Butterfly Creek Visit

 

 

Even though it was pretty wet, we still had a great time at Butterfly Creek.  The children enjoyed the chance to be outside, and us Mum's indulged in food and nice coffee's....  YUM!  We finished it all off with the obligatory train ride.  It's so cute how the kids always are itching to get on it, then once seated, they pretty much take it in their stride!

For a few more photos, check out the photo album.

Franklin Zoo Visit

Our visit to the Franklin Zoo was really neat!

We had a guided tour with the resident vet, and she was really interesting.  She has a real love of conservation, and of rehabilition for animals.  It was very interesting hearing her talking about her passion in relation to the various animals that Franklin Zoo is currently involved in rehabilitating, including their gorgeous ex-circus elephant.


Our guide was very skilled in making her talk interesting for us Mums, but also stopping periodically and talking on our children's level so they remained interested.

The kids had the opportunity to feed the Zebra, some sheep and a goat.  And of course the ducks.  :o)

This zoo is definitely well worth the visit if you are looking for something a little outside of the normal 'zoo box'.

Check out the album for more photos.