Children’s Zoo Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Children’s Zoo All Over The United States
By Rodger G Allenby
Autumn is a great time to visit a children’s zoo, given the number
of special programs geared toward kids. For instance, the Henry
Vilas Zoo has trick-or-treating, a fun house and music. Fort Wayne
Zoo has a mystery maze, meet-Broomhilda-the-Witch, a petting zoo,
pumpkin bowling, carnival games and a haunted train ride.
The National Zoo in Washington DC has haunted trails, trick-or-treating,
animal encounters and festive decor. Your family can get fall
discounts at the National Aquarium in Baltimore ($8 instead of
$29.95) and kids are free at the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal
Park for the entire month of October (down from $26/$18).
Let Your Children Feed Pet Kangaroos And Wallabies
The Indianapolis Zoo also reduces their prices during the month
of November. Additionally, "Crowds are down and animals are
more active due to cooler temperatures," says Allen Nyhuis,
co-author of "America’s Best Zoos," a guide book for
families.
The top children’s zoo, according to Child Magazine, is the 56-acre
Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida, where your child can see 1,614
exotic animals. The Australian-themed petting zoo lets the kids
feed pet kangaroos and wallabies, mimic sheep herding and visit
a water-play area with animal fountains and statues.
Feed Nectar To Lorikeets
Your kids will love the Safari Africa exhibit, featuring giraffes,
elephants, zebras, warthogs, bongos and African ground hornbill
birds. The "Spirit of the Skies" show features high-flying
hawks, bald eagles, vultures and owls.
Kids can hold lorikeets and feed them nectar, pet koi fish, ride
on a camel, feed sting rays and act at a summer camp. With 35
educational programs designed to leave lasting impressions on
youngsters, you can review your options and be sure your kids
will never forget this trip to the zoo. For more information,
visit www.lowryparkzoo.com.
A Realistic Rainforest With Waterfalls And Fallen Trees
The Oklahoma City Children's Zoo was another top contender in
the Child Magazine "Top 10 Zoos for Kids." With 1,520
animals on 110 acres, you will see one of the best butterfly gardens
amid 15,000 plants and a "Great EscApe" animal exhibit
containing a realistic tropical rainforest complete with waterfalls
and fallen trees.
Their free family activity packet gives you a fun list of activities
for kids to complete, including finding colors and patterns throughout
the zoo. Their monthly stroller safari is designed especially
for toddlers, who can see insects, leaves, plants and animals
at eye-level.
Underground Burrowing Tunnels And Climbing Wall
Their brand new Jungle Gym is a stunning $1.1 million playground
that includes underground burrowing tunnels, a snow leopard climbing
wall, a giant bird’s nest and an elephant trunk slide. Kids will
enjoy the array of artistic sculptures throughout the park as
well. For more information, visit
www.okczoo.com.
The Phoenix Zoo is another great stop on your children’s zoo
tour. While it’s only 125 acres with 1,300 animals, there are
a lot of special programs your family will enjoy. The "Wilderness
Experience Night Camp" is a lakeside tent sleepover experience,
complete with s’mores, nocturnal animal presentations, guided
hikes and astronomy lectures. Here you’ll see the rare Arabian
oryx antelope and spectacled bears at the "Forest of Uco."
A 2 Million Light Display On Thanksgiving Weekend
Kids can learn about archaeology or visit one of many play areas
including Critter Creek, Papago Buttes, Busy Bee Toddler Play
area or the Enchanted Forest. Thanksgiving weekend offers a 2-million-light
display and they have a fun "Breakfast Tortoise-Style"
program that includes a meal, songs, games, crafts and tortoise
visiting.
If you get hungry, you’ll be happy to know there is healthy dining
at the zoo too. Visit www.phoenixzoo.org
for more information.
About the Author:
Rodger G Allenby has written a number of articles on gardening
and landscaping including Mum
Flowers, Table
Top Fountains, Garden
Supplies, Green
Lawn, Grass
Seed, Bird
Baths, Hummingbird
Feeders, Gardening
Tools, Backyard
Putting Green, Backyard
Ideas, Backyard
Landscaping Pictures, Outdoor
Fire Pit, Underground
Pet Fence, Backyard
Fences.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Facts About Zoos....
How do zoos get their funding?
Zoos get their funding in several ways. Obviously
the first way is through government grants. These grants are usually
what will get the zoo built and stocked. Another source of funding
is, of course, daily visitors.
The more visitors a zoo has then the more
money they have to put towards animal care, park maintenance and
even employee pay. Another way that a zoo can get funding is through
charity fundraisers. You will often see a charity fundraiser if
the zoo wants to add a special exhibit or if they want to renovate
a particular animal enclosure.
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