We all know Grand Junction is not known for its zoo! The closet thing we have to a zoo is the Natures Museum in fruits but in the spring time Murdoch's It turns into a regular petting zoo. The chicks are out! There are many kinds of Pellets and Straight Runners and even geese and ducks. children form all ages and even dogs gather around to pet the baby chicks and hold them.
My boys are quickly reminded on how much they miss the chicken coop in the back yard and they do not waste a second of their time. Alex takes every opportunity to get a photo with every chick he can. I think Eric's goal is to try and hold as many different chick as possible while I allow him too. and Jared of course turns into the mini zoo keeper teaching every younger child in reach how to pick them up and hold them. The flock around Jared like baby chicks do their mother. It seems to fit the seen. Every mother tells me how sweet my son is to help their child. and he is sweet. He loves helping them and it reminds him of how much he learned from his dad when we had our chicken coop.
So if you in the Clifton area near Murdoch's don't go by too fast. Your children will love you if you take them in to see the chicks. Make sure they wash theirs hands before and after. They have hand sanitizer on site, but soap and water is best. FAIR WARNING! There is a McDonald's right across the street so you may get talked in to ice cream afterwards. I did!
