Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Oregon Zoo 2013

One of the best parts of having kids is experiencing things for the "first time" with them.  I was excited to take Brooke to the zoo for that very reason.  And although she enjoyed it just fine I'm not sure she realized it was more than just a usual walk.  That just means we will have to go again here in Houston in a few months when she is a little more aware.

 Bald Eagles

 Black Bears

 Polar bears are HUGE

 Baby elephant!

 Brett touching the cheetah

 Gazelle (?)

 We watched the giraffes for a while because they were big enough and moved around enough that Brooke actually could focus in on them.

 Flamingos

 We had to sanitize our hands and go thru a double door to get into this bird exhibit.  Somehow that didn't prepare us for the sheer number of birds flying around.  One flew by me and I felt the wing on my head and it startled me so much I screamed.  Next time we will be prepared. 

 Penguins!

This was one of many MAX train rides we took while visiting Portland.  Brooke was a big fan!