San Francisco Zoo

Last week, Chloe and I travelled to San Francisco with our friend Andrea, and her two kids, Drew and Ava. Drew had a doctor's appointment at UCSF, and Chloe and I went along to help keep Andrea entertained for the drive, allow her to use the carpool lane, and watch Ava during the appointment. We decided to leave for SF early, so we could take the kids to the SF zoo. It was a speedy trip through the zoo, but I think we got to see all the animals we wanted to. I was excited to see the bears, because we do not have those at the Sacramento Zoo. I was sad to learn, though, that there are no longer elephants at the SF Zoo. Chloe has never seen one, so we will have to figure that one our for a future outing.

After the zoo, Andrea and Drew went to his appointment, and Chloe, Ava, and I grabbed some lunch at the food court--yummy Panda Express. There were no parks or playgrounds within walking distance, so we took a walk to Starbucks. Ava and Chloe enjoyed eating "cones" as Ava called her scone!! Chloe loved playing with Ava, and Ava made it a game to see how much she could make Chloe giggle. So cute!!! By the time we cleaned up and walked back, Andrea and Drew were all done. Despite the 3 1/2 hour drive home in traffic, the kids did great watching movies in the van, and it was a fun day. I am convinced that the next vehicle we own will have a DVD player! All the kids were great little passengers!
Ava, Chloe, Drew checking out the animals

two-headed giraffe (just kidding)

we thought the safari area of the zoo was neat--like

a much smaller version of the San Diego wild animal park

posing with my little girl!Chloe, Ava, Drew on the bear

Drew was holding on tight to Chloe, so she wouldn't fall off!

Chloe loves her friends!!

polar bear--one of my favorites! (doesn't compare to the giant pandas, but it will have to do!)