A few weekends ago we ventured to the Franklin Park Zoo for carousel number three! The carousel here is a small metal one with sort of creepily painted animals. We still had fun though - we especially enjoyed riding some of the animals that we saw in the zoo! Carousel fun-fact: most zebras on carousels are not horses painted with stripes. Like real zebras, they tend to have short spiky manes and stubbier tales.
One more carousel fun-fact in relation to zoos: Philadelphia was one of the premier carousel carving cities during the Golden Age of Carousels (1870-1920). The carvers there would regularly go to the Philadelphia Zoo for inspiration on animals to add to their menagerie.
Rory brought Lulu along for the ride. They dressed in matching outfits and were a hit all throughout the park.
Real Zebras
Carousel Tiger
Ryan got to hold Brynn and Lulu on the ride. They both seemed to enjoy it.
Will with a Smile
Carousel Lion
Me and the kids - checking another carousel off our list!
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