The Fort Worth Zoo

Since Scott's parents were in town we took a trip to the zoo. I think Gran and Gramps had a fun time watching Mikey be excited. I know I did. My friend Elizabeth lives in the area and met us up there too. So if you see a girl you don't recognize that's her.

I have a love/hate relationship with the zoo. I love zoos, and I always have. I just find it fascinating that there are so many species living in our tiny world. I am amazed that we can bring them all in one place to learn about them. I like that we can take our children to educate them about wildlife and wildlife conservation. The more we know the more we grow right? I love that for a dollar you can get a stick and feed birds. I love the baby giraffes and giant elephants. I love that we went on Tuesday and Michael is still raving about it on Friday night at dinner. He was so enthralled with the fact that the hippos were sleeping under water. He has been telling anyone that can listen about the animals. Unfortunately for him, not all that can listen can understand. I just love zoos.

I hate zoos too. I understand that those animals cant survive in the wild and that a lot of them we rescued and wouldn't have a life if it weren't for the zoos. I get that. I just have a hard time seeing some of these animals in such small spaces. Especially if I know it's an animal that naturally covers a lot of ground over the course of their lives. I hate to see them pace. It makes me sad. Also, I hate that zoos are so loud. Animals probably hate that. I know some are used to the noise. I can't help but notice that the animals usually have their backs turned. Some even go to the very back of their enclosures or wait at the door to go indoors. Sad. I just hate zoos.

Now you know I love/hate the zoo.

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