Our Trip to the Cape May Zoo
The day started out pleasant enough. The boys woke up pleasantly, although Bruce probably could have slept a little longer than 4:30 with Bobby getting him up. Barney was a repeat and aggravatingly so was Sesame Street (re-airing yesterday’s new episode introducing the very cute Abby Cadabby). They didn’t eat breakfast very well, but I think they sensed that there was excitement surrounding our trip to the zoo.
Well, they started to nap on the way south, but then Will woke up after about an hour screaming. He screamed for almost an hour. I’ve surmised that it was because he didn’t want to be in his seat because the second I took him out he stopped crying. Too bad we had such a long way to go. We finally got to the zoo, gave a small donation and went on our way.
The Cape May Zoo and Park is quite large and nicely kept. On the way to the zoo we noted two playgrounds-a pre school and a “bigger” kid playground- both with a nice amount of mulch for padding. There is also a small gift shop and a food stand with standard amusement park fare (hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, French fries, etc.) along with plenty of picnic tables. They even rent strollers and wheelchairs. The zoo was a little disappointing for us, though. It is clearly not set up for the stroller set. The boys had a hard time seeing the animals from their strollers. Most times, they would have had to be picked up. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t possible for us to do that. They are getting heavier and they never would have gotten back into their strollers; it was impossible to carry them through this rather large zoo. I’m really glad that admission was free.
The boys had a nice time playing in the pre-school playground. They each got their own swing, which almost never happens due to high volumes at most area parks and the lack of baby swings. They also played with the equipment. Bobby met a bigger boy while playing who jokingly blocked his way. Bobby shoved him and then climbed over him. Normally, I am not a fan of that kind of behavior, but it is so funny to see such a little guy be so tough and unintimidated.
I’m happy to report that the ride home was uneventful with only a minor fussing on Will’s part. When we got home they played outside for a while having another nice time before dinner. As a side note, they all drank from straws today! Apparently, this is a milestone sort of thing. They also enjoyed new juice bottles we bought them called “Tummy Ticklers.” They are spill proof reusable bottles featuring all different characters. We have Barney, BJ and Baby Bop from Barney and Friends and we also have Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock of Peanuts fame.
Well, they started to nap on the way south, but then Will woke up after about an hour screaming. He screamed for almost an hour. I’ve surmised that it was because he didn’t want to be in his seat because the second I took him out he stopped crying. Too bad we had such a long way to go. We finally got to the zoo, gave a small donation and went on our way.
The Cape May Zoo and Park is quite large and nicely kept. On the way to the zoo we noted two playgrounds-a pre school and a “bigger” kid playground- both with a nice amount of mulch for padding. There is also a small gift shop and a food stand with standard amusement park fare (hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, French fries, etc.) along with plenty of picnic tables. They even rent strollers and wheelchairs. The zoo was a little disappointing for us, though. It is clearly not set up for the stroller set. The boys had a hard time seeing the animals from their strollers. Most times, they would have had to be picked up. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t possible for us to do that. They are getting heavier and they never would have gotten back into their strollers; it was impossible to carry them through this rather large zoo. I’m really glad that admission was free.
The boys had a nice time playing in the pre-school playground. They each got their own swing, which almost never happens due to high volumes at most area parks and the lack of baby swings. They also played with the equipment. Bobby met a bigger boy while playing who jokingly blocked his way. Bobby shoved him and then climbed over him. Normally, I am not a fan of that kind of behavior, but it is so funny to see such a little guy be so tough and unintimidated.
I’m happy to report that the ride home was uneventful with only a minor fussing on Will’s part. When we got home they played outside for a while having another nice time before dinner. As a side note, they all drank from straws today! Apparently, this is a milestone sort of thing. They also enjoyed new juice bottles we bought them called “Tummy Ticklers.” They are spill proof reusable bottles featuring all different characters. We have Barney, BJ and Baby Bop from Barney and Friends and we also have Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock of Peanuts fame.
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