Detroit Zoo

We took a trip to the Detroit zoo the weekend before last. I think it was our best zoo trip yet! This is the first time Emmett has been really in to the animals and actually checking things out. He did a lot of pointing and saying "wow!" It was one of the funnest times of our summer. I think we will make a point to go back before it gets too cold!

Walking the ledge in the amphibian house

He was amazed with this giant salamander. He kept pointing and laughing. This got a lot of wows from him!

Checking out the turtle. Gotta love whatever is going on with his hair there...

This was his favorite part of the whole zoo. The arctic ring of life! We didn't get to see the polar bear in the water, but the seals were putting on a great show. He was SO excited. When we got in the tunnel I was holding him up to see and he was literally squealing with delight. One of my favorite memories ever!

Once we left the tunnel we stumbled upon feeding time for the polar bear. No wonder he wasn't in the tunnel! Polar bear was not nearly as impressive to Emmett as the seals...

We stopped at the cafe to get some lunch. Emmett kicked back in his wagon with one sandle on and one off. Silly boy.

After lunch Emmett got to ride the carousel. He really loved it this time and cried when his turn was over.

Checking out a butterfly in the butterfly house!

We spent about 4 hours there and still didn't get to see everything. It was hot and Emmett was getting tired so we decided to call it a day. Here he is in the car to go home. Notice he is holding a stuffed seal that his Daddy bought him since he loved them so much. He now sleeps with it every night. <3