Going to the zoo for only a quick 20 minute movie is never quick and never 20 minutes. First, there’s the parking. Now, a Wednesday around 10am, who would possibly be at the zoo?? (besides the animals of course) Two words: Strollers and Students. Of course!!! When it’s pushing 75 degrees outside, it brings out the troops.
So, alas, we went to find out what time the Grizzly Bear 4D adventure was playing, and we had just missed it, so we had to wait another hour. Hmmmm…well, without traveling the zoo sans a stroller (I did not think to bring it), we ventured over to the pond and made some friends.
Tot was eating freeze dried peas, so we thought we would share with this little guy. He was not interested in peas. Apparently, the zoo patrons feed these ducks much better fare than we had. He also was not afraid of us at all.
He even got this close to us!
Then who should start to swim up to us (and then got out to venture to the other duck) but his family! Zack, Mack, Pack and Quack, the little ducklings. Tatum went up to these four cuties (who we named accordingly) and again, no thanks to our peas. 
Tatum then asked me if she could pet these ducks, but I said it would not be safe. She then asked them if they bit. She told me they said, “I BITE!!”
Eventually, after much goofing around, it was time for our adventure!
We put on our glasses and got ready for our movie. 4-D means that there are now bubbles, air and water squirting out at appropriate times in the movie. Just not appropriate for my girl. She would scream every time any of these effects occurred. But, to the story, these adorable little grizzlies leave their cubs and travel 2000 miles for the salmon run. They depend on these pacific salmon as do the eagles and many other animals. They are quite popular! It scared Tot silly, but I held her tight. I don’t think she’s ready to go visiting grizzlies anytime soon.
What a fun morning with my lil’ Tot. To be continued…..(the afternoon!)