Appropriate age group:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Time needed:
Half Day

Type of weather:
Rainy

Description:
Children love all creatures great and small. Locate the nearest zoo or aquarium for something fun to do during that inevitable rainy vacation day. Check the web, the chamber of commerce, local papers or pay a visit to the visitor's center to find out what's available in your next vacation spot.

Zoos and aquariums feature all kinds of animals from the domestic to the extremely rare and exotic. You'll find hands-on exhibits and daily water shows, as well as special events such as the birth of new babies. Education about the importance of wildlife conservation, habitats, and the environment are prevalent.

Some zoos and aquariums offer summer camps and other educational study programs.