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.