Panda Panda Panda!

We were all up early and ready for the day. All the kids were super excited to see the Giant Pandas at the zoo (Oliver and Luca have already seen them, but they were more excited as they knew what to expect I think).

Being on a Sunday there were so many people already lining up to get the tickets when we got there. We waited maybe 20 mins or so then got both our zoo tickets and Panda tickets (you need separate tickets to view the Pandas).

While waiting, the kids got a Panda name badge each:



And studied about Pandas:





Ready for a big day out!!



I really like the way they limit the number of people who can go into the enclosure at one time. You don't need to queue up for so long and can get a good view of these amazing animals.

We were a bit disappointed to be told at the entrance that one of the Pandas woudn't be there as she was away for some check ups (there are two, Kai Kai & Jia Jia). But it turned out she was already back by the time we got there! Lucky!

I think we picked the right timing, they were both so active, eating, walking around and playing! So adorable! They certainly look like Giant fluffy teddies!





The little ones were so into them!







They even have two Lesser Pandas in the same exhibition area, Oliver's new favourite:



We had some lunch at our new picnic spot -  the manatee and penguin area, where we can see great big manatees swimming around in the tank.

Food always tastes so good when you eat it outside!



In the afternoon we watched the elephant show, went to the snake house and saw African animals etc etc.







Even watching the fish was fascinating to them :)



We were all very tired at the end of the day, but it was certainly a great day out!