Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Brookfield Zoo recap (with photos)

I think that may have been my favorite troop field trip so far! Now that I've recovered from the sleep deprivation, I think it was a great trip! Hope all the girls and moms had fun! 

I learned so many facts I didn't know myself about different animals. I thought the counselors were all fantastic. And I liked the variety of projects they had the kids do and the different activities (night hike, morning hike).

It was so great to feel like we had the zoo to ourselves. On the morning hike I saw more animals than I think I ever had in all my visits to zoos. Maybe they are especially active in the morning before the crowds get there?

I was very proud of our girls, too. They all behaved really well and asked some great questions, as well as sharing a lot of cool animals facts, themselves! I was impressed!

I will definitely recommend the Brookfield Zoo overnight to other Girl Scout troops and Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts for anyone looking into field trip possibilities. I'm very glad Linn Surd suggested sleeping at the zoo at our first meeting this year. Thank you, Linn!

Okay, on with the photos!

Fun hanging out with these animals at the zoo!

Making a craft/toy for the lemurs!

Learning about animal hides and skulls

Bear!

Bird feeder time!

Tiger!

Good morning Mr. Lion!

Ready for the morning hike!

A lemur about to enjoy a homemade craft!

Ice cream!