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    Home » LIfestyle » South Florida

    Palm Beach Zoo

    Jul 23, 2015 · 3 Comments

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    Yesterday Bailey and I had our first play date with a new friend from school, at the Palm Beach Zoo.  When her friend got there she was so excited she was shaking.  I love the zoo because no matter how many times you go you always see something different.

      
    My Tips

    The zoo is open from 9am to 5pm, with the last ticket sold at 4:15pm so I like to make the zoo a morning activity for us with a picnic lunch.  Personally I like to see the animals first and then do the splash area when we are hot and sweaty.  There are only two restrooms that I have found, one next to the exit and one at the cafe, which is about half way through the zoo.

    Rides

    The Safari Train ride and Wildlife Carousel are some of Bailey's favorite activities.  They cost $3 each or 2 for $5 with all proceeds benefiting the Zoo's animals

       
     Animals 

    There are a number of animal shows and enrichment.  Our favorite is the Wow, Wings over Water show.  It is an interactive show featuring over 20 trained birds.  The birds literally fly into the stands.  The tiger animal enrichment is a must see.

    Interactive Fountain

    This is by far Bailey's favorite section of the zoo.  It has provided hours and hours of entertainment for us and the perfect place to cool down.  I did not realize this during our first couple of trip, there are changing tents just West of the fountain area.
       

     What to Bring

    I recommend bringing the following items: camera, binoculars (if your kids are old enough to use them), comfortable shoes, swimsuit, towel and change of clothes (for the splash area), sunscreen, water shoes, hats, sunglasses, stroller (even if it is just to carry your bags), Lunch and snacks - there are lots of tables and chairs to have a picnic (there is also a restaurant if you want to purchase food)  The website says that you cannot bring in food or drinks, but I have had no issues.  Quarters to buy food for the fish and birds.

    More about the Palm Beach Zoo - http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/

    1. Zoo at Night - Rour and Pour
    2. Summer concert series at Mizner
    3. Picnic in the Park
    4. Beach
    5. Collect shells
    6. Organize Bailey's artwork
    7. Staycation
    8. Trip to the Keys
    9. Date night
    10. Bubble event at CityPlace
    11. Elmo at Science Explorum
    12. Special time with cousins
    13. Sleepover at MiMi and Papa
    14. Picnic at Daddy's Office
    15. Sarasota to see Uncle Chad, Tat and Byron
    16. Summer reading program at library
    17. Drop in storytime at Library
    18. Miami Seaqurium
    19. Swim in the pool
    20. Playground at Bailey's school
    21. Friday series at the library
    22. Miami Zoo
    23. Hang out with new friends
    24. As many dance parties as possible
    25. Boating
    26. Diving equipment
    27. Lion Coubtry Safari

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    1. Carleigh says

      July 23, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Looks like such a grear zoo!

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      • HappyFamily says

        July 23, 2015 at 2:08 pm

        I would recommend it if you are ever in South Florida. Smaller than the miami zoo. Perfect size for us.

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    2. Kristen says

      June 21, 2017 at 11:17 am

      New Bathroom by the new Marty exhibit just past carousel - and porta potty across from tigers by the summer camp tent

      Reply

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