Just us and the animals.

Note to self: If you ever want some private time with the zoo animals and staff, go on a rainy week day. Almost awkward at times, we were definitely four out of the thirty five people there. Which was amazing. No crowds, no lines, private viewings, private shows, private interviews with the trainers, and tip-toeing past the flamingo "chat with zoo keeper" time because we felt bad we weren't stopping to hear his shpeal. We touched sting rays and fed giraffes and brushed goats. We had a picnic in the pouring rain. We were the only "archeologists in training" at the dinosaur pit. Needless to say, it was fantastic.

We'll be back, Fresno. If it ever rains again.