Zoo Time

It's seems like this time every year we find ourselves at one of our favourite places...

We love this zoo for a couple of reasons.  One, it's free.   Two, it's small.  And three, it is right next to Lake Michigan.

Today was such a wonderful day.  Because we were next to the lake the temps were only around 55 degrees at the zoo but is was sunny, cool and beautiful.

Here are daddy, Selah and Sofia inside the Big Cat Habitat.  

This is what they were checking out.  This cat climbed up on the rock and gave us a great photo op.
Our bird loving family thought these two birds were pretty cool.  The Scarlet Ibis and the Snowy Egret.
We all agreed, however, that the polar bear was our favourite.  It was amazing to watch this powerful bear glide through the water.
Selah did enjoy the animals but I'm pretty sure she enjoyed people watching just as much if not more. (Note the animal exhibit is behind her.)
And what is a day of going to the zoo without seeing the lions?  These cats were doing what most people in Chicago were doing today.   Soaking in the sun.