Chalmers and Carolyn, Liz’s dad and step-mother, are in town for a few days visiting with us. We went to see Grant’s Farm this afternoon. The farm is part historical site and part wildlife preserve. From their web site:
Grant's Farm is a 281 acre wildlife preserve and historical site located just south of the city of St. Louis, Missouri and is operated by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. The Farm is home to hundreds of exotic animals from around the world.
The Farm takes its name from our 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. In the 1850s, Ulysses S. Grant farmed a portion of the 281 acres. The land, which later became the ancestral home of the Busch family, today is preserved as a living symbol of the family's love for animals and Anheuser-Busch's commitment to wildlife conservation and preservation.
This is a great place to take kids if you are in the St. Louis area. A tram ride takes you through the farm where you’ll see buffalo, deer, wild birds, various breeds of cattle, and antelope. The farm boasts wildlife from six continents.
Tomorrow we're planning on visiting the St. Louis Arch and the historical museum.
