One of the great things about where we live is that we're close to the Natural Science Center. I haven't been there since I was a kid, and I have the best memories of school field trips to see the dinosaur skeletons, the reptiles and the petting zoo animals. One weekend in April, we decided to introduce Hayden to this fun place!
It was definitely overwhelming for him, because there was just too much to take in! He of course loved the dinosaur room and had a blast in the "Just for Kids" room. He was having a great time playing in the water and the clubhouse and on the boat. We stopped by to see some reptiles, and they even had a two-headed turtle! The only thing left to do was head outside...
First we spotted a few giant tortoises and birds. Then we saw a beautiful peacock, and even some turkeys! We got to the petting zoo and I thought he might burst! We pointed out the sheep and goats and pigs and donkeys, and then we walked in to see the sheep and goats. There was a volunteer inside that showed Hayden how to brush the sheep, and told him how much they liked to be brushed. He tried it, giggled, and then asked me to do it. I showed him again, but he was much more content watching us brush them and saying "Like it, sheep? Mommy brush!" He even made the volunteer brush a few animals before we were finally able to pry him away. We saw some little donkeys and a mule on the way out, and Hayden was too excited for words. We always know when he wants to go back because he asks to "see animals". Luckily it's just down the street!
