On Day 5, we drove into San Diego to see the infamous San Diego zoo. Although the Oregon Zoo is amazing, it was fun to see a different layout, and lots of new animals. There were several animal babies on display, and we learned about how the zoo started. It's founder was a local veterinarian, who heard the pitiful roar of a lone lion, left behind by a traveling circus in 1916. It was that sound that inspired him to found the San Diego zoo, and the rest is history!
Some of the highlights included animals such as gorillas, koalas, toucan, a sloth, Galapagos tortises, and getting super close to the giraffes. We also enjoyed(?) an aerial tram ride over the top of the zoo. When our feet were again exhausted, we found an authentic mexican restaurant, run by a local family, who got the girls to try horchata for the first time. YUM!
After dinner, we headed to Coronado "island" and explored the Hotel Del, chased the waves in front of it, and watched the sun set. It was another day filled with amazing memories.
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