A PlayDATE at the Zoo

One of Kellan's closest friends at daycare is Abbey.  They've both been there since they were infants, and they are very close in age (Abbey's just a few weeks older than Kellan).  Since they have so much fun at school together, we thought it would be cool to invite Abbey to go to the zoo with Kellan on a Saturday morning a few weeks ago.  Abbey's parents agreed, and she and her mom met up with us for our first playdate together.

As you can see, Kellan was very excited to see Abbey

While we waited for Abbey and her mom to arrive, we were fascinated by a peacock at the entrance to the zoo

Look at the size of that peacock!  And it wasn't shy, either... obviously.

The first animals we saw were the giraffes.  Can you find all three?

Abbey and Kellan enjoyed looking at the hippos in the water together

The lion was conked out on the rock, as usual

One of Abbey and Kellan's many "discussions" - this one was while we were watching the elephants

We fed the birds at Willawong Station (it was the busiest we'd ever seen it!)

Abbey and Kellan tested the strength of some of the tree limbs at Willawong

Photo op on the rocks outside of the meerkat exhibit.  Don't they make a cute pair?

We played inside for a bit at the Zoomazium, then it was time to say goodbye

I guess it wouldn't have been a true first date without the awkward hug at the end

I hope we get another chance to chaperone a date between Kellan and Abbey... maybe we can end with ice cream on the next outing. :-)