This past week the kids and I went to the Greensboro Science Center - which happens to be a museum, zoo, and aquarium, all wrapped up in one great destination! The museum covers all sorts of topics, and does so through a variety of different types of exhibits! They have recently completed a major addition (their large aquarium section), and are now getting ready for some more … [Read more...] about Greensboro Science Center – check out their new Sciquarium!!!
Zoos
Audubon Aquarium, NOLA…
The Audubon Zoo was such a hit that we knew the Audubon Aquarium would be fabulous too! We surely were not disappointed! The area in front of the aquarium is under construction (but it does not interfere with the entrance); a public water park is in the works. :D Right inside the entrance is a nice gift shop... (and the boys said to be sure to mention that there are 2 … [Read more...] about Audubon Aquarium, NOLA…
Audubon Zoo, NOLA (that’s New Orleans, Louisiana ;) )…
During our 2 weeks in Louisiana, we were able to spend 5 days at the Bayou Segnette State Park near New Orleans. A couple of those days were spent visiting New Orleans. One of the days that we went into NOLA, we stopped at the Audubon Nature Institute's Zoo. Located in what is now the city of New Orleans, the location of the zoo used to be a plantation... The Audubon … [Read more...] about Audubon Zoo, NOLA (that’s New Orleans, Louisiana ;) )…
Visiting the Houston Zoo…
Friday, the tribe drove into Houston (TX), to do something other than fishing. ;) We spent the day at the Houston Zoo! The zoo had excellent parking, and the grounds were clean and well kept. After getting through the gate, the first place that we went was the aquarium building...The tanks were well lit, and each of the tanks had an informative, electronic display above … [Read more...] about Visiting the Houston Zoo…
Texas State Aquarium, yep, MORE pics ;)
We had two favorite places at the aquarium. Our favorite 'show' was the dolphins... The aquarium has 2 dolphins. They are kept in a large tank with an underwater viewing area... Topside, Peanut got in trouble for leaning past the rails... For the show, the majority of the tribe sat in the 'splash' section. Caleb, Beth, and I kept good and dry way up on top. The show … [Read more...] about Texas State Aquarium, yep, MORE pics ;)