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The Philadelphia Zoo announces Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age

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The Philadelphia Zoo announces Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age




The Philadelphia Zoo announces Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age, a brand-new immersive multi-sensory experience featuring 24-life-size, animatronic dinosaurs that will transport guests back to when these giants roamed the Earth.   Opening to the public on March 29, 2021, Big Time highlights some of history’s most powerful events, volcanic eruptions, and asteroid strikes, that changed the atmosphere, the level of the seas, the temperature of the earth, even the amount of sunlight on the planet.  As a result of these catastrophes, some creatures had the time to adapt, and others did not, dying off forever. Through evocative landscapes, realistic settings, immersive sounds, and life-like giants, Big Time takes guests through the Age of Dinosaurs through to present day, showing what life was like and the challenges faced when these amazons walked the planet.

  




Big Time will open to members Thursday, March 25th to Sunday, March 28th. Big Time opens to the general public on Monday, March 29th, through September 30th. 

Tickets and reservations are available for Big Time starting on February 17th at Noon. All reservations should be made online at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Attendance will be capped to ensure a wonderful, safe experience, don’t wait to reserve your visit now.  Zoo Admission tickets are for a specific date and time. Entrance times are every half hour. Reserve BIG TIME tickets with your admission to secure your spot.  Tickets are the cost of General Zoo Admission $24 for ages 12+ and $19 for ages 2-11, children under 2 are free, plus entrance for Big Time $6 (adults and children ages 2+).  Members enjoy free admission to the Zoo with advance reservations and save on BIG TIME tickets!

Big Time will be open from 9:30am to 5:00 pm daily. The last entrance time to the exhibit is 4:00pm. Stay tuned for special evening dates coming closer to the opening date. 

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Virtual Field Trips

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Virtual Field Trips



Just because you are stuck in the house it doesn't mean you can't take a field trip.  Check out some of these fun places the kids can visit from home.



Art


Google Arts and Culture teamed up with over 500 museums and galleries around the world to bring everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world.


Animals



Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will have a Facebook live event every day at 3pm



Space





National Parks





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Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore Maryland

Baltimore Inner Harbor , Baltimore Maryland
Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore Maryland

Port Discovery offers three floors of interactive, educational exhibits and ever-changing programs for children ages birth through 10. Kids can crawl through Tot Trails. Get healthy and fit in Kick It Up!. Splish splash in Wonders of Water. Shop and pump gas at the Royal Farms Convenience Store and Fill’er Up Station. Cook and serve food in Tiny’s Diner or climb and slide through KidWorks, a 3-story urban tree-house (play gym/obstacle course).

 Permanent Exhibits

 Kick It Up! Brought to you by UnitedHealthcare
Get fit and healthy in the brand new soccer and games stadium complete with electronic score board and goals. Designed as an indoor soccer stadium, Kick It Up! is a unique exhibit that offers hands-on programs to get children’s arms and legs moving and hearts pumping.

 When children are not engaging in a friendly game of soccer, the field transforms into an interactive, electronic games arena where they can ride bikes; compete in an “i-Dance off”; test their balancing skills; and play challenging games against the electronic T-Wall.
Kidworks

 KidWorks (recommended for kids ages 5 and up)
Climb, crawl, jump, and slide through our three-story urban treehouse, KidWorks. My kids loved this exhibit. Dare to cross a narrow rope bridge and who knows what you’ll find on the other side! For safety reasons children and adults who plan to play and climb KidWorks must wear sneakers. This is by far the most popular exhibit. I also liked that it was big enough that parents could go into the treehouse at certain access point to find their children. They also had Port Discovery staff members in the treehouse to assist children if they were lost or needed help.

