Your animal pictures are unbelievable. 
I feel like I'm learning so much on this trip report, first the siamese cats and now I don't believe I ever saw real turkeys before! 
Can't wait for the mini TR. Glad to hear you're going to get some fro-yo! I wish there was a Phileo Yogurt in NYC, but sadly there's not. 
They have amazing museums in Philly! There's the art museum by Rocky steps where they have the Thanksgiving day parade every year. Side story but my mom works in the media so she always gets invited to it and we get to go to the VIP sections and it's really cool seeing all of the behind the scenes and the work that goes into a production like that! Of course, you won't be there for that, but I just felt like adding. 
Then there's Franklin Institute Independence Hall, The Academy of Natural Sciences and so much more. Check out http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia-museums/view-all/ if you're interested in any of that.
There's so many places to shop. Philly will also be super fun for you because you love photography. There's a ton of things everywhere you go to take pictures of.
I wish I had more specific things to share but I'm kind of blanking out right now. Just explore the city and you'll find plenty fun things to do. 
Thanks for all of the info! I'm pretty sure we will go to the Franklin Institute, Mutter Museum, and Eastern State Penitentiary. I know we will do more, but I'm not sure what we will do yet. It is my friend's birthday weekend, so I'll let her choose what she would like to do. That's really cool that you get to see all of the behind the scenes stuff at the Thanksgiving Day parade! That sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for the link, too!
Whoa! Those clouds look super creepy. I can't believe that you never ran into the storm and am glad that you didn't because it looks like a bad one.
Yay for getting a new grill. I love my grill and cook on it at least twice a week even in the Winter.
You are so sweet to take in the little robin. You know that I would have done the same thing....wait I did do the same thing.
You saved those little birds from that snake, too! Ours still won't fly. He hops a lot, eats a lot, and goes to the bathroom a lot. I forgive him, though, because he's so cute! The whole worm-feeding process is just awful, though!!
The grill is just awesome- it seems like anything tastes better grilled.
You know- a few days later another storm passed about 20 miles south of us with quarter sized hail & a funnel cloud. I can't believe how lucky we have been this summer.
You're welcome April. I am glad you are ok with me providing tips. All of the bird pics I just posted in my TR from the DC zoo were shooting through bars or fences except one.
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love the Philadelphia Zoo. I havent been there in a couple of years but is is a great place to see the big cats. Here are some examples to get you in the mood.
of course they have more than cats as well. You'll have a great time!
Oh and speaking of cats...great picstures of coco. Especially the last one!
Thanks! Of course I am definitely ok with tips & pointers- the more, the better! Those big cat photos are great!! In the first 3, they are looking straight at you- how did you get them to do that? I really, really want to go now!
I wanted to take a DSLR class at our Art Museum, but it is $300+. I know that really isn't a lot for a class, but it is too much for me right now.
I'm in! Glad I saw the link in your signature on Lisa's TR.
I love the pics of your pets. I am the same way, and I'm sure my new PTR will have a ton of pics of my pets shortly
Isis actually looks similiar to my Phoenix.
Bless you for taking in the young Robin. I probably would have done the same thing! And I love the pics of the Turkey family in your backyard. The only other place I really go on vacation (besides Disney) is in Southern Utah and they have wild turkeys everywhere!
Thanks! I'm glad you found me! I can't wait to see the photos of your pets- I went to your PTR & subscribed.
Southern Utah is SO nice! Do you go to the National Parks out there? They have some landscapes like nowhere else on earth. I loved it there.
I love that little Robin.
He makes a happy little tweety noise every time he eats.
He has been eating every hour, too, so my yard is going to be very hole-y. 
Any info you can give me about Philly would be great- this is my first time visiting. It sounds like there is a TON to see & do there. I will definitely be trying that frozen yogurt!
