While visiting the Indianapolis Zoo, Savannah made sure she told everyone where we were and where we were going. She loved checking out her “map”.
She Has a Map and Knows How to Use It – W/W
July 19, 2011 By
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
June 23, 2011 By
We will be visiting Indiana this summer and I have been looking for some great places to take the family to.
One stop will definitely be the Children’s Musuem of Indianapolis. The Children’s Museum has 5 floors of fun and exploration!
Five floors! That’s incredible! I actually visited the museum about 15 years ago with my husband’s three boys. This will be the first for my two little ones. They will be so excited!
Right now the newest exhibit is the National Geographic Treasures of the Earth (www.childrensmuseum.org/treasures). It features 3 archaeological sites—an Egyptian tomb, a pirate shipwreck, and the terra cotta warrior dig pits. The whole idea is to explore the clues in each area and discover for yourself whose tomb it is…if it’s a pirate shipwreck…and who were the warriors protecting. There are tons of authentic artifacts, technology, hands on interactive, etc.
Both my children will love that. Savannah on a lower scale only as the cartoon, Oliva loves pirates.
Other attractions are: Dinosphere, Take Me There Egypt, Dora and Diego, Barbie fashion, Playscape, Story Avenue, Indy Racecar, Science Works and Biotechnology Learning Center. The museum has a Carousel, a store and a food court as well.
It sounds like an all day adventure! I’m not sure if we will be a be to see it all.
I will take lots of pictures and will do a review post after we come back from our trip!!
* I will receive 1 admission to the museum to compensate my post. Opinions are my own.
Indianapolis Zoo
June 23, 2011 By
We will be heading to Indiana in a week or so and am looking forward to all the places to visit! The Indianapolis Zoo will be on our list of places to see.
The Indianapolis Zoo is not just a zoo! It features an aquarium and a botanical garden. That is so awesome! A multiple of things to do and see!
The Indianapolis Zoo has many special zoo experiences. Some of them are: The Dolphin In-Water Adventure, Elephant Bathing Adventure and then the Adventure Tours, which is a behind the scene tour. There is also animal art adventures, featuring the elephants, penguins, sea lion, seals and walrus. I’ve seen elephant art before, it’s pretty cool!
Also, if you’re planning a trip, check out the zoo’s special events. The Zoolapalooza concert series will going on while we’re there.
While visiting there website, I came across this info on Child Id and thought it was a great idea!
Child ID Program presented by Revol Wireless
Thanks to our partners at Revol Wireless, we have a Child ID Program. When you arrive at the Zoo, or at several locations on Zoo grounds, you may pick up a paper wristband for your child and register the name and your cell phone number with the Zoo. If your child should become separated from you, this program will allow Zoo staff to call you on your cell phone so you can be quickly and safely reunited. Only the child’s first name is used. We hope you take advantage of this program, and we thank Revol for their help in providing this safety program at the Zoo!
I can’t wait to take my family to the Indianapolois Zoo and I will be sharing some awesome photos and a more on my thoughts on the trip.
* I will receive complimentary admission to the zoo to compensate for this post. Opinions are my own.
Billie Swamp Safari – Win 4 Tickets!
June 21, 2011 By
South Florida has some exciting places to visit this summer! One of them is Billie Swamp Safari!
Have you ever been? I haven’t, but my son went last month with his fourth grade class. They had a blast!
This weekend is the weekend to go! Billie Swamp Safari is having the Swamp Kids Summer Fun Festival Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26 from 10am-5pm
For only $20, you can get this package that includes a Swamp Buggy Ride, Swamp Critter Show, Swamp Safari Kids Club shirt and kid activities such as bounce houses, rock wall, water ball walkers and face painting. There will be crafts and games too! What a great deal!
An additional 15% discount is being offered to groups of 20 or more for education, schools, summer camps and scouting groups.
Regular admission price is $49.95 for adults, $35.95 kids and $45.95 for seniors. Day package includes Swamp Buggy Ride, Airboat Ride, Reptile Show and Swamp Critter & Bird of Prey Show.
Billie Swamp Safari is located at Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Fla. Billie Swamp Safari is a 2200-acre Everglades preserve where you can ride an Airboat and climb aboard a Swamp Buggy to experience the Florida Everglades and native wild life up close and personal. My boss went last month, as well and she really enjoyed the boat ride. They also have a Reptile Show, Swamp Critter and Bird of Prey Show and educational alligator presentations
Directions:
Billie Swamp Safari is located on the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, midway between Fort Lauderdale and Naples off I-75 (Alligator Alley). Take I-75 to exit 49, and then drive north 16 miles.
Visit them online at www.swampsafari.com
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