Spring is offically here!

The geckos and anoles have come out of hiding.

Bees and wasps are out in full force.

And everything is covered with yellow-green pollen.

Yep. Spring is offically here.

The Zoo is extremely busy with ZooWeekend coming up April 24-25. All the pools have to be dropped and hosed, fresh pinebark, sand and/or dirt added to displays, fresh coats of paint, new perches in exhibits, basically everything has to be spit-shined. It's exhausting work, but everything looks so good when it is all done. The profits from ZooWeekend go to help remodel or build new exhibits, so the hard work is well worth it. But I'm tired. I did get to meet our new keeper who will start in May. First impression was a good one. Construction for the paddle boats is coming along. The idea still creeps me out. Our lake has massive fish and snapping turtles in it.

The two penguin chicks and the two baby cavies are growing strong, and we have a new bison calf. One day, I'll remember my camera and take some pictures of the little cuties.


On another note - Easter weekend was wonderful! Perfect weather for the egg hunt on Saturday and Easter festivities on Sunday.

My husband broke his leg playing in the backyard with the kids.

The Sunday before, we took the kids to their first air show at Maxwell AFB. It was awesome!

I promise to do a better job keeping this updated and sharing more pictures!