First Trip to the Zoo

Last Friday we had Jayden's follow-up appointment with the ENT. After we were done, Todd and I wanted to bring Jayden somewhere to play in Orlando. As we sat in the car debating, Todd decided that we should take him for his first zoo experience! I knew he would adore it and I couldn't wait to see his eyes light up with pleasure! 

So we headed to the Central Florida Zoo! I was shocked to see how many exciting things there were for the kids to do! They had a train, merry-go-round, laser tag, zip lining, splash pad and oh yes the ANIMALS!

Right off the bat we saw animals and Jayden was ecstatic! (Lol I couldn't wait until he saw real animals!) He also saw Uncle Dave's and Daddy's favorite Galapagos turtles!

Since the cheetahs were resting far back in the shade, this was as close as Jayden was going to get! After the cheetah exhibit, we headed over to the moneys and the camel!

It was surreal seeing the cougar with J. It was so close to us! He kept pacing the fence and guarding his surroundings! Jayden had no idea this guy could eat him for lunch! Ha, Jayden just laughed and smiled at him! After the cougars, we headed to the tigers! So beautiful and BIG!

Jayden enjoyed the butterfly garden and the chess set! He of course did not feel comfortable until he rearranged a few pieces!

After seeing every animal possible, Jayden was ready to cool off at the splash pad! We were surprised to see that this was addition to the zoo, but Mommy always comes prepared! We had J's suit in the car just in case we ended up doing something involved with water! I absolutely fell in love with the adorable splash pad and Jayden could not have been more hilarious! All of the couples sitting in the shade said he was the highlight to their down with his screeching and laughing! That little guy sure loves his water!

As we packed J up, we knew he was exhausted, but we were shocked when he fell asleep before we even exited the parking lot! He was so precious!

 

and of course we couldn't resist introducing him to his first milk shake on such a hot day when we got home.......and oh how he loved his banana pudding shake! What a way to end a perfect day!