A family spends the day at the Columbus Zoo, where they have a special, behind-the-scenes experience. They see various animals, including polar bears, rhinos, manatees, and fish. The family also gets to feed and interact with some of the animals, and they have a buffet dinner in front of a giant aquarium. After the zoo closes, they are accidentally locked in and have to wait for help to arrive. Despite the rain, the family has a great time together and enjoys their rare opportunity to spend the evening as a group.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator's family had a big day planned at the Columbus Zoo.
2. It was a special day organized by the zoo, and the family was excited to see the animals and participate in activities.
3. The family had a private tour of the zoo, including a behind-the-scenes look at the aquarium.
4. They saw a 450-pound baby polar bear.
5. The family got to pet rhinos and see other animals up close.
6. They also got to feed manatees and see a private area where the manatees sleep.
7. The family had a buffet dinner in front of the aquarium.
8. The zoo set up a special area for the family to eat and hang out.
9. The narrator's phone was broken by a baby who dropped it on concrete.
10. The narrator recently bought a snowboard and plans to go on a snowboarding trip.
11. The family had a great time together and enjoyed their special day at the zoo.