More from the Minnesota Zoo! See the last post for the beginning.
Our next stop after the Russian plains was especially popular with the children--the Hanifl Family Wild Woods Play Area. Built into the side of a hill, it has plenty of slides and an exciting variety of ways to climb back up.
After a long time at the play area (which just opened in July, so it was immensely popular anyway), we went on to the Wells Fargo Family Farm, a simulation of a classic American farmstead. It started with a nice, shady orchard.
The favorite spot on the farm was the goat and sheep barn, though that had mostly goats. We didn't get to feed the goats but there was plenty of petting and brushing going on.
The farm also had exhibits on cows.
On our way back up the hill from the farm, the cousins held hands.
Next we saw the dholes, some dog-like animals from Asia. Their exhibit included a shaded viewing stand from which we saw these fearsome creatures.
At this point it was time to go home, so we took one last look at the moose and tigers on our way out.
Our next stop after the Russian plains was especially popular with the children--the Hanifl Family Wild Woods Play Area. Built into the side of a hill, it has plenty of slides and an exciting variety of ways to climb back up.
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| The highest/best part of the play area |
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| At the bottom of the slide |
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| Climbing back up |
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| Over the first obstacle |
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| Back at the top |
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| The mega-twister slide |
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| Not sure if they can handle the mega-twister |
After a long time at the play area (which just opened in July, so it was immensely popular anyway), we went on to the Wells Fargo Family Farm, a simulation of a classic American farmstead. It started with a nice, shady orchard.
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| Orchard |
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| American farm, brought to you by Wells Fargo |
The favorite spot on the farm was the goat and sheep barn, though that had mostly goats. We didn't get to feed the goats but there was plenty of petting and brushing going on.
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| Petting a brown one |
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| More petting |
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| Brushing one who couldn't get away |
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| Who will pet me? |
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| Enjoying the shade |
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| Enjoying the food |
The farm also had exhibits on cows.
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| Enjoying a snooze |
On our way back up the hill from the farm, the cousins held hands.
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| A cute moment |
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| Who's gonna hold my hand?!? |
Next we saw the dholes, some dog-like animals from Asia. Their exhibit included a shaded viewing stand from which we saw these fearsome creatures.
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| Sunning themselves |
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| Playing possum? |
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| Looking for joke-making bloggers |
At this point it was time to go home, so we took one last look at the moose and tigers on our way out.
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| I'm a caribou, not a moose! |
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| Yet another shy animal |
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| The last of the shy animals |
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| Farewell, fair cousin! |
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