Des, grandma, and dad took a early Sunday trip to the zoo. Great weather, no crowds, and lots of penguins.

The aquarium tunnel is never not enchanting.

Des tried to get as close to the fishies as possible

Des could have just camped out in the aquarium for the rest of the day

Des trying to touch the jellyfish. Later in life we’ll explain why that’s not generally a good idea

Usually the sea turtles are in motion, never got to see one just chilling

Des playing with the interactive projection floor

That’s what I love about these tropical fish, man. I get older, they stay the same color.

Des was both fascinated and weary of the parrot. Its chirp was quite piercing, Des would flinch, but instantly resume staring intently.

We thought Des would really enjoy the budgie experience. Get a popsicle stick with suet for $1, and all the budgies just jump right on. While Des first tried grabbing the birds, he eventually was just ticked off he couldn’t have the stick and eat it.

It’s a good habit to both start and end the trip with penguins.

Baby’s first lo mein