Summer’s here! And the weather is getting warmer…well, it should be soon! As the school year comes to a close, the sun starts to shine more frequently, and the rains…
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.
Babies Everywhere!
With Spring upon us, Zoos across the Midwest have beautiful new babies on display!
More Than a Zoo
Strolling through the zoo on a sunny day, viewing animals and maybe even interacting with them can be a beautiful thing. However, if that’s all that zoos were – museums…
How Much Does Going to the Zoo Cost?
In a recent conversation, someone asked me how much does going to the zoo cost. It’s a basic question, one that most ask before taking a trip. But their follow…
Designing the Perfect Zoo
We’ve traveled to 47 different zoos, and we’ve seen some really cool ones. The animals, of course, are the stars of the show but often times a person’s zoo experience…
Stressed? Better Get to the Zoo!
According to an article published Monday in the Detroit Free Press, a recent study conducted by the Detroit Zoological Society and Michigan State University found that viewing animals reduces stress…
New Exhibits Opening Soon!
Despite snow in the Midwest, Spring is here and zoos everywhere are starting to welcome back many visitors who haven’t been around in several months. Many zoos will have themed…
Zoo Identification Challenge
Recently we had a friend text us, challenging us to see if we could name what zoo he was at just by looking at 1 picture. We indeed were up…
The Best Zoo in Every State
Reader’s Digest recently released an article where they listed out the best zoo in every state (you can read it here). We’re not exactly sure how they came up with…
Seasonal Zoos Opening This Week!
Many zoos in the Midwest are not able to stay open year ’round. That makes Spring a very exciting time as visitors once again get the chance to interact with…