Parent's Guide for zoo

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Animal Adventures Education & Science Center

336 Sugar Road
Bolton, MA    
Animal Adventures offers hands-on exotic animal programs that are a fun learning experience no matter what the occasion. It would be an honor to bring a live animal experience to your school functi...
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Gatorland

14501 North Orange Blossom Trail
Lockhart, FL    
Gatorland provides affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators & crocodiles to see, an aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, award-winning gift shop...
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Denver Zoo

2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO    
It all began with a special gift to the mayor of Denver, a black bear cub that came to live at City Park. Early visitors to the growing zoo enjoyed watching animals like monkeys, elk, bison and bir...
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Kansas City Zoo

6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO    
The Kansas City Zoo is located in historic Swope Park. With more than 1,000 animals and over 200 acres, the Zoo is the most affordable fun for kids of all agesin Kansas City! The Kansas City Zoo, ...
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Happy Hallow Zoo

1300 Senter Road
San Jose, CA    
Happy Hallow Park and Zoo opened back in 1961 which only started off with a few rides such as Danny the Dragon along with a few animals along with seal tank and fish concessions and the constructio...
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Como Park Zoo and Conservatory

1225 Estabrook Drive
Saint Paul, MN    
One of the last FREE zoos in the United States, Como is home to a wide array of animals and plants and welcomes visitors 365 days a year. Located right next to Como Town Amusement Park, Cafesjian's...
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Oregon Zoo

4001 Southwest Canyon Road
Portland, OR    
The 64-acre Oregon Zoo is located in Portland, a city and surrounding metropolitan area of more than 1.5 million people. Attendance in 2015 was more than 1.5 million. The Oregon Zoo inspires the co...
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Sacramento Zoo

3930 West Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA    
Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, rare and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Zoo is wholl...
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Dallas Zoo

650 S R L Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX    
Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas! Thousands of animals and an unwavering commitment to conservation, education and research. The Dallas Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animal...
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Phoenix Zoo

455 North Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ    
The non-profit Phoenix Zoo is home to more than 1,400 animals including more than 30 different endangered or threatened species from around the world. As a non-profit charitable organization the Ph...
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Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat

3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV    
Come face-to-face with some of nature's most exotic and majestic creatures at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Explore, learn and play in an enchanting world of Bottlenose Dolph...
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The Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo

3555 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV    
Touted as one of the most unique and beloved attractions in Las Vegas, Flamingo's Wildlife Habitat is a serene paradise. It is conveniently free of charge and open to the public daily. Nestled on t...
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Bergen County Zoo

216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ    
The Bergen County Zoo is a “New World” zoo, exhibiting wildlife from North and South America. You have the unique opportunity to view such rare and unusual species as Baird’s Tapirs, Andean Condors...
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Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Avenue
West Orange, NJ    
Turtle Back Zoo is a facility of the Essex County Parks Department. The zoo is funded by the County of Essex as a service to the residents of the County and the surrounding areas. The Zoological So...
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA    
A place where children explore, discover and play through hands-on science exhibits and a variety of animals. Free entry; $5 p/person donation suggested. The Zoo is home to more than 50 species...
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National Zoo

3001 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC    
Always free of charge and open 364 days a year, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex. Founded in 1889, the Zoo sits...
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Bay Beach Wildlife Emporium

1660 East Shore Drive
Green Bay, WI    
The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a 600-acre urban wildlife refuge featuring live animal exhibits, educational displays, miles of hiking, skiing and walking trails and various wildlife viewing op...
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New Zoo

4418 Reforestation Road
Green Bay, WI    
New Zoo is the connecting the community with wildlife and nature through engaging, interactive experiences. The missiom of New Zoo is to connect the community with wildlife and nature through enga...
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Memphis Zoo

2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN    
The Memphis Zoo is home to the world’s longest living hippopotamus, “Adonis," who died in 1965 at the age of 54. The male hippo sired approximately 25 offspring in his lifetime, giving the Zoo the ...
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Toledo Zoo

