Silly Safari

Today at our church our local MOPS group had an end of the year event and was gracious enough to invite us to come and watch. Amazon John and his Silly Safari came in to show us some very interesting animals.

We were there a little early so we were able to play in the dome. Paislee and her friend Parker did a little chit-chatting before hand. He was trying to share some of his lunch with her but I don't think Pais was interested. Parker and Paislee are just one week apart.

All three of them enjoyed playing the big rig game. They were able to pretend they were driving a semi. Really, I think they enjoyed the extra large steering wheel.

Amazon John has quite a routine that he does. The kids love it and his "fruity-crazy" personality is perfect for a gig like this.

This is Ellie Phant (elephant) his Great Dane. He then showed the kids her similarities with a real elephant (ears, color, big feet, long nose, etc.).

This is an American Alligator.

This is a kinkajou.

The owl, the large owl.

This owl had quite a personality. Each time John would say the word "wings" the owl would extend his wings out.

Each time he would say the word "eyes" he would turn his head so you couldn't see his eyes.

This was a bullfrog. The kids were especially interested in this because we have a bullfrog in the pond behind our house. Each evening and during the day we can hear him making his noises. So now the kids understand what kind of animal makes that noise.

And the snake.

He also had a rabbit, turtle, and a tarantula. Afterwards he had most of the animals out so the kids could come up and look closer and even touch. Our kids really enjoyed that. Then we played some more...