Six weeks ago was one of the worse days of my life. I lost my husband of nearly 53 years. It was a shock to us even though he had health issues. Most people have some things to deal with when they get older, but never in a million years did I think he would die so soon. Everyday I struggle a little and have to pick myself up to tackle another day. I was going to quit writing my blog because frankly I couldn't imagine having anything to write about again. Then I decided that he wouldn't be a fan of that decision. Although I won't have my partner to suggest stories or go on adventures with, I will still have a life. It will just be a little (ok a lot) different. Today's blog I won't dwell on my sadness, I want to report on a fun activity which is literally down the road from my house.
My son in law has a little outdoor kitchen he calls B's Bistro. When we could only see the family outside because of the COVID virus, my daughter and her husband would have outdoor family meals. Bret would cook everything outside, and then we could see each other. Early in the spring, it was a little chilly but we bundled up and loved every minute. Now it has become tradition. Sometimes he makes brunch and sometimes supper, but it's always delicious.
Today as we were finishing our brunch, my daughter asked if we knew about a drive-thru zoo that had opened up in the area. I had heard of it, but didn't really know much about it. We decided to take a ride. As we turned onto a country road very near my house, the cars were lined up and we knew we weren't the only ones with the same idea and curiosity. It is called Shamba Safari, W535 Eagle Road, Neshkoro, WI, 54960.
This is the sign at the entrance to the park. When it was our turn, we paid and purchased a bucket of grains and vegetables. Even before we started, we were approached by two camels. Yes, I said camels. They were going car to car for a snack. My grandson Ewan wasn't quick enough with the scoop and the camel stuck his head right in the bucket.
There are camels, giraffes, wildebeest, lions, tigers, zebras, rhinos, various deer and big birds. I haven't identified all of them yet. Here is a chart, but there were others not on this list. You have to visit to see for yourself.
I won't bore you with any more pictures of animals. Pictures are never as good as the real thing and in this case that is very true. I just hope the business survives as well as the animals. Of course, there will be nay sayers that say it is abuse, and that the animals are not that healthy. I don't know the history but hope to find out some day. Chances are these animals are living out their final days in this environment and are making many people happy especially old people and young children who find a trip to the zoo exhausting.
