Miercoles Mudo - Encuentro con Pinguinos

Travel Tuesday-Fort Worth Stock Yards

One thing I want to do more of this year is TRAVEL.  Travel as a family.  Growing up our parents were always working and could not afford for us to travel.  But it is one thing that my husband and I enjoy.  We were taking a short trip to Fort Worth for a Quinceanera and while there decided to visit the Stockyards.  This place is so much fun.  It is like from an old western.  The kids really enjoyed themselves.  There is so much to do here, like:

-Petting Zoo

We quickly found out we were not dressed to be in this old western.  My daughter wanted a hat so we did some shopping.

-Shopping

Next, we headed to check out more of the animals.  We visited the Longhorns.  There is always educational opportunities wherever you go and this was one of them for both the teen and toddler.

-Longhorns

The kids had a lot of fun trying to identify and match each one.  We then ventured around.  Check out this trail.  We did not have time to go take a hike, walk, or jog it but it is on my list when we come back next time.

All the sightseeing, having fun, and shopping made us all a bit hungry.  My husband and I like to find places the the triple D has visited.  No need here because all of this food was smelling so awesome, we made a fast decision and decided hamburgers was the winner.

We even had time to watch the cattle drive.  It only happens twice a day so make sure you add this to your schedule.  The kiddos love it!

We will be back to the stockyards.  This weekend happened to be super cold.  So we will come back when the weather is much warmer, and this time I will bring my hat and boots.  Yee Haw!

Wordless Wednesday-Through My Daughter's Eyes

***Disclosure: I am a Sea World 2013 Wildside Blogger.  I received season passes, AdventureCon tickets-Quick Que Passes & Food Passes for my family. I was not asked to write about my experience. Any opinions expressed are my own based on my personal experience.

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Do you like swimming with Sharks?  Well I don't either....what about Stingrays?  Did you know that they are close relatives of sharks?  I didn't.  They bury themselves on the sea floor in the sand. 

This is my wild child, I guess she gets it from her mami.  My dare devil of a daughter, my son, and I all got to get in the water with these Stingrays.  (disclosure-no animals, kids, or parents were harmed)

So we got a briefing first and learned how to act around the Stingrays for our protection and theirs.  My 15 month old daughter was not scared at all and was loving the enviroment.  Once she got in the water, she laughed every time a Stingray passed her, brushed by her, or came up for food.  My son and I were really intrigued by this wild experience.  We walked on the wild side, now will you?

Would you go in the water with Stingrays?

***Disclosure-I am a Seaworld Wildsider.  All experiences are my very own.  All interactions and opinions are my own and are honest.  The Stingray experience has been Independentmami and kid tested and is Independentmami and Lil Bit approved!

@SAVEinSA ~Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Have you ever been to an African Safari?  Well let me take you on a Texas Style African Safari.  Your tour guide Lil Bit will introduce you to her favorite animals she got to see along the way.

Do you know what animal this is?  This is Lil Bit's favorite stuffed animal~GiGi, her Giraffe.  So, of course, first up is the Giraffe..

This is where the tour begins.  There are so many animals.  Big and small.

We even got to feed some of the animals along the way...

Lil Bit even got to pet some animals too.  Even though daddy was scared, his daredevil of a daughter was not. 





The animal safari adventure was so much fun.  We will have to come back again.  We really enjoyed it and so will you.  This is a great spot for all the family to enjoy.

***Disclosure-No compensation was received.  Thanks to @SAVEinSA and the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch for our complimentary entrance.  These are my honest opinions and personal snap shot pics of our fun safari.



Save Our Skins: Congress v. The Environment : The Gray Wolf

Tell Congress You Want to Put an End to Anti-Wildlife Proposals in Congress!

Earthjustice, the renowned non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the Earth and its resources, has just released the Save Our Skins campaign to combat Congressional proposals that pose a threat to the Endangered Wildlife Act (ESA). To get the word out, Save Our Skins is more than just a petition; it’s a chance for the soapbox to be given to the endangered animals themselves.

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Save Our Skins: Congress v. The Environment : The Gray Wolf

I sent my letter. And I am spreading the word.