WE LOVE THE ZOO.

We absolutely love the zoo. We try and go every week. In fact, we are sort of zoo specialists if you will. We know where all the animals are. We have mastered the best time to go, which means we go when there are the least amount of people. And we know of great free parking that is always available. Because of the free parking, we only have 2 hours every time we go. I used to feel stressed about only having 2 hours but I've know decided that two hours is the perfect amount of time for me and the boys.

The National zoo is free, which basically means you all pay for it with your taxes. (Thank you!) Parking is where they get you, unless you park on the street like us. They have some really fun animals that we are quite fond of. The boys most favorite are the alligators and crocodiles. They are pretty awesome. I am completely obsessed with the apes, especially the orangutans. They have what is called "O Crossing" at the zoo. It is these huge wires that go back and forth that the orangutans cross each day. They walk right above your head and it NEVER gets old watching them. It's pretty amazing.

Here are some action shots.

This little guy is growing up fast. He was a baby when we first moved here. He used to look so small when he'd cross. I'd always be stressed watching him but now he crosses like a pro. (He easily could be a she by the way.)

The boys really love it too. We always stop and watch.
Come visit us, and we'll take you to the zoo. Our treat. :) The boys really love taking new people and showing off all their zoo knowledge.