The Saint Louis Zoo

The past few days I was able to spend with my daughter and her family back in Bellville, Illinois. Saturday, we went to the St. Louis Zoo, a wonderful place for the family.


Andria, Soren, Nora, and Dave. (Just kidding)


Nora getting ready for her free face painting. In fact, we didn't spend a cent - free admission, free ice cream, free face painting, free stuffed animals, and free parade!

Nora getting in the mood for the penguin parade.

Here they come!

On the zoo lake, I couldn't help but notice these Hooded Mergansers.

and these American White Pelicans, Wood Duck, and possible American Wigeon or Wigeon hybrid (the rusty colored duck).