Lake Tobias, June 2012

Catch up post: Mitch took the kids to Lake Tobias, in Fairfax, PA, the day after I had Greta. Lake Tobias is one of our very favorite spots in PA, and we miss it.  Even though it is late, we didn't want these pictures and memories forgotten. I will let Mitch take it from here, since I was not present. 
Lake Tobias is one mans dream that started with a road trip and a stationwagon with a coyote.  The man started a collection of animals which has culminated into what it is today.  A semi-open wildlife park that is mostly a family business.  There are too many animals to name at the park.  Ostriches, Zebras, Llamas, bears, lions, Emu's, Elk, Alpacas, monkeys, Baboons, Buffalo, Capabaras, etc. etc.  Asher was selected for the reptile show and held the python.  He was pretty excited.  The kids were able to hold a python, alligator, turtles, etc.    Lily loved the petting zoo.  Of course her favorite was the horses.  She found this little pony and said it was "Her Horsee" and just hugged it and petted it for 20 min.  She was in heaven.  It got a little uncomfortable a couple of times when other kids wanted to pet "HER Horsee" Lily wanted to pick up all of the goats, which was not appreciated by the goats.  Lily moved on to the larger horsed and spent 30 minutes with her new "horsee".  She kept asking me if we could bring it home with us. After you walk around and see all of the animals in cages and pens, you have the option to take a safari in a school bus with the top cut off.  It is pretty cool to see the large animals walking around.  Especially to see animals from different continents that would not normally interact or cohabitate.  It is surprising they all get along so well.    Lily getting sleepy.  The kids loved feeding the animals from the bus.