I look forward to the butterfly show at the Krohn Conservatory in Cincinnati every year. The butterfly exhibit takes us from spring to summer with a gorgeous array of butterflies and flowers.
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Animal Encounters
A Behind the Scenes Tour of the Toledo Zoo
I have to start out with a confession, I honestly didn’t really know if the Toledo Zoo could compare to my home zoo (Cincinnati Zoo) and I was pleasantly surprised that the Toledo Zoo exceeded my expectations.
Our first visit to the Toledo Zoo began at the Aquarium with a Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Ron Fricke, deputy director of the Zoo.
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An Elephant Encounter That You Will Never Forget!
For my first visit to Wilstem Ranch, I tried an adventure on their ATV tour that gave me more confidence that I could drive an ATV successfully over challenging terrain. For my second adventure at Wilstem Ranch, I discovered another reason that I HAD to go back.
An opportunity to encounter an elephant up close.Make that, three Elephants.
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Adventure Ideas for a Weekend in the Smoky Mountains
Our family loves any excuse to visit the Smoky Mountain region. There is always a great mix of nature and adventure there.
…Why this year’s butterfly theme at the Krohn might be my favorite
I love to go to the Krohn Conservatory’s Butterfly Show every year but this year’s theme might be my favorite. Why???
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An Encounter with Wolves at Wolf Creek Habitat and Rescue
A friend shared with me about a wolf encounter that she has in Brookville, Indiana and I immediately became obsessed with crossing a wolf encounter off of my adventure list as soon as possible.
The power of an adventure suggestion is very strong, and once I hear about something unique to try, I have instant tunnel vision.
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See Bravo the Galapagos Tortoise before He’s Gone -Kids Get in Free during Winter Family Days, Jan. 7-March 1
5 Reasons Why I loved African Safari Wildlife Park
I absolutely LOVED our adventure with animals at African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio.
I might even say it’s made its way into my all-time top 10 adventures which is a pretty big deal because our family has shared a lot of incredible experiences.
There are a few reasons why I thought it was so great.
…Penguin Encounters at Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium provides a unique experience for guests who want to get up close with African penguins. Your visit is in a climate controlled room which means you don’t need any additional layers of clothing because African penguins are used to warmer temperatures.
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Kentucky Down Under – Australian Themed Animal Park
Kentucky Down Under has been on my adventure list for a while. One of the big reasons it’s been on my list is because they have kangaroos! What’s even better is that you can interact with them!
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