First sight of snow

I took the boys to Salt Lake for their first glimpse of snow. The boys ooh-ed and awe-ed at all of the gorgeous mountains and snow I've learned to cringe at as we make the long trek to Utah. We stayed with our good friends, the Rowe's who were such great hosts. Trey became fast friends with Jackson, and Caleb and Laila co-existed in their strange and feisty similarities. 

We decided to hit up Hogle Zoo and brave the 15 degree weather. What a great choice! Although the delicate elephants and giraffes were inside during the inclement weather, the indoor facilities allowed my boys to come within inches of deadly predators.

Does something look wrong here? I didn't think it snowed in Africa - apparently zebras are more cold-tolerant than elephants. You can see for yourself what happens when they leave the elephants out in the cold - they turn to wood and their ears turn orange.

Our first crocodile sighting.