The Zoo’s New Penguin Enclosure

Dearest Friend of ALL Creatures Great and Small – Little Skyler,

Mama brought you to the zoo again today. However, Mama left the camera at home, so we couldn’t take any pictures of the animals. Still, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!

The penguin enclosure had been closed for some time, but it is now open. You were SO delighted to see the new penguin statues at the front of the zoo.

We also spotted a baby otter amongst the Asian small-clawed sea otters today. It was SO small. From time to time, its mother carried it around in her mouth. All babies love being carried by their mothers, don’t they?

Later, we took the tram to get to the elephant enclosure. You were already quite tired by then, but you insisted on going to see the elephants, so Mama brought you there. The elephant show had just ended, so all the elephants were there feeding on some yummy fruit. They had coconuts, honeydew melons and bananas. You were so amused to watch them feed on these fruits, so we spent quite a bit of time just sitting there watching the elephants.

After watching the elephants, we headed to the new Splash Safari show. We managed to see some penguins, a baby manatee and its mama, and some sealions. Mama was trying to tell you about sealions, but you kept getting that confused with “see, lions” and started roaring with enthusiasm each time Mama said “sealion”.

Before we left the zoo, we had our cup of Milo, as has become a practice for us before we leave the zoo.

During dinner with Papa, you started showing Papa your sealion imitation. Wow! You remembered what Mama taught you about sealions and knew the difference between “sealions” and “see, lions”. Very good, little girl!

It’s so cute that you love to say “hello” and “bye” to the animals and blow them kisses. Sometimes, it seems as if you’re more fond of animals than people!

Papa and Mama love you, precious little Skyler!

Mama & Papa