The oppressive heat kept us from staying as long as we would’ve liked, but we spent a few hours today at the zoo in Birmingham. We saw some favorites, but also enjoyed a few unique zoo experiences including watching a dancing sea lion, feeding two enormous giraffes, and riding on a one-ton camel. Below are a few highlights.
Strolling through the reptile exhibit—a pair of exotic turtles
Calvin has a stare-down with a Green Basilisk
Close-up of the lizard that Calvin later likened to a baby Parasaurolophus because of its crest
This sea lion waved, danced, balanced a ball and more
This giant gently plucked food right out of Calvin’s hand
Riding on the sturdy back of “Big Joe”—a nearly 2,000-pound beast
