For Memorial Day, I thought it would be fun to take Hoyt to the zoo. I suggested the San Francisco Zoo, but Ryon thought that would be too much driving and suggested the Animal Ark in Reno. I conceded after he agreed that we would go to San Francisco for a few days sometime this summer.
The Animal Ark is about 15 miles off the Red Rock exit, and is a kind of sanctuary for animals that have been hurt, abandoned, etc. I did not know what to expect, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. While it was not as large as a zoo, and was missing many animals you would find at a zoo, Hoyt thoroughly enjoyed running around to each exhibit to see bears, mountain lions, tigers, turtles, birds, cheetahs.....he had a great time.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Animal Ark
Posted by Heather at 3:25 PM
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Too fun. This is something I would like to do with the kids before the summer is though for the same reason Ryon suggested it: A little amusement without a humungo drive.
I'm glad I saw this...don't go to the SF zoo!!!!! We took Camden when I was 8 months prego with Tanner...thinking it would be great since I've been 10 times and loved it!!! Well...they have NO animals anymore. Greg and I saw a total of 10 animals, compared to the 1000 they had years ago. It was sooooo empty and the animals we did see were highly sedated. We stayed for an hour max. Talk to me later about how disappointed I was about this experience.
I had no idea about the animal ark. My aunt lives off red rock. You'd think she'd tell me. sheesh.
Too cute that Hoyt is!!!
I haven't been there before, but after seeing your pictures, I think we might have to check it out. It looks like Hoyt had a blast! :)
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