Even Big Kids Like Petting Zoos

My daughter found a bunny, the day was complete!

I am not a big fan of petting zoos. I feel sorry for the animals. I am not a big fan of animals in cages. My kids grew up with asthma, especially my daughter. She spent birthdays and holidays in hospitals more than I would like to remember. Petting zoos were out of the question. I want a tortoise and a goat just so they can do this, sans the cage.

A camel cameo. I was distracted by a fabulous booth and when I returned to Teddy, the kids were missing. ( Remember that 'my kids' are 25 and 26!) I asked my husband where they were and he nonchalantly said...they went to the petting zoo. I panicked for an instant and then reminded myself that they are adults and can take care of themselves.... most of the time. Well, maybe 80% of the time on a good day and 50 % of the time on a regular basis. I hope they don't read this today or I am in big trouble. The Blog Tech will never read it, even if I tell him to a hundred times. My daughter will definitely read it without me even mentioning it to her. I know my kids!!!

A bashful wallaby.

Awwwww....the wallaby has his own little tent.

You don't see many wallabies around these here parts!

I think my kids liked him because they took a lot of pictures.

This wallaby (and I am sure all of them ) sure can jump.

But this pair was their favorite.

As was the zebra and the fawn.

But we almost had to take one of these home. I wonder how Teddy would have liked that?

Kitties at play.

They sure are cute.

Note to self.....wear gloves when you do this with Teddy.

Soon this will be a life size tire.

This zebra would be much cuter outside of this fence. I hope when he is not enslaved at the petting zoo that he has a large area to roam.

***If you are easily freightened and tend to have nightmares, you might want to sign out now. CAUTION!!!!! You are about to see the most ferocious creature of them all!!!

Theodora Puddle Pup. No cage but she has a leash!

Scary isn't she? That blue tongue alone could give you nightmares!

I think she might have found her favorite place. She loves Zoar, Ohio!

She was laying here resting in the shade when she heard the kids coming.

See the tail wagging? You can tell all by reading a Chow Chow's tail.

After her hotdog and donut, she got a drink of water from a cup. She didn't like the cup very much. Chow Chows don't like change. And this one is extremely fussy!

She was a huge hit at the festival.

Everyone approached her so we had to be careful because Chow Chows don't let strangers touch them. They do however pose for photos very willingly!

The rest of the festival tomorrow!