another day at the Tulsa zoo

Finally, we are out of the sub-zero temperatures and snowy days, and since this is Arkansas where the weather is fickle, the days have been in the high 50's with sunny skies.

This seemed a good enough excuse for me to take the boys to the Tulsa zoo. Liam agreed.

We had a great day at the zoo, with visits to all of our favorite animals and a peek at some that aren't usually out and about.

Liam finally got over his recent fear of goats and was especially taken with this little guy.

This cow makes me smile every time. Have you ever seen a cuter cow face?

We always bring our own water bottles, but hydration really isn't the point of sipping from a drinking fountain. Not when you're a two-year old.

The otters are never out when we visit. Never until today, apparently.

River is getting good at spotting the animals now. He waves his arms up and down and shrieks when he sees one he particularly likes.

We always stop to watch the big fish. Liam was fascinated with the little fish in this one (the little dots that make the water look granulated in the picture). He was totally oblivious of the alligator hanging out right in front of him.

Liam has been doing mostly great walking, rather than riding in a stroller. He has more than enough energy to tour the zoo, and even took turns pushing River in the stroller. They both thought that was great.