2 Hippo Way
Toledo, OH    
The Toledo Zoo© is more than just a great value. With a world of animals, from mammoth elephants to tiny toads, it's a trip around the world - from the Arctic to Africa - all in one great day! ...
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Reptile Gardens

8955 U.S. 16
Rapid City, SD    
Founded in 1937, and still under ownership of the same family, the Black Hills’ Reptile Gardens has steadily grown to one of the leading tourist attractions in the Midwest. Since its beginning, Re...
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The Creature Conservancy

4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI    
The Creature Conservancy promotes conservation through education. Attend or host an animal presentation, volunteer, or become a donor or sponsor. The mission of The Creature Conservancy is to wo...
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Shedd Aquarium

1200 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL    
Shedd Aquarium sparks compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.Visit today to experience 32,000 unbelievable animals from around the globe, including sea otters, dolphins...
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Lincoln Park Zoo

2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL    
Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature through a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of a...
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Brandywine Zoo

1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE    
The Brandywine Zoo is part of the Delaware State Parks and is managed by the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation with the support of the Delaware Zoological Society. The purpose of the Bra...
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Reid Park Zoo

3400 Zoo Court Tucson
Tucson, AZ    
Reid Park Zoo’s mission is “to encourage commitment to the conservation of biological diversity and to provide educational and fun experiences for visitors of all ages.” The Zoo, founded in 1965...
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Little Rock Zoo

1 Jonesboro Drive
Little Rock, AR    
The LR Zoo is Arkansas's largest family attraction located in the heart of War Memorial Park. 700 animals are featured on 33 beautifully landscaped acres.
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STAR Eco Station

10101 Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA    
STAR Eco Station is a non-profit environmental education and exotic wildlife rescue center. The STAR Eco Station's mission is "Preservation through Education." We carry out this mission daily by e...
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Carolina Raptor Center

6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC    
Carolina Raptor Center is a living museum, dedicated to the conservation of birds of prey. Located in Latta Plantation Nature Preserve. Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewards...
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Monkey Jungle

14805 Southwest 216th Street
Miami, FL    
MONKEY JUNGLE was an innovator of many of the concepts currently seen in the design of zoological parks. It is home to nearly400 primates, most running free on a 30 acre reserve. It is one of the f...
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Connecticuts Beardsley Zoo

1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT    
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is a wonderful place to visit - alone or with your family. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American s...
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California Academy Of Sciences

55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA    
Based in Golden Gate Park, the California Academy of Sciences is a destination like no other and a must-see San Francisco museum. It’s the only place on Earth to house an aquarium, planetarium, and...
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San Francisco Zoo

1 Zoo Road
San Francisco, CA    
Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful ga...
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Zoomazium

5500 Phinney Avenue North
Seattle, WA    
Woodland Park Zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act. Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo has spark...
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Central Park Zoo

830 5th Avenue
New York, NY    
Enjoy a stroll through the Central Park Zoo and visit our sea lions, new grizzly bears exhibit and daily penguin feedings.
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Stone Zoo

149 Pond Street
Stoneham, MA    
Stone Zoo, formerly known as the Middlesex Fells Zoo, is located on a 26-acre site near the sparkling Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. Charles Price, Superintendent of the Metropolitan District...
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In Sync Exotics

3430 Skyview Drive
Wylie, TX    
In-Sync Exotics is a federally and state licensed non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue facility dedicated to providing a safe haven for unwanted and abused exotic cats. In-Sync Exotics is accredited by the ...
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San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA    
San Diego Zoo Global is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. San Diego Zoo Global is ...
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Seaworld

500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, CA    
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a subsidiary of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS). For more than 50 years, Seaworld has been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering per...
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Seaworld

7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando, FL    
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a subsidiary of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS). For more than 50 years, Seaworld has been a leading theme park and entertainment company delivering per...