Zoo

We went to the Toronto Metro Zoo today. The tundra section has reopened so we had to visit the polar bears. Anne and Al met us at the front entrance. Then we went to see the polar bears. The zoo has changed the entrance to the polar bear section. Now the arctic wolves are there also so it makes quite an impression when you first walk into the section. Then you walk on to the bears. The two polar bears were play(?) fighting in the water. Unfortunately you couldn't see them in the underwater viewing. I wasn't really impressed with the new polar bear section at this point. Then we started to wander around. Once you get around the side there is another pool where there was another polar bear lounging. Then all of a sudden the other two polar bears came racing over and jumped into the pool. It was like a hot tub for polar bears but cold, of course.

The zoo has added all sorts of interest points, plus tepees. They are also going to have a section for arctic foxes but that isn't quite complete yet. In the end, I was impressed. I am looking forward to visiting during the winter.

Since Al hasn't been to the zoo before, I know, can you believe it! We toured the Americas Pavilion. I like this pavilion. The otters were swimming about and unbelievably the beavers were out also. They were trying to eat through the door to escape.

We walked around the Africa section also. By this time the children were all moaning about sore feet and being so tired. But once we got near the big stones, they were all running around and hiding on Hugh! It was a great day out.