Underwater Wonders & Wiggly Friends 🦈🐢🪼

Lastly, the Scott Aquarium!

There was so much to see—fish, sharks, turtles, stingrays, and more. The penguins stole the show, though—adorable little goofballs waddling around and swimming like pros. One even played with Beth, following her finger through the glass, popping up and diving down over and over like a tiny torpedo with personality.

And the jellyfish… absolutely mesmerizing. They float like living lava lamps—graceful, glowing, and weirdly calming. But let’s be clear: beautiful or not, we do not want to meet one in the wild. Hard pass.

When we left the zoo, the temp had hit 99°—so we were extra grateful that so much of our day was spent inside, surrounded by cool tanks, playful penguins, and merciful air conditioning. A win for wildlife and survival!Read more