And thanks to our increasingly urban society, "a petting zoo may be the only place where kids are exposed to animals besides cats and dogs," she says. Jayarao agrees. "It would be a shame to see ...

The Wild Lanterns at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo return this winter with new 21-year-old and older fun and activities ... old and about $30 for children. Toddlers and babies get in for free.

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary flips ... gets too warm and the animals don’t want to be out. If you’re looking for an enriching, budget-friendly outdoor activity geared toward young children ...

Animal lovers say the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a must, especially if you ... the giraffes (for a fee), saying it was a great activity for kids and parents alike. Others complimented the zoo's ...