This was a really cool place! They call it an "invertebrate zoo" since there's all kinds of critters to see. The butterfly atrium was the big hit of course, felt like being in a huge rain forest, FULL of butterflies of all colors - really beautiful. We spent a long time exploring in there. I took a video of it but it won't post in here now - maybe later.
In another area they had a "friendly" (big) tarantula named Rosie they let people hold (or at least walk across your hand for a minute) and if you do, you get a sticker saying "I held Rosie!" People actually do this, FOR A STICKER?!?! Seriously. So of course Amy goes for it, and then without skipping a beat Emma walks right up for her turn!! My delicate little 7-yr-old! So Chris couldn't be outdone, and jumped in for his turn, then proudly wore his sticker all day. I know Aidan well enough to know he was going nowhere near all this action, and so I passed too.... how bad would he feel if we all got a sticker but him?? I couldn't let him go through that so I sacrificed the thrilling experience. For his sake, of course.
Sorry if the pics seem random, blogger isn't cooperative with getting them in good order. Lots of them, I know... but for those who love close-up nature/butterfly shots, this place was a hot spot! :)
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| Chris holding Rosie |
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| My brave girl! It's bigger than her hand!! |
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| The Badge Of Courage |
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| Aidan spent a long time at the bee exhibit - there were tons of them, with a little exit tube to the outdoors. Maybe it was because of his close encounter last week (his 1st bee sting), but this fascinated him. |
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| Checking out all kinds of sea creatures... |
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| Exploring the butterfly atrium |
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| Here come the butterfly shots... |
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| Little friend on Emma's dress :) |
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| Climbing the spider web |
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| Fun day! We picnicked outside afterward and just enjoyed NOT being hot! :) |
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