Where Did We Go Wednesday? Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, MN

On a day trip to Duluth, MN we decided to check out the Lake Superior Zoo. With our Science Museum membership, we actually got in free to this zoo which I think it totally awesome. There was quite a few animals and they were more awake and active than we have seen them at many other zoos, perhaps it was because we were coming later in the afternoon. While we were there they had a zookeeper that was doing training with the lions and that was pretty interesting to watch and ask them questions about.

There is also a beautiful waterfall located within the zoo and there is one geocache there to be found (which we did!) It is definitely worth checking out if you are in the Duluth area.

Where Did We Go Wednesday? RAD Zoo in Owatonna, MN

 We have a family pass to the RAD Zoo, so we get there at least a half dozen times a year. This time we got a family pass that allows us to bring a guest with us each time. So, far we have only taken advantage of that once, but I hope we use this benefit a couple of times this summer.

Every time we go there is always something new to see and possibly hold. We have been members since they first opened, so there is a lot we have learned and experienced since they opened.

If you want to see more pictures and read more about our trips there:

• June 2012
• November 2012
• September 2016
• November 2016

Wordless Wednesday: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Wordless Wednesday: Spring at Zollman Zoo & Oxbow Park

Zollman Zoo, which is a part of Oxbow Park in Byron, MN is always a fun place to take the kids.

Try It Tuesday: Alpaca Craft

This quirky looking alpaca craft was inspired by this living alpaca that we visited and then my son told me he wanted to make an alpaca. And since I could not find any children's alpaca projects on pinterest, I had to come up with my own and this is what I want to share with you.

Decide on the color your alpaca will be and gather your supplies to suit that color: construction paper, felt, yarn, glue scissors, googly eyes, and a paper plate or piece of cardboard.

If using a paper plate, just cut out the inside circle; if using cardboard you will need to trace a bowl on it to cut out a good circle. Cut out a piece of felt that is the same size.

To make the nose I started by cutting out a rectangle and folding in half. Unfold and then fold in corners to make the diagonal creases shown above. Next cut rounded edges on the two front edges (only one is shown cut, but make two of them rounded.)

Fold the back so that the center is bent and the back edges meet (tape in to place if you prefer). Look at the top picture to see how the nose looks. Glue in to place.

Cut out two ears from the construction paper and a tongue and glue in to place. Glue on yarn pieces and googly eyes.

Wordless Wednesday: Santa & His Sleigh & LIVE Reindeer at the Outlet Mall

Medford Outlet Center

Don't Worry! Santa, sleigh and live reindeer will be back at the mall December 9th 1pm-4pm and December 16th 11am-2pm. Located near IZOD (inside). Just look for the reindeer they will take you to Santa!

Wordless Wednesday: N.E.W. Zoo

N.E.W. Zoo in Green Bay, WI

Wordless Wednesday: County Fair Animals

Steele County Free Fair

Wordless Wednesday: Okaman Elk Farm

Okaman Elk Farm

& Petting Zoo

(& playground, & train ride & farmer's market & historical site & art/craft gallery)