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We are really enjoying our time here in Oklahoma City.
We visited the Oklahoma City Zoo on Monday afternoon and were impressed. There is a tram that takes you around the perimeter of the zoo so you can see the animals with a narrated tour. There are several stops so you can jump off to take a closer look and then jump back on the next tram. We stopped at the Gorilla exhibit and had a blast. For a while we were the only 3 people in the exhibit and all the gorillas were close to the glass partition interacting with us. In fact, Ivan and a 'toddler' gorilla played tag and ran back and forth for quite some time. The toddler gorilla would jump and play with Ivan and they had a good time....until "momma" gorilla came up and pulled the 'toddler' gorilla away. I wonder if she thought he was being too disruptive? All the other gorillas were just laying around. Ivan also was able to capture the attention of 'momma' too... and she gave him a kiss through the glass wall. I've been to many zoos....but have never seen animals interact so much and seemingly enjoy their contact with the zoo guest. It is something I will remember for a long time.
On Wednesday afternoon we visited Omniplex which is an interactive science museum/fair. They also have a domed theatre similar to "Imax" so that when you watch the movie you feel as if you are RIGHT THERE. We watched a movie about the first expedition to successfully navigate the Nile river from it's source in Ethiopa all the way to the Mediterranean Sea. The photography was excellent and it was almost like being there.
We enjoyed the science exhibits and particularly enjoyed the 1916 Model T Ford which was on exhibit right next to a 1995 experimental solar powered car. What a contrast in such a short time span.
So, as you can see we are doing some sight seeing along with our visiting/relaxing. It's a nice pace! It will be a shock to our systems to have to pile back in our car the next time we have an 8 hour long drive. Which is coming up next week....so we better prepare. : ) Our next leg takes us to Roswell, NM which is allegedly an 8 hour drive....but I'm not so sure.
Until next time....
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September 15th 2005 - travelconsultant: Information on Roswell, NM
Those were some pretty good pictures from Oklahoma City! I wanted to let you know about Roswell, NM The Hampton Inn & Suites there has great high speed internet for your reports:
Top rated hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites Roswell
Top Roswell attractions:
International UFO Museum and Research Center
Roswell Museum & Art Center
Bottomless Lakes State Park
Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico
General Douglas L. McBride Military Museum
Spring River Park and Zoo
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Downtown Historic District
Alien Zone
Enigma UFO Museum
Top Roswell restaurants:
Cattle Baron Steak & Seafood on Main
China Star
Red Lobster Restaurant
Price's Restaurant
Hungry American Family Restaurant
J D's Patio & Grille
Wienerchnitzel
Applebee's
Not of This World
Golden Corral Family Steak HSE
Known mostly through myths about aliens and UFOs, there's more to Roswell than mystery and innuendo. No matter what your interests: archaeological and historical sites, special and sporting events, museums, arts and culture, Roswell is a great place for a weekend jaunt. More than anything, the area offers a multitude of outdoor activities, from bird watching and fishing at the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge to swimming and boating at Bottomless Lakes State Park. Families will love the Spring River Park and Zoo, which features a special fishing lake for children, exotic animals and an antique carousel. There's plenty to do inside as well. The Roswell Museum and Art Center will appeal to anyone with an interest in Southwestern painters like Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth. History enthusiasts will enjoy the Historical Center of Southeast New Mexico, a grand house filled with area antiques, artifacts and a changing gallery of historical exhibits. Of course a visit to Roswell would not be complete without a stop at the International UFO Museum and Research Center, where you can find out what really happened when "something" crashed near Roswell in 1947 or maybe not.
September 19th 2005 - Andrea: Slacker!!!!
Hey guys it looks like you are having fun! It's nice to read about the trip and look at the pictures, thanks for keeping us updated :)
September 21st 2005 - Heather:
Awesome shots with the gorillas! Please give Ivan my love when you next see/speak to him. It's been such a treat following your adventures.
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