I can still remember hot, sticky, and muggy Atlanta summers as a child. It honestly seems like it was only a few years ago that I was running around my parent's home exploring, swimming in the pond, or pretending up all sorts of games. Of course, a summer in Atlanta would not be complete without making a visit to see Willie B.
Willie B.
Who is Willie B, you might ask? He was the patriarch gorilla of the Atlanta zoo, who in his own way changed the zoo forever. Most people in Atlanta knew of him and many came out to see him. I remembered visiting Willie B. as a child. The size and power of that animal was always intimidating, even from a protected distance. Willie B. would just sit in that hot Georgia sun and stare at all his admirers, seemingly unimpressed by his fame. He was a major part of the zoo that left its impression upon me... that and the reptiles!
Seeing the Elephants - a big favorite.
This was Hannah and Elijah's first visit to a zoo and they were able to experience the fun with a sweet friend of theirs. We're still adjusting to these abnormally warm temperatures (hence Hannah sporting a tank top), the weather was just right for us. It truly was a perfect time to visit the zoo.
The Hairless Mole Rats.
Eli seemed more interested in them than anything else.
The Warthog, Hannah was unimpressed.
Hannah on the Willie B. Statue
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