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Our dd who is 16 is often like that. I think I was at that age too, for that matter (although I had recently lost my mobility and was angry at the world). Being cool and somewhat tough is important to most kids at that age.
My dd just said that it would have been dorky for her to act excited about going to the zoo. She also would prefer to be on the computer or texting someone or reading 24/7 if she could - even if we're doing something else that she suggested. It's not because she doesn't love us, it's because she's 16. She's also the type of person who needs to be alone a lot, so I know that expecting her to hang out with relatives for extended periods will not bring out the best in her unless I let her bring some diversions.
I think I'd have to agree with EZ. This is her - she's a teen - she's self-absorbed as teens are. If you can love her through that period, you might have a great shopping buddy when she's twenty, or be the Grandma she needs for her kids.
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