Fort Wayne Childrens' Zoo

I love going to the zoo!  I still get a thrill of seeing wild animals up close and personal no matter how old I am.  One of favorite things of Fort Wayne is its incredible childrens' zoo.  I have especially fallen in love with the new African Veldt.  Its glass exhibits allow you to get up close and personal with lions and hyenas.  There is something really special about seeing the lions pace right in front of you knowing that glass is the only thing between you.  I also like feeding the giraffes, or at least watching the kids feed the giraffes.  But nothing outshines the kids pleasure in seeing these things and playing in the fountains.  I hope I always they will never lose that ability to feel such joy at the simple things.  I want them to always see the world with such wonder and awe because it is those things that let you see so many wonderful things around you when you need to most.  And it lets me see those things all over again so that I remember as well.

I think the giraffe was expecting more food...

I know there is glass there but I couldn't help taking a step back as she came towards me.