We headed to the Canberra Zoo a couple of days ago and had such a great time. The zoo was small, but filled with many Australian animals. The kids had the chance to feed the Kangaroos and Emus -- a wonderful treat. 
We also saw Wallabys, Little Penguins, a sleeping Wombat, Dingoes and even a Koala. It was such a great day.
Afterwards, we headed to the gift shop for some postcards and souveniors..... and that is when the excitement began.
We were standing in the gift shop, when Tanner said to me, "Mom, there is a spider under my shirt" I casusally looked him over, then he began to freak out. He was scratching at his neck and body and quickly ripped off his shirt. A spider the size of his hand dropped to the floor! It scurried a couple of feet away and quickly climbed up the back of a little boy and sat on his head. Needless to say, there was lots of screaming. Tanner, who does NOT love spiders or bugs, was physically ill and actually gagging -- his eyes were the size of silver dollars. When everyone settled down a bit, the lady working at the zoo told us we had scared the little spider and that he was completely harmless. What a day at the zoo!
3 comments:
That is hilarious! Too bad you didn't get a picture of either the spider OR Tanner ripping his shirt off.
I think I would have had a heart attack!! WOW! I agree, it's a bummer you didn't get a picture. :)
Wow, I can see this scene very clearly...replayinging it in my head and laughing. Did you freak out too? The best is the lady not worrying about him being scared...just the spider! Looks like you are having a great time.
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