We dried off the best we could and walked around the corner to the “Just Like Me” play area. I was a bit disappointed that we didn’t see any otters in the first tank. But guess what?? There was one waiting for us in the second tank! They have a slide in this area that allows the kids to zoom down in a clear tunnel right by the playing otters. The girls have done this a few times before – but we didn’t do this today because I can only imagine the uncomfortable ride they would have had being so wet We did stop and watch the otter for a few minutes though!

Next the girls pretended to be spiders climbing on a giant web! I’m certain there is a (30 year old) picture of me on this same web! Mom, can you find it?

The goats were our final destination at the Children’s Zoo. The girls picked up their brushes on the way in and went straight to work!

Wrappin’ it up! We thought a little ice cream might be a fun close to a great day! Daddy thought the girls might like to try dip n’ dots. Did you know: Working at the dip n’ dots stand at the Du Quoin State Fair was one of my first paying jobs.

They picked banana split. I think they were a little confused at first with the little dots. Once Abby took a bite she gave it a Thumbs Up!

Hannah’s first eating attempt was with her spoon upside down. She flipped it over and finally got a taste.

But then she quickly chose the “shovel method”.

Followed soon after with the “Drink Method”

Everyone was pretty tuckered out! The girls hopped back in the stroller and we headed for the gate!

And that was our super visit to The St. Louis Zoo!