The Oakland Zoo

Even though we don't live too far away to the San Diego Zoo (not to mention the Santa Ana and L.A. Zoos), Ava's first trip to a zoo was to the Oakland Zoo. Ava has been learning about different animals, but farm animals like neigh-neighs, baas, moos, and goats are her favorites. The Oakland Zoo has a nice little petting zoo area where we were able to walk into the stables where the goats and sheep live to visit them.

Ava was a bit hesitant around the animals, especially the larger ones.

But she did have enough confidence to pet one of the baby goats, and I'm sure she'll be running up to them to pet them next time.

While we weren't at the zoo all day, we did get to see some of the more exotic animals like tigers and giraffes.