[Ben](ZQPXML3L) and [Emory](4SNK2PTM) woke up early. Today was the big day! They were going to the zoo to see all kinds of animals from around the world.

When [Ben](ZQPXML3L) and [Emory](4SNK2PTM) arrived at the zoo, they were greeted by [Mr. Doodleby](7Y4PYMT9), the zookeeper. 'Welcome, adventurers!' he said with a smile. 'Are you ready to explore?'

Their first stop was the monkey habitat. The monkeys were swinging from branches, playing with ropes, and eating bananas. One monkey even waved at [Ben](ZQPXML3L) and [Emory](4SNK2PTM)!

Next, they visited the lion's den. The big lion, King Leo, let out a mighty roar! 'Wow, he’s huge!' said [Ben](ZQPXML3L), amazed.

At the giraffe enclosure, [Emory](4SNK2PTM) got to feed a giraffe named Daisy. 'Her tongue is so long!' [Emory](4SNK2PTM) giggled as Daisy gently took a lettuce leaf from her hand.

The penguins waddled around their icy home. 'Look at how they slide on their bellies!' said [Ben](ZQPXML3L). [Emory](4SNK2PTM) clapped when one dove into the water with a splash.

They spotted [Zippy](DP54VK4M) the zookeeper carting a wagon of colorful food to the elephant habitat. 'These elephants can eat over 300 pounds of food a day!' [Zippy](DP54VK4M) said.

As the sun began to set, [Mr. Doodleby](7Y4PYMT9) took them to the butterfly garden. 'Butterflies are nature’s tiny works of art,' he said as [Emory](4SNK2PTM) held out her hand, and a butterfly landed on her finger.

[Ben](ZQPXML3L) and [Emory](4SNK2PTM)’s last stop was the gift shop, where they picked out stuffed animal souvenirs. 'This was the best day ever!' said [Emory](4SNK2PTM). [Ben](ZQPXML3L) nodded, holding his lion plushie.

On the way home, [Ben](ZQPXML3L) and [Emory](4SNK2PTM) couldn’t stop talking about their day at the zoo. 'Can we come back again soon?' asked [Emory](4SNK2PTM). 'Definitely!' said [Ben](ZQPXML3L).