Visiting San Diego Zoo can be a completely full day of walking and exploring. After spending 6 hours there yesterday, we’re having a lazy Monday. Rather than working, Athena and I are spending the afternoon at the pool. The zoo animals, like my little monkey, often get tired in the afternoon as well. Some of our favorite photos were of the new babies catching a ride with their moms or relaxing with their family. Which ones make you say, “Awwww”?
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We’ve been twice and I was pooped after trying to see it all in one day!
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It’s close enough that we can drive down for the day but it makes for a full day. I think next time we’ll plan the entire weekend in San Diego and get more time at the zoo. What’s your favorite exhibit?
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So many great ones- you get to see some very rare animals like gharials and okapis, but I think my favorite is the komodo dragon exhibit.
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Looks good! The monkeys was so cute
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The monkey was our favorite too. It was our first stop at the zoo to make sure we had lots of time with them.
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Wonderful photos! The cats would be my favorite. We live 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Zoo and have been there numerous times but I would love to see the San Diego Zoo. I’ve heard it’s quite lovely.
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I’ve never been to the Philadelphia Zoo. Is it large? What’s your favorite animal there? Have you ever been to California?
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The Philadelphia Zoo isn’t huge but it was the United State’s first zoo so it has a lot of historic charm. My favorites are always the big cats,especially the beautiful black leopard.
I was in California for work once (Anaheim) but would love to visit again. My nephew is living in LA and we hope to take a trip out to visit him sometime soon.
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Lots of awwwws!
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I’ve never been to a zoo. Big Momma Cat and baby are darling and the monkey…oh my. Looks like a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with your little one. ❤
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We all had tons of fun. Athena likes the elephants the most. We always spend at least 30 minutes with them. Next time, I’ll need to see them first and plan our day around that. lol
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Love the San Diego Zoo. It brings back memories: I have a pic of my son on the same ape statue.
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The statues are great for kids, aren’t they? Did he sit on the hippo too?
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Great shots
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Love!
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My all time favorite zoo! Visited every time we had a chance when we lived in So. Cal.
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Are you from SoCal?
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I was stationed at Fort Irwin for four years in the Army. My wife and I adored San Diego (and Monterey)
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And never missed chances to spend time in either place.
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Gorgeous photographs 🙂
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loved that zoo! Also the Wild animal park further east
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I like the Animal Park more but this one is better for Athena. Which one is your favorite?
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It’s been years but I honestly think I liked the park even more, but zoo is amazing
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I love it there! I was lucky enough to visit on a business trip. I wore my feat down but it was worth visiting that excellent top rate zoo with so many glorious animals! Here are a few posts I made on the topic from my blog! Enjoy if you are interested.
https://bulldogtravels.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/birds-of-a-feather/
https://bulldogtravels.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/mother-nature-has-the-best-sense-of-humor/
https://bulldogtravels.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/spots-and-wet-noses/
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I liked the baby hippo most of all…
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We have been twice and plan another visit this August. Definitely better in the mornings.
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Your daughter is going to have the best stories to tell her children!
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Hopefully she doesn’t just tell her children. 😉 One day, maybe we can all experience these great adventures together. 🙂
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Grew up just a couple of miles from that zoo. Indeed, the junior high school that’s right next door? It was mine! Your post brings back memories. 🙂
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Love pictures of the babies, even the human one. They are all so cute!
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Those hippos were adorable … North American House Hippos perhaps? 😉
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Cute pictures! We’ve been there once.
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