Oakland Zoo-where animals are loved.

A great fieldtrip to the Oakland Zoo with PattyKakesKidz.  The weather was just right for our trek through the hills that swirled endlessly among some beautiful animals.  Check out the fun we had below. 

 Tortoises are so large and so adorable.

Speaking of large, it was feeding time for the huge elephants.

 The zebras coats were so beautiful and striped.  

 If that alligator was real, I would hate to think what it would be eating right now.

 Walking on the back of a snake.

 Just a little sip of water while stretching down as far as you can.

 Beware the spitting camels.

 This tiger thought he couldn't be spotted, but I saw him tucked in the corner.

 Did someone say, "Train Ride?"

The view from the train.

The Oakland Hills

The day before, our group made chocolate covered strawberries and chips.  It was a little treat they prepped to take on this fieldtrip and they loved them.

 Hmmmm, I see you eyeballing that strawberry.

 And one big bite right about here!

Nummy, salty chips with sweet dark chocolate on the ends.

 The kids were done, but someone was still left savoring each bite of his tasty invention.

After our animal gazing, identifying, observing, train ride, lunch and more, it was time for a bit more hiking through the zoo.  

How about a little park fun?

Oooh, a salamander eyeball.

 A moth.

 Another moth.

 The back of a ladybug.

 A caterpillar. 

 The lillypad hop.

 A redeye tree frog climb.

 Just plain ol' playing "tag-you're it!"

 The spiderweb climb.

There are so many more pics from the bug house, the farm, the lions, the bats, the rabbits & otters and so much more..  Too many to post (over 300 pictures in all LOL)

The flower pose for me.

Phwew, what a long day the children exclaimed.  I think that's the hint to start heading home. 

 What does a Meerkat....

 a hyena.....

and a wort-hog have in common?

Hakuna Matata 

After a 6 hour fieldtrip and a wonderful day with these children, we headed home while some sang and some slept.  When we arrived home, we knew it was only a matter of time before our parents were to arrive.  So, after much discussion (and begging on behalf of the children) we did the only thing left to do; we watched the Lion King.

PattyKakesKidz encourages you all to get out there and explore your world too.  

Health and happiness to you all!