Sun bears, named for the patch of fur on their chest that resembles the rising sun, are the smallest and rarest species of bear. A native of South East Asia, sun bears are known to be very curious and energetic which was quite evident on our visit. With indoor and outdoor enclosures full of climbing structures,…
On this cool, rainy day along the Budongo Trail at the Edinburgh Zoo, before approaching the exhibit we stumbled upon a gorgeous, elaborate wooden bench where you can sit beside beautifully carved out chimps. I loved it, it was a great piece. Before venturing into the building and out of the rain we strolled past the outdoor…
What better way to enjoy a day at the Edinburgh Zoo then with umbrella in hand and water-logged shoes on an authentic rainy day in Scotland. Our first visit was to see the UK’s only giant pandas, here at the Edinburgh Zoo. The Edinburgh Zoo offers a unique experience when it comes to visiting their…
The Zoological Society of Scotland was founded in 1909 and by July of 1913 the Edinburgh Zoo was opened. Located just west of Edinburgh’s city center on 82 acres of rolling hillside, the Edinburgh Zoo is home to over 1000 rare and endangered species. It wasn’t until after a visit in 1948 by HRH King…
The Georgia Aquarium has a variety of behind the scenes options for visitors, whether you’re partial to the chill of a beluga whale interaction, or perhaps a casual stroll around the aquarium’s backstage with a tour behind the scenes, or the amazing opportunity to swim with some of the ocean’s most spectacular creatures like whale…
Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager exhibit, at 6.3 million gallons is the largest aquarium habitat in the world, is the best marine exhibit I’ve ever seen. With over 4,500 square feet and 185 tons of acrylic viewing windows wherever you are in this exhibit you have a fish eye view on a plethora of marine life. …
Georgia Aquarium’s Georgia Explorer exhibit is a wonderful place to immerse oneself in one or all of their three different touch tanks as well as learn about the various marine life that can be found in Georgia’s rivers and off its coast. The first touch pool is my favourite as it has the social and…
Lady of the Zoos 