The other day we went to the Moline Zoo for free day. It's just a small zoo, but it definitely exceeded all expectations!
One great thing (or scary thing?) about the zoo being small is that you are so close to all the animals. I felt like this guy could have easily jumped down onto our side of the fence. Don't even get me started about the lions...mark my words, the lions at this zoo will escape someday.
You could tell when Blake spotted whatever animal was in the exhibit, because he would start yelling, "Doggie! Doggie! Doggie!"
Giraffe excitement.
The Australian part of the zoo was awesome. After entering the double gate into the enclosure, kangaroos were just jumping around freely inside.
When we walked into the petting zoo, this was the sight we were met with. Lazy goats sleeping with their mouths poised and ready for food.
Evelyn obliged....to force Addi to feed it first.
Addi was the biggest goat fan. She was convinced they all loved her since they kept popping out to see if she had food.
After the zoo, we hit the John Deere Pavilion. Lance has never been inside, and last time we tried to go it was closed for remodeling.
The wait paid off though because they ended up switching out some of the tractors for "feller-bunchers"...tree cutters. Do I even need to say they were Lance's favorite?
Blake in awe of all the "cwucks"
Blake taking a fit in a tractor:
This combine was the coolest thing! We've seen them out in the fields harvesting, but have never been up close to one...they are HUGE! It reminded us of "Frank" from the movie "Cars."
Since the weather was so nice we decided to stay and play a while before going home. The girls enjoyed seeing their shadows again now that the sunshine is back.
And finally! I got a picture on the way home...the world's largest truck stop. It might be one of the last times we drive past it, and we couldn't leave without so solid proof that we'd been there.
