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How to Slow Down and Enjoy a Zoo Trip with Kids

    giraffe at zoo

    Take clipboards, paper, and pencils to the zoo.

    It can be difficult to make children slow down when visiting the zoo. They want to see as many animals as they can and fast! One way to help them slow down is to have them stop and draw the animals.

    We’ve enjoyed many leisurely trips to the zoo with clipboards in hand. We’ll find a shady spot to sit in front of our favorite animals and sketch away. Afterward, we’ll compare pictures and discuss what part of the animal was hardest to capture. Everyone has their favorite animal to draw so we always stop for those.

    When you get home, date the drawings and put them in a binder. Add to the binder whenever you go to the zoo. It’s a great way to keep the drawings and you’ll enjoy seeing your child’s drawing skills progress over the years.

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    Theresa Jorgensen

    Theresa Jorgensen

    Theresa Jorgensen is a mother to four children including twins. She recognized the necessity for a comprehensive resource of hotels that cater to big families with rooms and suites for 5, 6, 7, or 8 people in a single room while traveling with her own family. In 2008, she established SixSuitcaseTravel to compile a database of such hotels. Over time, the website has grown to include travel advice, itineraries, road trip suggestions, national park guides, and more. Theresa takes pleasure in assisting other big families in creating unforgettable travel experiences.