Zoo pass FINALE!

So after two years of having a Zoo Pass to the Oregon Zoo, we are done.  We recieved it as a gift for the twins' birthday from my parents the last TWO years.  We love it there, enjoy the animals, have our "route", and know the best times to avoid crowds.  We adore the train, the bird show and the 4 mile loop we walk.  Ahhh....

 We was our grand finale, like in March, but I HAD to include in our memories.  The zoo holds a special place in our hearts.

 Tips: 

• Go on a cold day. 
• Morning- opening time is best. 
• Bring lunch and snacks in backpack.  It gets lighter as the day goes on, and you have a place for coats/jackets as it warms up.
• Animals are MORNING PEOPLE. 
• Our route:  Go to the Cascade Area first, end up at the farm do that next, check the wolves and elk, then sneak through the polar bears/penguins to THE AMAZON.  Head down to Africa.  By now they are hungry and worn out.  Buy train tickets and EAT ON THE TRAIN.  It is 20 minutes, they eat and stay seated.  You then dump all the garbage.  Check out the Sea Life and Leave by one.  It is a perfect 4 hour/ half day attraction.  THAT IS HOW THIS MAMA ROLLS.  SO FUN!

 Can you see the cougar in her den, gazing hungrily at my babes?

 The bobcats, cougars and bears are only out first thing in the chilly mornings.

 Growing up my little bear cubs!

 Happy St. Patrick's Day Orangutans!

 Feeling the beat in Aftrica!

 Feeding the lorikeets.  Corey is so much fun.  He had the bird land on Gabe's head!

Gabe "the bird whisper-er JR." loves feeding and holding the birds.  We made it through 2 years of this without being pooped on.  A noteable feat!  :)

All in all we loved our time here!  A great zoo in Portland, OR (Beaverton) if you get a chance to visit!   It is a GREAT ZOO!