"Cheating the Chill" at Zoo Atlanta

Since we neglected to visit the zoo, aquarium, or otherwise like Tripp's 2012 resolutions stated, we took the opportunity on this chilly (high of 40) January weekend to make good on our 2012 promise, restated in 2013's list.  We bundled up and visited Zoo Atlanta.  When we reached the gate, we learned that we could "cheat the chill" and get in for half price!  what a steal!

The only downside to visiting during the off season was that many of the animals were on winter hiatus, and therefore not out for viewing by the 30 or so people that were in the zoo along with us.  It was fun, though, to see Tripp in awe of the size of some of the animals that we had only otherwise seen in pictures or drawings in his books.  Pretty neat!

Below are some photos from our frosty, yet fun adventure.

Checking out the Flamingos

Learning about the flamingos from Dad

The Elephant, who was eating bamboo

The rhinoceros, also eating

A little lion cub

With Dad & Willie B, a "famous" Atlantan

... with one of the "baby" panda bears

A Sweet Boy, All Bundled Up

The "Red Panda"

The Choo-Choo Train 

Riding the Train with Mom

Now back to the grind -- Happy Monday!
Meg