Regent Park, one of London’s many large and picturesque parks, is a great place to enjoy a paddle boat ride on its lake or go for a stroll to take in the streams with waterfowl and lush green trees as well as some with pretty pink flowers. In the northern edge of the park is…
Set in the heart of one of Rome’s largest parks, the Villa Borghese, you’ll find the Zoological Garden of Rome (Bioparco). Opened in 1911, this 101 year old zoo covers 17 hectares (42 acres) and is home to over 1100 animals representing over 200 species. Known for its animals, lush plants – as it is…
Much of the Dublin Zoo’s African Plains exhibit is composed of a string of man-made islands in their large natural lake. It’s on one of these large islands you’ll find the Gorilla Rainforest exhibit that includes not only a large, lush green island with various trees and climbing structures but also an indoor enclosure. Encompassing 12,000 square metres, the…
The Edinburgh Zoo has the only giant pandas in the UK, and is also home to the UK’s only koalas. After a stroll through the Australian exhibit’s walk-through aviary where you see the beautiful Victoria crowned pigeon, you’ll meet the zoo’s Queensland koalas. Some people think that koalas are drugged from the toxic eucalyptus leaves they…
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 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. …
Lady of the Zoos 