Have an extra day out with the kids this summer? From zoos, nature, water parks to splash pads, why not check out some of these fantastic daycation ideas!
In case you haven’t visited in a while, the Beardsley Zoo is a great place to spend the day. Recently, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo welcomed several new exhibits including camels will also call the Zoo home until Labor Day. Kids of all ages are welcome to climb aboard these camels for an experience they won't soon forget.
The camels, named Toby and Goliath, may be found on the greenhouse lawn and rides will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $5 per person, which includes photos. Visitors will be able to purchase ride tickets at the front gate, gift shop, carousel, and at the camel ride. While there are no age restrictions for riders, anyone five years old and younger requires an adult rider with them. The zoo also is offering a combo ticket for both a carousel and camel ride for $6.00.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is closer than you think and open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adult admission (ages 12 & older) is $12.00, children (ages 3 -11) and senior admission (62 and older) is just $10.00, and children under 3 years old are free. Zoo members also are admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge. For more information about Connecticut's only zoo visit www.beardsleyzoo.org
Water Parks, Splash Pads, Indoor Fun...and Legoland!
Check out these local water parks: Lake Compounce, Splash Down Beach, CocoKey, Quassy, Brownstone Park, and Six Flags New England.
For splash pads, visit Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, The Dinosaur Place, and Devon’s Place inside Matthews Park in Norwalk. Remember to check out the water play area and Solar Express Train at the Stepping Stones Museum. Or check out LegoLand in Westchester!
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is a $12 million, 32,300 square-foot indoor attraction featuring more than 3 million LEGO bricks, geared towards children ages 3-10 and their families. Its range of educational and interactive attractions include hands-on play areas, a 4D cinema, master classes led by Master Model Builders, two LEGO amusement rides, special party rooms and MINILAND — the venue’s signature re-creation of landmark locations and buildings throughout Westchester County and New York City, made entirely out of LEGO bricks. For more information, visit online.
If it rains: Check out the IMAX movies, Lorikeets exhibit and cute summer camp at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. For running around, Chelsea Piers in Stamford offers something for everyone, from a bouncy room to ice rinks, waterslides and pool. Or try KIDS U, Pump It Up, and Tumble Jungle in Norwalk, Kidville in Westport, or Great Play in Stamford. Visit the Nutmeg Bowl and Bounce in Fairfield. And of course, there's always the local Y and libraries, which have tons of free programs daily.
