Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Save the turtles!!!

Lately Bug has been going to the Columbus Zoo more frequently. The family Zoo passes can't be beat. Typically I let Bug decide where we're going next, but at some point we always steer her towards the aquarium, which she loves. Along with what seemed to be the rest of the city of Columbus, we went over the long July 4th weekend. We got to see the diver in tank feeding the fishies, which Bug wasn't too sure about. She was excited to see the diver, but didn't really want to be near the glass when he was directly on the other side. She would wave at him, and continued talking about him after she watched him exit the tank.
We also went to the Reptile house, which we don't usually do, not sure why ... as neither of us are afraid of snakes. At least ones behind glass. :) They also had several tanks (w/ water) that had different species of turtles. It was while watching the third or fourth tank of turtles that Bug announced that "we" needed to help one of the turtle (who was in no stress of any kind). For some reason rope was needed. After admitting to Bug that neither Jenelle or I had any rope, I suggested we go find help. she was completely onboard with that idea, and took off for the exit bypassing many other cages/tanks of other reptiles. Finding no help, in the reptile house, and knowing the penguins were next door, I suggested "lets go ask the penguins for help". Once again we're were off at a run ... leaving poor Jenelle behind pushing the stroller.
When we got to the penguins enclosure Bug wasted no time, went right up to the glass and began explaining the plight of this turtle in trouble. It was one of the cutest things I've ever seen her do. "The turtle needs help will you help us?" Unfortunately, the penguin just stood there, so I suggested asking other penguins which she did!!! Again, in the cutest voice "turtle needs help, will you help us?" Again ... no response from the penguins ... then Bug looks up at me ands says "c'mon daddy ... there are more penguins down here" and led me off the other side of the penguin display.

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