Academy of the Sciences

Today we were able to go to the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park with some of our friends.  We had such a great fun day.  The place is full of things to look at and learn.

This greets you as you first walk in.

Jasper and his friend Nolan looking at some stuffed animals.

In the middle of the place is this huge rain forest dome, with each floor representing a different place like Madagascar and Borneo.  All the plants and animals are from those countries and it's quite a sight.

This frog was like the size of a frozen chicken and would be longer than my forearm when stretched out.

This snake was giant.

Electric eel.  They had a little exhibit you could put your hand on to feel the shock.  It hurt.

The aquarium there is quite amazing.  They have so many different kinds of sea life.

Butterflies like these are just flying around everywhere.  To go in and out of the building you have to go through a double set of doors where they make sure you don't have any butterflies on you before you can leave.

A butterfly landed on our friend Emma's arm.

Spiders like these, which were like bigger than the mouth of a glass, were just hanging out by the walkway on their webs.  EWWW.

Journey's favorite part were all the fish.

This is a butterfly feeding plate.  Apparently they like pineapple and rice.

Journey was not nervous at all the touch anything.  I thought she'd be a little apprehensive, but she dove right in.

Albino alligator.  Super cool.

Their mom is pregnant and craves McDonald's so we had to stop for fries and ice cream on the way home :)



Overall we had a very fun day and we definitely want to go back again.  We're so grateful for good friends.