Taking advantage of the beautiful, but slightly cooler weather on Saturday morning, we decided to take our little Eli to the Louisville Zoo for the first time! Andy and I have been looking forward to Eli's first zoo visit for quite some time and felt that perhaps, at 9 months, he may show some interest in the larger animals...maybe...just maybe.
Our first stop...the rhinoceros exhibit!
While there were several, several full-grown rhinos in the area where Andy expertly positioned he and Eli, our little guy was more intrigued by the large tree that shaded the exhibit! Eli seemed to say "Let's forget about the 5,000 + pound rhinoceros close by and take a closer look at this interesting tree!" We just love his intense curiosity!
While waiting for the adult giraffes to enter their indoor exhibit, we spotted a curious peacock strutting close by. While the large rhino did not get much of a glance from our little zoo keeper, Eli did watch the peacock intently
...until...
...he heard the ducks quack-quack...
We loved watching the baby giraffes run back and forth through their exhibit as well as the happy ducks swimming and quacking nearby...and if we are very honest...we also enjoyed watching and listening to the fresh water being pumped into the giraffe pool.
Andy and Eli enjoyed observing the large Elephants eat their lunch...munch...munch...munch!
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We enjoyed getting up close and personal with small animals, such as goats and donkeys, in the petting zoo area.
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While we know that Eli will enjoy the zoo more and more each year, we couldn't let the summer pass us by without one zoo visit. Perhaps we will take advantage of our beautiful zoo this fall, and again near Christmas to enjoy the glorious underground light exhibits. While we know that the zoo holds more fun for our family in the future, this weekend we were thankful for Eli's countless smiles as he felt the cool breeze on his face while walking through the park, his grins at the other small children, his little laugh as a sea lion emerged from the water, and his happy contentment to just enjoy his stroller. Nonetheless, perhaps during our next visit...we just might spot a rhino!
Our first stop...the rhinoceros exhibit!While there were several, several full-grown rhinos in the area where Andy expertly positioned he and Eli, our little guy was more intrigued by the large tree that shaded the exhibit! Eli seemed to say "Let's forget about the 5,000 + pound rhinoceros close by and take a closer look at this interesting tree!" We just love his intense curiosity!
While waiting for the adult giraffes to enter their indoor exhibit, we spotted a curious peacock strutting close by. While the large rhino did not get much of a glance from our little zoo keeper, Eli did watch the peacock intently...until...
...he heard the ducks quack-quack...
We loved watching the baby giraffes run back and forth through their exhibit as well as the happy ducks swimming and quacking nearby...and if we are very honest...we also enjoyed watching and listening to the fresh water being pumped into the giraffe pool. 
Andy and Eli enjoyed observing the large Elephants eat their lunch...munch...munch...munch!
***
We enjoyed getting up close and personal with small animals, such as goats and donkeys, in the petting zoo area. 
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While we know that Eli will enjoy the zoo more and more each year, we couldn't let the summer pass us by without one zoo visit. Perhaps we will take advantage of our beautiful zoo this fall, and again near Christmas to enjoy the glorious underground light exhibits. While we know that the zoo holds more fun for our family in the future, this weekend we were thankful for Eli's countless smiles as he felt the cool breeze on his face while walking through the park, his grins at the other small children, his little laugh as a sea lion emerged from the water, and his happy contentment to just enjoy his stroller. Nonetheless, perhaps during our next visit...we just might spot a rhino!
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