Utah Trip - Aquarium & Zoo

We went to the Hogle Zoo in SLC, Utah with my cousin Aubree and her twins, Lily & Enzo. It was a cute little zoo and all the animals were close up and the exhibits were easy to walk to. It was one of the warmest days on our trip - 95 degrees, but it was still doable. The kids really enjoyed seeing the animals close up, but Allie did NOT like the way they smelled.


When we looked at the giraffe exhibit, we had to go inside a building. You could go up the stairs to be a the same level as the giraffe's faces. When we got inside, Drew said "Oh look, blueberries!" Allie was thoroughly disgusted and quickly corrected Drew. She let him know they were NOT blueberries but that they were giraffe potty. She covered her nose from the smell and wanted to get out of there fast! We rode the merry go round with the twins - it was their first time riding one.

We also went to an aquarium in Sandy, Utah. It was cool to check out the different sea creatures they had. In the middle of the aquarium, there was a large pool with sting rays and fish in it. You could reach over the side and touch the sting rays. Allie wanted to touch one, but as soon as they'd come close, she'd reach her hand out with a little squeal.