The zoo

A few months ago we got a family membership to the Pittsburgh Zoo, which is located in our Highland Park, about a five-minute drive from our house. We often go together on the weekends, and when the weather is nice Henry and I go at least once a week. My favorite thing to do is to take Henry on a weekday afternoon. The gates close at four and the zoo closes at five, so we usually get there sometime after three and it feels like we have the whole place to ourselves. Henry must like it too, because he's never complained. He laughs at the elephants and penguins, points at the gorillas and tigers, and seems to have a great time. Don't be surprised if "elephant" is his first word.

Polar bear, from underneath

Mama and baby sea lion, in the background

fish