Ueno Zoo!

We ventured to the zoo this past weekend.  It took only three trains but the sun was shining and Marley was ready to see some animals!  The zoo was definitely more of a success than the aquarium.  Marley was excited to see the animals and didn't complain about wanting to leave until near the end.  It was so much fun seeing all the animals and especially animals that I haven't seen before with the zoos at home.  The zoo was gorgeous too!  Trees, plants, and flowers everywhere along with temple like buildings and scenery.

There was a monorail that you could take to get from the East Garden of the zoo across to the West Garden side.  Of course as soon as Marley heard there was a train that is all he wanted to do.  He is obsessed with trains like many little boys.  The line for the monorail took us about 20 minutes.  That is longer than we have waited for any train this whole time here! It felt like forever waiting in line, especially for Marley.  And then when it was finally our turn we enjoyed the 3 minute ride of the monorail...

We saw giant pandas, lions, tigers, elephants, kangaroos, a giant anteater, giraffes, seals, a polar bear, lizards, crocodiles, pygmy hippos, rhinoceros, peacocks, zebras, sheep, a gila monster, an anaconda, a Galapagos tortoise, vultures, a baby gorilla, and more!  Here are some of my favorite pictures!