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Zoo Day with Kids at the Philadelphia Zoo, Urban Green and Wild Works

Jun 10, 2019

Zoo Day

Our zoo day was long overdue. The Philadelphia Zoo has so much history as it opened in 1874. Although I do not remember going to the zoo as a child it is one of the places we went for family time. I think my last visit with my tween was nine years ago. The zoo is an ideal trip for family with over 1,000 animals and over 500 plant species.

*I received complimentary tickets free of charge(all opinions shared are my own) and decided to make Sunday a zoo day. The day was perfect thanks to the weather. I was able to convince both kids to go. We had a great time going through the different exhibits. I really love the fact the zoo continues to make additions to the zoo. The zoo offers a trail exploration called Zoo360 that includes a network of see-through mesh trails. It was really cool to see animals so close up roaming through the trails overhead. Another addition is the urban green which is beautifully landscaped with outdoor seating and a number of food trucks plus an ice cream stand.

I know we covered the entire zoo visiting the Big Cat Falls, Outback Post, Primate Reserve, KidZoo, McNeil Aviation Center, Reptiles and Amphibians, and much more.

My favorite animal

Urban Green

Wild Works

The other addition includes Wild Works which is an ariel rope course. My tween loved the zip lining part of the course.


Another favorite around the zoo is the Lego exhibits, these are phenomenal.

Lastly, the card keys are back! These brought back memories. A real educational experience as you unlock stories from the animal keepers.

On the next visit, we have to pack our lunch and download the zoo app to assist with navigating all the activities for the day. If you’re looking for a fun and engaging family activity during the summer definitely plan a trip to the zoo.

Filed Under: Family, Philadelphia Area Fun Tagged With: familyfun, phillyfun, phillyzoo

2019 Philadelphia Flower Show – “Flower Power”

Mar 21, 2019

*I received tickets free of charge. All opinions shared are my own.

PhiladelphiaFlowerShow
Philadelphia Flower Show



Philadelphia Flower Show

After growing up in the city, this was my first Philadelphia Flower Show. The floral designs throughout the show representing various countries were beautiful works of art. The FTD World Cup was the top attraction of the flower show from March 1st to 3rd. The 2019 Interflora World Cup Champion was Bart Hassam, Austria. I tried to capture a few of the designs as I walked through taking in everything.

Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia Flower Show

I love flowers for adding a nice decorative touch to any room. They are also good to boost my mood. Aetna offered a both for mindfulness. The idea was to use all of your senses for the exhibit.

Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia Flower Show

In addition to the floral designs, there were exhibits with various competitors for terrariums, succulents, cacti, bonsai, and foliage. In the bonsai exhibit, there was an attendee who provided information on the bonsais.

The Power of the Seasons displayed each season with items that were representative of the senses for each season.

This is a nice event for the entire family. Everything under one roof, exhibits, vendors selling everything from fresh flowers, household accessories, to jewelry. There are also food vendors as well. I am looking forward to next year’s theme.

Filed Under: Family, Philadelphia Area Fun Tagged With: familyfun, flowershow, Philly, phs, weekend

Philadelphia – Spring and Summer Fun at Spruce Street Harbor Park

May 30, 2017

Philadelphia Spruce Street Harbor Park

Philadelphia offers a number of activities during the spring and summer season.  This is yet another outdoor space for family fun.   I noticed people on my Facebook timeline posting pictures from Spruce Street Harbor Park.  This is another venue in my backyard that was worth a drive into the city.  It is located off of Columbus Blvd (Delaware Avenue) at Spruce Street along Penns Landing.   The kids and I decided to go and I was pleasantly surprised with the overall design.   The weather was perfect enough to enjoy some outdoor sights.   I enjoy the city for activities, however, my pet peeve is PARKING.    The parking lot is $20 unless you are a Blue Cross & Blue Shield employee parking is $13.  (***eyeroll***). There is on street parking on Columbus Boulevard,  if you are lucky enough to find parking in a designated area.   Ok, I digress.

Now for a look inside of this urban oasis of activities.   Spruce Street Harbor Park opened in 2014,  it is open from July to August.  It is a unique space at Penns Landing because it offers a boardwalk,  a beach, a fountain area and misting stations.    The main attraction for the #SSHP is a number of floating barges with lily pad gardens, a pop-up restaurant and bar and nets over the water.   I would suggest checking the calendar of events because throughout the season there are festivals, concerts, and movies on the Great Plaza.    There is also a Facebook page for activity updates, Spruce Street Harbor Park.     If you want to unwind and relax there are hammocks, Adirondack chairs or find a seat underneath an umbrella in the beach area.  Just a tidbit of information, Huffington Post voted the urban beach, one of the best urban beaches in the world, who knew?

What would Philadelphia be without a great selection of foods, the food vendors are set up in cargo containers along the harbor boardwalk.   For the foodie in you,  there are delicious  summer foods  from Federal Donuts with their famous  donuts by the bag and chicken sandwiches(note: the food here is not the same menu as the other Federal Donuts throughout the city), Graso Group(offering chicken fingers, fries, hot dogs and other fare), ice cream from Franklin Fountain(my favorite banana a cup is $5 and you get a hearty scoop), a water ice truck that sells funnel cake(yummy) and I spotted a food truck Distrito’s for my chicken tacos.   For adults seeking alcoholic beverages, there is a concession serving craft beer and cocktails which must be consumed inside the Oasis.

In the Columbus seating area, there is plenty of movable seating, an oversized chess game, oversized soft Legos, a large Jenga game.  Another attraction for the kids is the cargo container with plenty of arcade games to get the kids attention.    The arcade has a photo booth for those who like to take those quirky and memorable pictures.   The Independence Seaport Museum has admission to tour the ships that are docked on the waterfront.     Now if you walk pass the ship Gazela you will find the beach area with lounge chairs, beach umbrellas and a simulated pebble beach material.  If you need to cool off, don’t forget to visit the Mist Walk. There is also roller skating on the other side of harbor park, which is $3 admission per person, $10 per person for skate rentals.

 

 

Filed Under: Philadelphia Area Fun Tagged With: familyfun, Kids, Philadelphia, thingstodo

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