Looking for something to do with the kids or just spend a little time outside? Let’s visit the Bronx Zoo.
You would think with all our trips to zoos over the years, that we would have long since visited the Bronx Zoo, since it’s so big and one of the closest zoos to our home.
Think again.
Madeline had never been.
Nick went once on a field trip last year.
If I’ve gone, it was as a kid with my family or on a school trip.
Which means it was a good 35 years ago.
So we have never been as a family and we were clearly long overdue.
It’s kind of one of the reasons staycations are so popular … it’s a good reminder of what is in your own figurative backyard.
So last year, when friends invited us to go with them on Mother’s Day I, of course, said yes.
Less than an hour by car, it was pretty easy to get to, and even easier since I just followed them. We arrived close to when the zoo opened, so parking was a breeze, and since they are members, I think they have access to lots that non-members don’t.
See: bonus.
First impression?
The zoo is huuuuuge.
We spent about six hours there and I’m not even sure we did half of it.
It’s that big.
Tons of walking, so be prepared.
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