July Mesker Zoo Trip

My family and I ended up going to the Zoo today and it was an exceptionally good trip.  Now, we always go several times a year and are proud owners of season passes, but today was something special.  We went earlier in the morning than usual and apparently it's true, the animals are more active in the morning.

Amazonia was really a treat, since the monkeys were running all over their exhibit.  They managed to play intently the entire time we were there or at least until my 2 year old daughter lost interest.  The large pig looking thing in the bottom was also active.  It (sorry can't remember what it's called) was swimming, walking around and generally just looking weird.  Also in Amazonia were some very colorful ducks that we normally enjoy.  However, this trip we had trouble finding them and for good reason.  As you walk out the bottom of Amazonia they could be found perched on a limb, much like a bird would.  Adorable.

Only a few downsides were that Mesker is remodeling the nocturnal animals exhibit, so it was closed off.  Also, the pride and joy of the Amazon exhibit, the Jaguar, was no where to be seen.  There were however in it's place some rare zoo workers scrubbing down it's glass walls.

Just like every zoo visit we had to stop long enough at the entrance for my daughter Emma to play in the fountains.  Today she was not alone, there were at least 4 kids at any time running through the 4 ft spraying fountains.  We shall return at least a few more times this year, but for now my daughter is content and soaking wet.

Mesker Park Zoo Fountains