Staycation Challenge: Day 3

We learned that if you get to the zoo close to opening time on a Monday morning, not only will you get awesome parking, but it will be mostly empty. So Amelia got to run free instead of being strapped into a stroller. This made one little girl very happy! We have a zoo membership, so we just opted to see a couple of things and move on to Hermann Park next door.

We took her to the aquarium exhibit...

And to the elephants for bathtime...

Of course, the most interesting thing to her was a bunny in the bushes.

Hermann Park was also mostly empty. I decided I'd definitely be scheduling a playdate here soon.

At Hermann Park, we rode the train...

Rented a pedal boat and fed the ducks...

FYI: This life jacket smelled like a sweaty armpit.

Had a picnic lunch...

Played at the splash pad...

And had the playground all to ourselves...

Full day of family fun for less than $20.