We’re now seven months into a recently unprecedented pandemic. Socializing is different in 2020 than most have experienced in their lifetimes. Many zoos are struggling due to having their doors…
Category: Zoo Experiences
Having visited zoos all across the Midwest and beyond, we have encountered many different things. In this section of the blog, we attempt to highlight some of our experiences for you. This could be certain aspects of zoos that we found interesting, zoo events that we think you should attend, or articles that we found on zoos that sparked our interest.
Lemur Encounter at the Indian Creek Zoo
Sometimes…you just need to hold a lemur. Have you ever felt that way? I’ve been a huge fan of lemurs for most of my life, but hadn’t really thought about…
Reopening Reflections
We share Zoo Reopening Reflections from three zoos that opened their doors in July to visitors for the first time in months.
2020 Best Zoo Exhibit Voting is Once Again Open
Each year, USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards holds an online voting competition. The 2020 nominees for “Best Zoo Exhibit” were released on Monday, March 16. Voting was temporarily halted due…
2020 Best Zoo Voting is Open
Each year, USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards holds an online voting competition. The 2020 nominees for “Best Zoo” were released on Monday, March 16. Voting was temporarily halted due to…
2020 Best Safari Park Voting is Open
Each year, USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards holds an online voting competition. The 2020 nominees for “Best Safari Park” were released on Monday, March 16. Voting was temporarily halted due…
Midwest Zoo Destinations
Taking a Midwest Vacation? There’s sure to be a zoo along your route that you don’t want to miss! Check out our favorite Midwest Zoo Destinations and plan your next vacation with a zoo in mind!
Let the Re-openings Begin!
As zoos reopen, we provide a list of status by zoo in Midwestern States, and trends of precautions amongst the reopened zoos.
Best Digital Zoo Content
By now I’m sure you’re aware of the digital content that zoos are providing daily. The Cincinnati Zoo was the first one to the party, gaining national recognition for their…
2019 Year in Review
As we get closer to the start of 2020, we pause to take a look back at our year. In our personal lives, this probably means looking at our strengths,…