During the Christmas holidays, on a rare but very welcome overcast morning, I planned to take all the grand-kids a year and older on an outing to allow the parents and caregivers some time to work (or relax). Thank goodness for my Pops and sister who were able to assist me, because when I did the numbers, I calculated six kids and Bayley!
It was cold and raining when we arrived, and for a moment I thought perhaps the opportunity to visit would be canceled, but Alphen Vet was happy to have us regardless of the weather. And despite the chill, we were very happy to be there.
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| Listening intently to the information on the animals |
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| Not quite sure what all the fuss is about |
The kids were able to learn about, feed and play (as much as they were allowed) with the resident miniature horses, springbok (one of our kids' response was: hey, they're on South Africa's rugby jersey), alpacas, tortoises, chickens and rabbits.
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| The Bokke |
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| Going to feed the rabbit some carrots |
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| Zac, on his second visit, was less apprehensive this time |
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| Ethan: just too cool for school |
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| Sammy up close and personal |
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| Matthew: incognito |
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| Jorja managed to spot a well camouflaged tortoise |
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| Jorja confidently feeding the alpaca |
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| Adrienne getting in on the action as well |
They were also allowed to play on the jungle gym, and treated to cookies, juice and take-home colouring sheets.
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| The entire brood playing together |
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| Pops walking Bayley into slumber |
Thank you Alphen Vet for a great morning out! For more information on vet services as well as more open mornings/afternoons for play, please visit their website:
www.alphenvet.co.za or
Facebook Page.
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