Dean and I love all things animals. We adore the show Meerkat Manor and in fact, have a meerkat at home. She’s fake, of course.
One of our favorite trips was to Roatan where we got to hang out with so many animals, you’d think we were on safari. I’ve traveled this great big world and my best trip ever was to the Galapagos. If I could, I’d go back in a heartbeat to take selfies right next to tortoises and sea lions. They’re totally cool with you getting in their business!
So I’m pretty sure Franco is going to grow up just like his animal-loving parents, especially since we take him to places like Little Farm at Tilden Park in the Berkeley Hills. The working farm is free and open every day of the year. You’ll see: goats, cows, sheep, pigs, rabbits, ducks, chickens, and turkeys. Bring lettuce or celery to feed the animals!
Franco is fearless. He kept hold of the lettuce even if the cows aggressively slurped near his hand.
Aww, awesome photos and we have to go back to our local petting zoo here with the girls when it does warm up again, too 🙂
Fun times – I love the zoo. 🙂 When it’s warm, right now it’s freezing so I’m avoiding all outdoor situations. Love the photos of the duckies and the rabbits hehe.. I think for now, my kitten is entertaining enough. Woot Woot 🙂 Have a great one Catherine! -Iva
Very cool. I used to love taking my two to the Tilden Little Zoo.
Very nice photos and thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness, how cute are those bunnies!!!! Most small children are afraid of large, hairy animals. Franco is one tough cookie!
There was a period of time (years, really) when the zoo and farms were a primary source of entertainment for our family. To watch a child’s fascination with an animal is so much fun!
I peeked at your Roatan post – we went to a different animal preserve there a few years ago. I have lots of photos of monkeys climbing all over us. One bit my daughter, so I doubt we’ll do that again!
My kids love the petting zoo 🙂 we have one just outside of our neighborhood. Makes for a nice afternoon out on a beautiful day. Ours isn’t free though. 😛
that looks like such a beautiful place to see. I’m obsessed with animals, so it doesn’t surprise me that both my kids are too. We always try to find zoos wherever we go.
Wonderful!!!! My son has never been to a zoo! Can you believe that? I’m really looking into bringing him soon!
Also free in the south bay, we love Emma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose! http://www.pruschfarmpark.org/park-history.html
thank you cynthia for the recommendation. i haven’t heard of this farm. i’m bookmarking it now!