Growing up Crowley: May 2015

The best gift I got today (aside from quality family time) was that there was beautiful weather. The sky was clear, there was tons of sun, it was warm; it was perfect. We ventured out to Franklin Park Zoo, the main zoo for Boston. I've never been there before, we usually go to the pitiful yet convenient and perfectly sized zoo close to us in Stoneham, we will continue to use that zoo for quick trips but now are planning our next Franklin Park visit. And both are covered under our membership so we are happy to take advantage, especially given the prices these days! But anyway, on to the pictures. Did I forget to mention it was Star Wars Day at the zoo? Odd but entertaining. Although this does not compare to Roger Williams as I remember it, it was very well done, especially given that it's as old as it is and in not the best part of town. But we will be back, we skipped a few exhibits because it was lunch time and we were in a rush to apparently get stuck in the parking lot. It's as old as the zoo and not made for busy days. We got trapped by parked cars and the zoo was waiting on the state police to come and tow some people to let us out. There was a boulder boarder along a grassy part that Scott, being Scott and strong and not intimidated by large rocks, was able to manipulate enough to let us out. Phew.

Father's Day

Looking at their first zebra who was very energetic. And an Ostrich.

Wildebeast

Ostrich was parading for us

Maura not sure what to think or look at

Example of Ostrich eggs

Just before Nathan threw a rock at the Star Wars guys (forgive me, I don't know who is who)

This is the guy

Nathan found some bones. He loves skeletons and bones.

Beautiful Tiger

The lion passed away last month so there was a very large, but vacant display. Nathan just played in the car.

Something for everyone

A Tapir

We found the gorilla exhibit. I figured this guy, perched on top of a giant rock structure was the main attraction.

But he had friends !!

And another friend...and a few more, too! Absolutely amazing.

Chipmunk cheeks from snack time

This boy cannot pass up a bench

And finally, the giraffe! There were 2 of them off in a distance.

We visited with our friends Ms. Ashley and Noah this week and found a hidden gem, the WWI Park and Zoo. It's a free park with a small zoo, many picnic areas, 2 play grounds, a giant slide, "hiking" trails, a beach sandbox, sculptures....just about everything and anything you could think of.