Menu
SixSuitcaseTravel – Big Family Travel
  • Search Hotels Sleep 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Big Families Can Cruise
  • Vacation Rentals
  • Cabins
  • RV Rental
  • Write for Us – Big Family Travel
  • Disclaimer
  • About
SixSuitcaseTravel – Big Family Travel

How to Slow Down and Enjoy a Zoo Trip with Kids

Posted on 2009-08-042018-03-23 by Theresa Jorgensen

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.  Afterwards, 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.

Theresa Jorgensen on FacebookTheresa Jorgensen on GoogleTheresa Jorgensen on PinterestTheresa Jorgensen on Twitter
Theresa Jorgensen
Theresa Jorgensen
Theresa is the mother of four including twins. She is the owner of SixSuitcaseTravel, a travel site for big families of 5, 6, 7, 8. She enjoys helping other big families build life-long travel memories. Her family's travel bucket list includes DC (done!), Yellowstone, London and anywhere in the Caribbean.
  • travel tips
  • Comments Closed

    Easily Find Big Family Hotels


    Rent Your RV Now!

    Article Search

    About Us

    Contact Us/ Advertise

    Privacy Policy

    Terms of Use

    Customer Service

    ©2019 SixSuitcaseTravel – Big Family Travel | Powered by WordPress & Superb Themes