So much to discover!

DS2 said that today while watching turtles in the Amphibian and Reptile house at our zoo.

DH took the boys there last Sunday afternoon while I napped, for my "Easter present". He considered applying the admission price to a membership but didn't do it because he wanted to check with me. It can be done after the fact, but only the same day. Oops. Today after church we went again. This time we went straight to Member Services to get a "household" membership. $85 for 2 adults & all the kids in the family for a year. Perks include free admission, some members-only events, discounts for the store & educational classes, and 50% off at reciprocal zoos (including Boise, where Grandma & Grandpa live).

First we hit the restrooms, then watched the flamingos, then to the children's farms (Asian, American, and African), then to the penguins during feeding time (great zookeeper commentary!), then DS2 announced that he wanted to see the reptiles. Going into the Amphibian and Reptile House is a pure act of love for DH. He really dislikes that place, especially the snakes. I stuck with DS2 and DH stuck with DS1. As we rounded a corner to a glassed in dessert, I pointed out a salamander to DS2 and he commented about seeing the turtles. Then he said, "So much to discover!" I couldn't stop grinning after that!

I haven't been enthusiastic about getting a zoo membership because going involves a lot of walking, and it is usually hot or rainy or crowded (if the weather's nice) or I just get tired. However, I'm really glad that we did. It will certainly be a great bonding time for the fellas, and if I tag along once in a while, that will be good too.