Woburn Safari Park

Kent took a day off work and on Colin's actual birthday (August 10), we went to Woburn Safari Park. It is about an hour from our house (lots of things seem to be about an hour from us in various directions). We began with a drive through the big safari area. We didn't know what to expect, and were pleasantly surprised when on our first bend in the road, a rhino crossed directly in front of the car. There were plenty of animals of all shades and stripes. The monkey area was a big hit--this one climbed all over the car, wishing he could get in to get some treats the kids were taunting him with--I thinksomeone even had a banana. Cruel. Another highlight was the lions. There were several dozen in different prides all over the area. The keepers came in a jeep and kept moving them around and several of them ran at high speed toward the car and then ran right in front to the other side of the road. Thrilling. We also loved the Lorikeet house, where we bought some nectar in cups and stepped inside. We were immediately swarmed by birds landing on our heads, shoulders, hands, or any perch they could find. (My favorite scene from that day was when another family behind us came to get their nectar pots. The vendor woman handed the boy his pot, and without pausing even for a second, the boy downed the nectar like a shot. The vendor woman yelled "NOOOOO." It was hilarious.) There was a great huge playplace with very steep slides and netting to climb in. All in all, a fabulous day!