First Trip to Hogle Zoo SLC, UT

Aaron and I went to Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City on March 19th. I haven't been there since I was a little girl, so this was an exciting new adventure for both of us. We had SO MUCH FUN!


Aaron was really into the truck we saw holding some people who were taking down Christmas lights...in March. He loved the puddles of water from the rain earlier that day and had a blast running around...especially away from Momma (hahaha!).


He also had a great time with the animal statues they have around. He climbed on a bench all by himself (another first for him).


















Mmmm. What else? ...Oh yeah, and there were some animals, too.



He did enjoy looking at some of the animals, particularly the birds and one little monkey that was so cute and followed him as he ran back and forth in front of the window.









Aaron did stop for a minute and watched just long enough for me to snap a couple of pictures. This is the only that wasn't completely fuzzy from him moving around. (Even having a really good camera doesn't keep some pictures from being out of focus.) I have to say, though, that I love the reflection of Aaron in the window with the monkey right there, too.


While Aaron was just as content as could be running and climbing and exploring the things he could touch, I was fascinated with all the animals we saw there. They are magnificent creatures! The patterns, colors, size and/or strength of each one had me in awe. I couldn't help but feel a little sad that they were locked up, but I am also very grateful that we have an opportunity to see them up close (without worrying about being eaten, that is).




Truly amazing!






These colors! Wow!



I'm looking forward to going again!