We were all amazed at the elephant as he trotted right in to the water and played with a log like it was a pool toy. He is 5 and the volunteer told us that he is quite a character. It almost gave me chills watching him - less than 5 feet in front of us - playing like a child. Honestly, this was the best day I've EVER had at the zoo in my entire life. A.J. was even able (for the first time) to focus on the animals instead of the other guests and children around us. He was in a trance at each exhibit - seeking out the animals and staring at them. It was a joy to watch.

GREATE video of the baby and mama elephants strolling by. A.J. was mesmorized.

This gorilla was literally inches from us....right on the other side of the glass. A.J. sat on the ledge near his head - but wouldn't sit still long enough for a picture. I think he was a little intimidated by the gorilla's size and the fact that he kept opening his eyes and looking at us. WOW.