The ZOO! (exclamation point necessary).

There are few things I deem worthy of all caps and an exclamation point. The zoo is one of them. Something about animals, the smell of dirt, and watching kid's faces when they see a lion for the first time really elates me.

Now, let me preface this post by stating that I took a lot of pictures, I mean A LOT. However, after evaluating my now busier schedule and sifting through pictures, I have narrowed it down to some of the bigger attractions (and ones I got semi-decent pictures of).

After taking on this task of picture sifting I have come to the realization of two things:
A) I take waaaay too many pictures.
and
B) I need a better camera at some point in the future if I continue to get these urges to document my experiences.

Without further ado, the Adventure Peach San Diego Zoo experience (abridged version):

Here's where the adventure began, waiting in line to grab some tickets.

I'm obviously pretty stoked about having tickets, and ready to take on some lions, tigers, and bears...all of which were here.

Side note: this zoo is HUGE. At least 4X the size of Atlanta, little did I know what a treat I was in for...

There were lots of lively animals...

"Well, hello Mr. Turtle."

"Come at me Bro."

Slithering snakes...

some that were housekeeping...

and

the usual bear fights.

Peaceful bears:

Curious elephants, and

caution signs. (Yikes!)

There was one other ferocious animal that was out to play: 

I'm referring to the one in the yellow, of course.

After all the hard work of modeling for humans, some animals were ready to call it a day.

Koala, sleeping in a tree.

A Rhino resting in the rays.

And a Camel collapsed in the shade.

Other animals, were simply tired of being observed:

"If I don't see you, you don't exist"

this was exhibited by Mama Panda as well.

P.s. the line to see the Pandas was ludicrous. It was about an hours wait. Although Mama wasn't having it, I'm glad the baby was out to play.

My favorite? Although not highly exciting to all, I really loved watching the giraffes. They just had this innate grace and it was sweet to watch the community interation (lunch time).

Momma feeding baby.

Alright folks, that's all for the day time. All in all, it was a blast. If you like animals, lots of walking, and kid-like excitement--I would highly recommend the San Diego Zoo.