An unexpected monkey event

After all the dramas of yesterday (which you can read about here if you haven't yet had the chance too) we very quickly learnt that our travel agent was not open on Sundays and so obviously we would not be flying out until at least Tuesday. We spent most of yesterday watching DVD's and going over to the airport to eat.

Alex did manage to get to the free gym at our hotel, which was great for him to work off some excess energy.

But today we decided to enjoy a little more then just the airport and hotel atmosphere...

 A day in Melbourne, what could be better then taking our little monkeys to the zoo?

We all had a fabulous time...

 The girls and I checking out if we were as heavy as a tortoise.

 

Alex, me and the girls....oh no wait! That's a gorilla!

Getting up close and personal with Gloria from Madagasca

Hannah enjoying a ride on an Elephant

Elizabeth enjoying cuddles with Dad.

Ohhhh, a butterfly, pretty!

(I'm not sure what the go was but Elizabeth was a butterfly magnet! May have been her sticky fingers, LOL)

I can get it!

Hannah patiently stood like a statue for around 10 minutes (quite the record for her) so that a butterfly would land on her. She was very excited!

Hannah with the Meercats. She decided he must have been the King because he got to sit up there.

Laura playing conservationist in the Keeper Kids area.

But she really loved playing vets and looking after all the sick animals the most. :) 

We spent a good hour or more here, it was a brilliant area for the kids.

So, after an awesome day of relaxation and fun we look forward to heading to Canada tomorrow. Just to be on the safe side and to ensure we don't have to drag our children through the airport at break neck speeds again, we will be getting there 2.5 hours early. 

Shouldn't be anymore dramas from here on out as we are all ESTA-ed up and everyone is definitely booked in. 

Canada here we come!