Busch Gardens

It was another semi-overcast day today, so rather than freeze by the pool or at the beach, we ventured to Busch Gardens.  I thought we'd be there about half a day or so, but we arrived when the park opened at 10am, and didn't leave until 6:45pm (15 minutes before closing).  The kids were troopers, and proved themselves capable of Disney World (fingers crossed, next family vacation!).

The alligators were one of the first animal attractions we saw.  Man are they HUGE!!

I think we were watching the chimps in the his picture, but I can't be sure.  The chimps and gorillas are always a favorite.  

We missed seeing the cheetahs run, but they are amazing creatures to behold -- running or not.

Aiden surprised me, and insisted on joining Sean on the Cheetah Hunt thrill ride.  He survived, but said he didn't want to do it again until he was ten!

The Sesame Street Safari of Fun was more Bree's speed.

 She looks just like 'em!

Longest wait for the not-so-thrilling safari train.  Can you tell Bree was losing steam by this point?  (No pun intended - it was a steam engine train…)

Deciding our next moves with Grampy.

Here kitty, kitty, kitty.  (I'd like to see you put this one in the bathtub, Bree!)