OC Zoo – Zookeeper Appreciation Day 7/27

To thank zookeepers for their hard work in caring for the animals at the OC Zoo, the County of Orange and OC Parks is hosting a Zookeeper Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public, come celebrate the efforts of the zookeepers with a fun-filled day of children’s activities including games, crafts and making thank you cards for zookeepers. Learn about the role of zookeepers as they give special treats and toys to the zoo animals. Zookeepers will also be giving special “keeper chats” throughout the day along with a special talk called “So You Want to Be A Zookeeper” at … READ MORE >>

Living Desert Zoo Botanical Garden Palm Springs

Ever wonder what animals and plants can survive in the desert’s harsh conditions? If you’re passing through Palm Springs, you’ll want to stop to check out THE LIVING DESERT Zoo & Botanical Garden. We were pleasantly surprised how nice the Zoo is there. The Zoo is broken up into two regions – Northern America and Africa. We only had time to visit one of the region so we picked Africa. We saw animals like zebras, cheetahs, gazelles, warthogs, camels, hyenas, leopards, and ostriches. The Giraffe Habitat is breathtaking. Certain times of the day you can help feed a herd of giraffe, ride a camel (returns in the fall), chat with … READ MORE >>

LA ZOO: Family Jam with RIO 2!

On Saturday, July 12, 2014, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens hosted their first ever – Family Jam at the LA Zoo which was sponsored by RIO 2 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. We attended as a Fox Home Ent Insider (a member of their influencer community). This themed event was a celebration of the film coming to Blu-ray/DVD. Activities included crafts for kids, karaoke, zoo keep talks, character photo ops with Nico and Pedro, live music, samba dancers, scavenger hunts and prizes. We won a RIO 2 Beach Bag for completing the Scavenger Hunt! (Other themed RIO 2 prizes were available). Thanks, LA Zoo and RIO 2, for a … READ MORE >>

Butterfly Jungle Adventure 2013 San Diego Zoo Safari Park

This week we were lucky to check out the Butterfly Jungle at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Every year guests can walk among thousands of butterflies through the Safari Parks Hidden Jungle. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Butterfly Jungle is included with admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Here for a limited time through April 7th. Allow time for parking. There is a self-serve kiosk to purchase tickets. Don’t want to wait hours in line? Be sure to pick up your FREE Timed Tickets at the front entrance, or at the booth across from Hidden Jungle. They’ll allow you to show up at a specific reserved time. Time slots … READ MORE >>

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Discount!!

Are you feeling adventurous? Back by popular demand, Living Social is running another deal for San Diego Zoo Safari Park! Our family have done this before and were simply amazed. We took the Africa Tram Safari and didn’t even feel like we were in California anymore. You will see herds of giraffes, rhinos, ostriches, zebras, buffalos, etc. in a replica of their natural environment. Fun for the whole family! You’ll want to pack some comfortable shoes and water to stay hydrated. EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF AFRICA! “Travel through a bit of Africa on the Park’s Africa Tram Safari, an exciting expedition that gives you a chance to connect with our … READ MORE >>