Zoo Party

On Saturday we took a long trip to the Lehigh Valley Zoo for Noah's 5th Birthday Party.  We looked into the Philadelphia and DC zoos first but they were much more money and basically only included admission and a pavilion.  For much less money at LVZ we got a party room, admission to the zoo, lunch, cake, a private tour of the zoo, a gift for each child, and a private experience with 3 animals of Noah's choice (off of a select list) for the kids to interact with.  Noah also got a t-shirt and every participant got a return ticket to the zoo.

The weather was perfect and the tour guide was patient with all of our little monkeys.  Noah knew all of the animals and was able to answer most of her questions.

Noah picked a ball python, a box turtle and a bearded dragon to look at.   The kids were so still and patient.  It was awesome in every way for them!!!

Of course a stink bug showed up and they were just as excited about that!

After the formal part of the party was over the kids took another tour through the zoo just to spend some more time with the animals.  We saw a snowy owl that could turn it's head all the way around in a circle! 

Paul noticed a bird exhibit that we didn't go in with the tour and we headed there.  It was an area filled with Lorekeets.  You could buy nectar and go into the cage and the birds would eat the nectar out of your cup.  It was so wonderful for the kids to do this.  They were beyond excited and one even landed on Paul's shoulder!

We also spent a little time rolling down hills

Overall it was a wonderful day.  Noah was in his glory surrounded by animals and his best friends.  I'm so happy for him and for this love that he has.  We are heading to several more zoos this summer and he is counting down the days to the next one!  We love you little man!