Hen-na Ikimono (Weird Animals)

When Sunshine Aquarium has a special exhibit, it is really, really special.  Last time we were there, we noticed they had a special exhibit that featured unique creatures and poop.  My son is super excited about both topics, so I promised to bring him back another day to see the additional animals.

Even though we are annual pass holders, we had to pay a fee (it was discounted) to go to the Hen-na Ikimono exhibit.  For just ¥400 ($3.75 USD), we were able to learn about several animal's poop.  It seems silly, but it was really interesting. 

I got to see several animals that I had never seen before, like the Armadillo girdled lizard.  This always delights me, as animals are endlessly intriguing.

It was a good exhibit.  But, honestly, the best part was seeing my son's excitement.  He was thrilled to see the poop (especially the wombat poop, which we learned was square in a book that we used to read all the time) and was enthralled with several of the animals (he's now begging for an angora rabbit).

As we walked through the exhibit, I wanted to know more about what was being shown and the information provided.  I pulled out my trusty Translator app and started converting the text from Japanese to English.  I immediately burst out laughing.  Translation apps can be so incredibly helpful, but sometimes it is just so off the mark.

I was able to decipher a little bit of information, but beyond the tidbits I'm at a loss.  Luckily, I am able to laugh about it most days - today included.