Wednesday, January 4, 2012

A day at the Santa Barbara Zoo


             The other day we went on an impromptu trip to the zoo and had a wonderful -
         afternoon. I love the amazement of a child's face as she looks at incredible animals.
                                                 Here are a few pics of our day!


                                                              Colorful and beautiful Parrots.



                                                                     
                                                                         California Trails


                                                                I was loving this little building.


                                                                    my precious little monkey.

                                             Now, I'm off to the movies to go see...We bought a Zoo.

49 comments:

  1. The Tuscan HomeJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    WOW, your post brought so many wonderful memories for me. I grew up in Santa Barbara and used to go to the Zoo all of the time.

    Your daughter is so precious and beautiful, just like her Mommy.

    Did you do an shopping down on State Street? Glad you had fun. Oh, and I heard the movie "The Zoo" is excellent. Have fun! xo ~Liz

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  2. EricaJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    So lovely :) Ah! I hope the movies good- looks cute

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  3. ★ JASMINE ★January 4, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    That zoo looks like so much fun! I would LOVE to go there!

    Let me know how that movie is! I really, really want to see it!

    Hugs!
    xoxo

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  4. Sam W.January 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    fun! i love going to the zoo.

    hope the movie is good!

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  5. NobodyJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    So jealous!! LOVE the zoo!

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  6. BobbiJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I love going to the Zoo! Great photos!

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  7. Kitchen BelleiciousJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    You really take the best pictures EVER! I want to go to the zoo now

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  8. AshleighJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Oh how I love a trip to the zoo - always brings out my inner kid! The birds are soooo colorful. I swear, the best colors really do happen in nature...

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  9. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    How fun! I love going to zoos! Let us know how the movie was :) xoxo

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  10. My-cliffnotesJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I love those photos, that elephant is soo cute.

    Tab

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  11. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    oh your little monkey is too cute.

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  12. MorganJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    That looks like such a beautiful and fun place! I'm loving that cute, colorful building too.

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  13. The Hall FamilyJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Oh! Would have loved to have met you in person! Maybe next time?!

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  14. LauraJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    The SB zoo is such a cute one- so pretty at the top with the view of the ocean. Glad you had a great time...enjoy the movies!

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  15. Frances O@TheFashionHiveJanuary 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Great post!! LOve how we are moms and still are so fashionable!!

    THank you for stopping by the fashion hive and glad you enjoyed the David Beckham post;)

    http://thefashionhive.com

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  16. henning loveJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    that zoo looks fantastic! what a great mom and daughter day. how was the movie?

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  17. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    We love that zoo and especially with this great weather.

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  18. OliviaaaJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    I grew up in Santa Barbara and always feel guilty for ragging on that little zoo now that I live in San Diego. You make it look like the wonder it always was as a little girl growing up.

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  19. Leeann @ Join the GossipJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I didn't even know there was a zoo in SB! Looks like you had fun :)

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  20. stephanieJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    i'm having total mixed feelings looking at these pics! i wish we could go to the zoo so bad but it's SOOOOOO freaking cold out! haha. so i'm sad that we can't go but happy that you got to go with your fam! it looks amazing.

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  21. Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}January 4, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Sigh, I love the zoo! Last we went was 2 years ago in Colorado Springs! Your little monkey is gorgeous!!

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  22. KrisJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    What great pictures! We have been having some pretty great weather here, eh? I loved your previous post too. And I loved We Bought A Zoo!!

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  23. becomingbiancaJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    How was the movie?? And might I add what a perfect prelude to going to see it!? I bought my step daughter the book and told her if she reads all of it I will take her to see the movie :)

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  24. AmandaJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Stunning photos, Val.

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  25. DebbiedoosJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    What an awesome Zoo! I love going to the zoo. Been a few years. You captured some great shots Val!

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  26. LindsayJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    THOSE CURLS! She is a doll baby!

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  27. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    I love going to the Zoo, I don't know that I will ever tire of that. It's so amazing to see all of the animals. And your daughter's face pulls at my heart strings, so sweet!

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  28. TriciaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    I love that first photo...look at those curls! Sounds like a fun day :)

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  29. LynneJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Thank you for sharing some of your So Cali sun and beauty, Val.

    Your little monkey steals the show in this post with her curls and the sweetest face!

    I have heard great reviews about that movie!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  30. SharstinJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    what a zootastic day--love all your pretty picts~ and lil miss is so darling!

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  31. ericaJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    What a beautiful zoo and lovely pictures! xo

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  32. Elle SeesJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    i've never been there! and i've not been to the santa monica pier in ages. it was always cold when i went.

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  33. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.comJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Oh my your little sweetie is just as cute as could be. I haven't been to the SB zoo since my kids were little. I used to love it there. Think I just might have to go back for a quick visit.

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  34. AshleyJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    I love going to the zoo! I bet yall had a blast!

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  35. TILTEJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    We just went there too- the day after Christmas. Did your daughter go on the bouncey tree trunk?

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  36. laxsupermomJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    My Snuggle Bunny loves the zoo, too! Even the teen enjoyed himself the last time we were at the zoo in Atlanta. Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. teresaJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    santa barbara is wonderful! we got to go there last may and i loved it. what a fun day at the zoo.

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  38. Angi BarrsJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    We Bought a Zoo is an amazing movie. You will love it. Your pictures are fabulous. :)

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  39. MicheleJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Gorgeous pictures! Looks like you had a great time. Your little monkey is beautiful. ;)

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  42. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineJanuary 6, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Love the zoo and Santa Barbara too, so the whole combo is fantastic! ;) Happy New Year!!!

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  43. Nessa @{Casa Braaflat}January 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    what a lovely day at the zoo. how was the movie?

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  44. WizJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Your daughter's hair is beautiful (and so is she!)

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  45. Noble VintageJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    I love that you dressed her up in animal print for the day! ;) You got a shot of my favorite- the elephants. And that little building...hoping to have that as a house color someday!♥

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  46. UnknownJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Ah! I'm so behind on your posts! Let's meet at the zoo sometime soon!

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  47. Drew {Coral Cafe}January 9, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    What PERFECT timing to go see that movie!!! Hope it was good! I've been wanting to see it! and yes, what a precious lil monkey! ;)

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  48. SueJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    S.B. Zoo is my favorite~not too big, not too little, and a beautiful setting! Such a cute photo of your daughter:)

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  49. The Busy CoconutJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Love the Santa Barbara Zoo!! I have an aunt and uncle that live in Santa Barbara, so I've been there a few times and with my kids.

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