out on Monday. We loved the whole concept because it encourages kids to explore and play. Everything is totally hands-on.
Have you ever seen a giraffe wear a purse?

Jake had no trouble scaling walls with his flip-flops.

One building is dedicated to family pets and their care. Emma got to snuggle this little guinea pig. I didn't realize they were so cute and calm. I always thought they were too rodent-ish, but apparently they're pretty good pets.

One station allows the kids to paint their faces. Emma chose to have a staff member turn her into a bunny.

In "the forest" the kids climbed spider webs...

...and played in bee hives.

I found a little habitat of my own.

We've already decided to go back next Monday, this time with friends.

I'm glad the kids aren't too "old" for the zoo yet. I sure love taking them! Plus, we haven't been to every corner of this particular zoo yet...