Toledo Zoo

We squeezed in probably one last family of 4 outing. We actually had a really busy weekend with a day at the Toledo Zoo on Friday, a day at our friend's house on the lake on Saturday, and then Sunday an afternoon in our friend's pool and dinner with them. I was ready to lay on the couch on Monday!!

We had visited the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo this summer and LOVED it, although it made the Detroit Zoo seem super lame in comparison. We had also heard good things about the Toledo Zoo so we made the trip. 

I did NOT like that they only had a 'digital map' option, come on, I'm paying $100 admission you can give me a paper map. 

First up, seeing the otters and waiting to watch the hippos get fed. 

Watching the hippos get fed was pretty cool

A bear enjoying a bath

Petting a crocodile

Doug said his favorite part of the day was carrying Jeanie on his shoulders 💗

37 week bump

Frogs in the conservatory

Tired daddy

You could also feed the giraffes for $5

It was fun. I think I did like it better than the Detroit Zoo, they had some good exhibits and more interactive things to do. Both of those zoos needed some help when designing the layouts though, its frustrating to have to back track all over the place to find exhibits (which would've been easier with a map) but anyway, that was one thing the Fort Wayne zoo really did well. 

Anyway, it was a hot, fun, nice day with the family.