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Updated Feb 08, 2010

Q: Petting Zoos    —Coppell, TX

"Are there any petting zoos around here that a 2 year old would enjoy. Just looking for a place for her to see some a..."

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Hi R., maybe you could contact local private animal sanctuaries. They usually welcome visitors if you call ahead. There are rabbit, turtle, cat etc. sanctuaries. Als...

Hi R., There is a petting zoo at Fairfield Farms in Plano at Parker Rd and 75. The children receive a bucket with food to feed all the animals. They have sheep, goa...

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Q: Need Advice on How You Would Rate the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton.    —Oswego, IL

"The Fam and I plan on going to the Cosley Zoo on Friday. The weather is gonna be delightful and since it's free, we a..."

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I LOOOOVE Cosley Zoo! The previous poster mentioned all the animals that you can see. I was just there last week and I will tell you that the owls, turtles, snakes a...

We love Cosley Zoo. It's small but lots of fun. Its kept up very well too. It takes us about 30 minutes to get there & well worth the drive. There is another free ...

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Q: Cant Remember the Name of the Animal Park You Drive through....need Help Please!    —Rowlett, TX

"Hi Moms, There was this awesome animal zoo like park you can drive through and feed the animals. They have deer, dee..."

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You may be referring to... Fossil Rim in Glenn R., TX http://www.fossilrim.com/

Are you talking about Glen Rose??

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Q: Seeking Coupons or Information Re: "OUT of AFRICA" Zoo    —Phoenix, AZ

"My 17 year old daughter wants to take a road trip to "OUT OF AFRICA" zoo. I believe this is around Camp Verde (we li..."

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Are you talking about the one right off the freeway on the way up north near Jerome ??? It is an awesome zoo. Yes, Expensive. We had a great time and it is bused al...

Check the junk mail newspaper fliers that come on Wednesday and Thursday. The one I got last month was for $7.00 off and the one two weeks ago was buy one get one free.

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Q: Half Price Wed. at the Zoo??    —The Colony, TX

"How crowded is it on half price Wednesdays at the Ft Worth zoo? I want to take my 2 y/o but don't want to deal with ..."

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We went the last Wed in Aug and it was fine!

We made the mistake of going during spring break and I didn't know that it was half price day, so to say it was crowded is an understatement. The police had the exit ...

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Q: Anyone Know Where to Get Coupons for Shedd Aquarium??    —Oswego, IL

"I am planning a trip to Shedd Aquarium with my family and was wondering if there is anywhere I can get discounted tic..."

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I was JUST there on Monday. If you go on their website under "planning your trip" and discounts (I think), it will tell you the dates that are free to go on. Monday ...

we ended up getting a membership when we went - it ended up being an extra $5 I think maybe it was even cheaper? - and then we will just make sure we go again by the e...

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Q: Pony Ride    —Plano, TX

"My son loves pony. Please advise me where to get pony ride in Plano, Allen or Frisco area. Thanks very much."

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There is a place right behind Joe's Crab Shack on 75 that has pony rides. And also there is a place in Frisco on Coit and 121 (I think??) that advertises pony rides. ...

Frisco Horse Park on 121/Coit is not good. There will be some good oppotunites this Fall for horse rides. The center at Spring Creek/Preston, where Wiers is loca...

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Q: Zoo on Saturday?    —Plano, TX

"Our Spring Break plans have been foiled b/c of the rain. We are heading out to the arboretum today and planned on hi..."

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I've never been for spring break, but my experience with the zoo overall is that getting there first thing in the morning when they open is your best bet.

We went once on a Spring Break Saturday and it was crazy. The lines were an hour or more just to get in, so we did not go in. Not sure if that was just a fluke or if i...

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Q: Lowery Park vs Busch Gardens/Adventure Island    —Tampa, FL

"Our zoo pass is getting ready to expire and I'm debating whether to renew it or get a pass to Busch Gardens/Adventure..."

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ive never been to lowry park zoo but i know busch gardens is great!! and just to let you know you can get a A.I.pass with out getting a B.G.pass! the only thing is tha...

Hi C., My family and I rotate passes on a yearly basis between Lowry and MOSI and had maintained our Busch Gardens/Adventure Island passes from 2002 until this past s...

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Q: Discount Tickets for the Ft. Worth Zoo    —Euless, TX

"Anyone know of a good place to get discount tickets? Do any grocery stores carry them?"

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I saw a sign in Keller Town Hall that said they have discount tickets. However, the best deal is to go on half price Wednesday. If you know someone who is a member t...

Not that I am aware of but if you go to www.tourtexas.com, you can get a whopping $1.00 off or if you can go anyday of the week, you can get 1/2 price on Wednesday. H...

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