Lloydminster Petting Zoo...best time ever!

All these years of going to Lloyd with Marley and I had no clue that 8 kms out of town this gem of a zoo was hiding in the trees.  OMG - it is awesome!!!  Kailey was able to touch and interact with more animals than ever before.  She touched some turtles, goats, reindeer, baby cow, ponies, ducks, sheep (they were rude), camel, pigs...I know I am forgetting something.  They had a pair of lions that were hilarious.  They both were zonked out on their back with all four paws in the air...calm as can be.  There were lynx, bear, timber wolf (Kailey wanted to play with him as he looked like Zoe kind of...hahaha), a talking parrot that amazed her (she told me that it said, how is Bridget``...yeah ok) and they had a reptile house complete with an alligator even.  I normally do not support zoos - not hardcore PETA type, but really feel that some animals should never be caged...I have to say though, I was pretty happy seeing these critters so calm and happy.  Still think the lions, the wolf and bear would be better off in the wild, but what an opportunity for Kailey to see these critters.  It was really clean as well which is awesome.  There was a little concession stand and gift shop...not all the `bang`that a city zoo would have, but this was more interactive and had a down home farm feel to it and the staff were amazing!!  I think we are going to go back as a family this weekend for my Birthday - totally how I want to spend my 35th...holding that little goat again and seeing Ella burn around there.  Jack will love it as well.

in love with this picture. I will have to print this one for sure!

 
one of about 3 good-byes to Alice.

 My total highlight!!!!  This sweetheart is 6 weeks old and maybe weighs 3 lbs.  The entire time I was cuddling him he was grunting and trying to lick my neck....LOVE LOVE LOVE. I was as bad as Kailey and her camel when it came time to say good-bye.  This is what I hope my Heaven will be like...surrounded by animals of all types and if I could capture the loving adoring looks that Kailey had for the animals and replay them, it would be spot on!

 Kailey BFF Alice the camel.  This was the nicest camel I have ever met (not that I have met many mind you).  She was so gentle and Kailey fell hard for this massive creature.  It was the highlight for Miss K for sure.  She was nervous at first, but she soon realized that she was so fun to pet and feed dandelions to.  Kailey was heartbroken when we had to say good-bye to her.  It was pretty cool though...when she would spot Kailey she would leave the crowd of kids and adults that were feeding her to walk over to see where Kailey was.  I guess Kailey picked some really good snacks for her.  Kailey asked if we could bring her home or would we have to wait until Sandy the hamster dies....yeah. 

 sweet little calf -almost makes me never ever want to eat another steak again.  I have to just not think about those darling little eyes and how soft his fur was.  We are having BBQ burgers tonight and I think I just felt my stomach turn...oh-oh. lol

 Kailey and her 2 friends that went down with us.  Look at how tiny he is....

 so cute it almost hurts to look at him...

 they had a park and picnic area along with wagon rides...probably lucky we never got a chance to do the wagon ride...not sure if being that close to the horses would have set my asthma off.  The Shetlands didn`t bother me at all though so maybe next time as long as I don't touch them.

This little guy was is only a day old. Momma and the baby were behind a barrier to give them some quiet time.  Momma wanted out though to get some treats and I thought for sure she was going to jump the gate.

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