We are members of the zoo but Chris rarely gets to go with us because I typically take the boys on weekdays to avoid the crowds. A few weeks ago we decided to head to the zoo

  (the whole 3 mile trek...we live super close) early on a Sunday morning. 

We've never seen so many animals out and about...or found a better parking spot for that matter.

Family photo by the flamingos:

(not gonna lie, the pink birds are pretty boring)

The lepoards were awesome:

(and close)

Fun backdrop, awkward picture:

Playing on the stone animals:

The zebras were being shy:

"Gosh mom, can't you see I'm on the phone":

Us in a bubble:

(a very hot, stinky one)

Love these guys:

and this one too:

Have a good 4th of July friends!