It's a Zoo Out There

Literally...the Santa Barbara Zoo! One of the things I've always dreamed of doing once we had a baby was go to the zoo. I've always liked the zoo and enjoyed seeing kids there learning and having fun. Plus, Brian and I went to the San Diego Zoo (the best zoo EVER!) when we were dating and had a great time, and we thought it would be super fun to take Luke. But that trip will probably be an over-nighter because it's about a 3 hour trip minus traffic. However, we had heard great things about the Santa Barbra Zoo, so off we went, not entirely sure how Luke would do...or if he'd even be interested.

The zoo was great! We had such a fun time. I was surprised that Luke stayed awake the entire time (I figured he'd take a snooze in his stroller), but he was so interested in all the animals and seemed to really enjoy the day...Brian and I definitely did! We took tons of pictures...here are...well...several! (I have such a hard time picking!).

The first animals we came to were capybaras. They really looked like large rats...but in a cute way. Luke was very intrigued by them and watched them for awhile.

a happy boy at the zoo!

We definitely had to stop and read about the animals that we were looking at!

 

 

Luke was so interested in looking at EVERYTHING that he was leaning forward in his stroller. So we decided it was time for the daddy carrier...a much better view!

I, of course, had to get a few pictures with the flamingos...because they're pink!

 

Then we headed over to see the penguins. Brian and I both enjoy seeing the penguins when we go to the zoo and Luke does too!

One of the coolest parts of the day was feeding a sheep. We wanted to pay for a cup of food to feed the animals, but the time had passed as they are only allowed so much food in one day. The lady in the shop told us that kids will often drop food pellets on the ground by accident so we looked around the store and found one. We'll definitely be going back to feed the animals again!

Luke thought it was especially fun and funny! He wasn't hesitant at all and I'm assuming it's because we have Buddy Jack at home. He's so interested in Bud that it didn't surprise us that he reached out to touch the sheep.

He also really liked leaning over the railing and looking at the bunnies. I'm thinking we'll get him a bunny one day (I've always sort of secretly wanted one...but it'll definitely be when Luke is old enough to have some 'chores'. haha!).

As we were approaching the gorillas, we came across a sign...so we HAD to get some pictures...

It was nearing time for the zoo to close and Luke was definitely ready for a snooze, so we had a family picture taken to finish the day.

It was such a fun day. Brian and I were so excited Luke had a good time too and we can't wait to go back!