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Eight Ways to Have Fun at the Lupa Zoo in Springfield, MA
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Eight Ways to Have Fun at the Lupa Zoo in Springfield, MA

ByJennRecord

The 20 acre Lupa Zoo in Ludlow, Massachusetts (just 15 minutes from downtown Springfield, Massachusetts) is home to over 500 animals, including everything from bobcats, zebras, bears, and donkeys to camels, antelope, goats, ostriches and emus.  Polish immigrants Henry and Joan Lupa owned a landscaping and construction business in the 1960s and 1970s and later grew such a large collection of farm animals that locals began visiting. The Lupas decided to open a zoo to the general public in 1996. Today, there are additions that include ponds with several species of birds, a critter garden, and an indoor habitat for sloths, lizards, snakes, and more! Kids of all ages will enjoy learning about, and seeing up close, over 100 species of animals.

10 Ways to Explore the Palm Beach Zoo in  West Palm Beach, Florida
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10 Ways to Explore the Palm Beach Zoo in  West Palm Beach, Florida

ByJennRecord

This past summer, we visited family who live in Delray Beach, Florida and finally got the chance to visit one of their favorite spots: the Palm Beach Zoo.  The 23 acre zoo and conservation society, located in West Palm Beach, is one of the most popular attractions in the area and one spot the whole family will enjoy!

Exploring the National Zoo in Washington D.C.
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Exploring the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

ByJennRecord

Disclosure: This is a leftover post from our adventures in 2019. I fact checked; all information should be up to date or linked to up to date resources.

The only zoo in the Smithsonian’s collection of 19 museums in Washington DC and New York City, the National Zoo is home to almost 400 species and 2,700 animals in a 163 acre park in the northwest section of Washington DC. The zoo was founded in 1889 and is free to visitors all year.

10 Children’s Museums, Aquariums, and Zoos to Virtually Explore
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10 Children’s Museums, Aquariums, and Zoos to Virtually Explore

ByJennRecord

Last week, we shared a list of 10 National Parks sites that we have previously visited that now offer virtual tours. After the post went live, we found this massive collection of activities and Junior Ranger assignments that children (and adults!) can complete at home. Find the full list here.

This week, we have been looking through old scrapbooks of past trips. Our children have been reminiscing about specific children’s museums, aquariums, and zoos and their favorite activity or animal from each spot. This week we’re sharing our top 10 children’s spots to virtually explore:

kids in Fairfield University and UCONN sweatshirts
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10 Kid Friendly Spots Along I-95 in Connecticut to Enjoy this Spring

ByJennRecord

We’ve lived in Connecticut almost 25 years and LOVE all of the museums, historical sites, cultural attractions, beaches and parks, and overall beauty and friendliness of the Nutmeg State. We’ve shared many of our adventures throughout Connecticut on the blog over the past 8 years: City Guides for New Haven, Coastal Connecticut, Hartford, and Mystic; food trails all over Fairfield County; hiking adventures in Fairfield County, in Western Connecticut, in Central Connecticut, and in Mystic County.

Five Ways to Explore Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens in Washington D.C.
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Five Ways to Explore Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens in Washington D.C.

ByJennRecord

On a recent trip to Washington DC, we had the opportunity to visit a new-to-us spot, Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens, located in the northwest section of DC, just one mile from the National Zoo and five miles from the Washington Mall. The 25 acre estate includes the main mansion, purchased by Majorie Merriweather Post in 1955 as her spring and fall seasonal home, 13 acres of formal gardens, and another dozen acres of natural woodlands.