A lot of libraries have museum passes that are available for free or discounted admission to parks, museums, and other attractions. The Beardsley Zoo is a very popular one but we were able to reserve it about a month in advance. Just check on your library's main page and see if there is a link for Museum Passes. My library gives you the option to search up to 30 days in advance. You can also reserve the passes at libraries outside of your town, but check their rules first. Sometimes you have to call the day of instead of reserving online.
It was K's first time at the zoo where she could actually run around and enjoy the animals. She was so excited when we first got there that she was so close to them!
This was one of my favorite parts. The zoo has 3 bald eagles and one of them was taking a bath in the little pond right in front of us. They had a sign explaining that zoos are only allowed to have the eagles if they have been injured in some way and unable to return to the wild. When this particular eagle got out of the water were noticed it was missing some of its right wing. They are so beautiful to watch!
Peacocks roam freely around the zoo, which H loved. K kept trying to run up and pet them....and the chipmunks.....and the squirrels. One day she'll realize that most animals do not want her running up to them squealing. She has yet to catch one.
This was a really cool thing to try right at the entrance of the zoo. They have a condor right when you walk in and afterwards you can "spread your wings" to see how big your wingspan is. Then you can see what kind of animal matches your wingspan. H had the wingspan of a Red-Tailed Hawk and K had the wingspan of Barn Owl.
We will most definitely be back again soon. Hopefully we'll be able to get the free library passes again!
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