Miss Perception’s Mystery House
Solve a baffling case of the the missing Baffeld family! Pick up clues left behind by Constance, Eubie, Abbie, and Ivy Baffeld using your detective-sharp research, literacy and problem solving skills. This is truly an odd experience but your kids will love its quirkiness. 
Royal Farms Convenience Store and Fill'er Up Station
Learn how to make healthy choices in a convenient world in this mini interactive convenience store! Pretend you are the customer or employee and stock and scan various foods. Check the items in your cart against the food pyramid to see how many healthy food items you selected. Be sure to fill the Royal Farms VW Beetle with gas and check its tire pressure before you leave! My children loved this hands-on, grown-up shopping experience.
Special Exhibits
The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition (Now through September 15th, 2013).
Dorothy, Tin Man, and Scarecrow await at Port Discovery Children's Museum's new traveling exhibit, The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition.

 This interactive fantasy-adventure takes children and families over the rainbow to continue the celebration of the film's 70th anniversary milestone. Travel from the Gale Farm in Kansas to the colorful Land of Oz where you can explore Munchinkland , The Crossroads, the Witch's Castle , and Emerald City with Dorothy and her friends.
  • Visit Professor Marvel's Wagon and create your own tornado in Dorothy's bedroom.
  • Explore Munchkin houses and meet Dorothy's friends the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man.
  • Enter The Emerald City and create a "Horse of a Different Color," play at the kaleidoscope and prism stations
  • Climb the mountain to the Wicked Witch's Castle to capture the Wicked Witch's broom from Winged Monkeys.

 Safety and Security
They take safety seriously here. When you arrive you and your children are given bracelets that match. In order to get out of the facility you must show your bracelet to a staff member stationed at the exit. Only if all bracelets match, can you exit the building. I felt a lot safer with this level of security.

 What should you wear? Everyone should dress ready for play! Sneakers or flat soled, closed toe shoes are recommended and are required if you plan to climb KidWorks. For your comfort and safety, do not wear high-heeled shoes or boots, open-toed sandals or flip flops, and be sure to remove any loose or hanging jewelry before you play. An extra set of clothes is recommended if playing in the Wonders of Water exhibit.

 Are there any restaurants within walking distance? Yes. There are several family-friendly restaurants and fast-food facilities within a 2 block radius of the Museum including Joe Squared Pizza, Subway, Mex Baltimore, Yolly Molly (Yogurt), Luckie's Tavern, Panera Bread, P.F. Changs, and Miss Shirley's. Power Plant is located two blocks away and offers restaurants including Phillips, Potbelly, Hard Rock Cafe, Chipotle and more. Additional restaurants are located at Harborplace, just 3 blocks away from the Museum. You can also bring a bag lunch.

 Port Discovery really shouldn't be missed if you plan a trip to the Baltimore Harbor. It will occupy about a 1/2 day, so you may want to plan to visit the National Aquarium or the Science Museum for a full day of adventure for your family.

 Check out a video of our visit

For more information: www.portdiscovery.org

Location:  35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202


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ICE! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls

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ICE! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls


If you have been following me on twitter you may have read about an amazing attraction I had the chance to visit called ICE! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls at the Gaylord National hotel in Maryland.


Ice! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls is a one of a kind exhibit made from 2 million pounds of ice and kept at a frigid 9 degrees. I have never seen anything like this before, it's amazing how they carve the ice and add lights  and color to each piece. 


 Our ICE! experience started off with a movie showing how the ICE! exhibit was created. They will also go over safety inside the exhibit, no heels are allowed on the ice slides, don't touch the ice and a few others. Then you move into the next room where you are given a blue parka jacket that goes over your coat to keep you extra warm. Remember it's only 9 degrees inside! Each room is filled with sculptures made completely of ice.The larger than life scenes that recreate the 'Shrek the Halls" TV special. You will see plenty of your favorite Shrek characters like Donkey, Puss in Boots, the Three Little Pigs and the Pink Dragon. My kids favorite part was the ice slide, they have both little and big slides.  Be prepared to be in that room for a little while because the kids will want to experience the slides  multiple times! 

 Tip: Wear your winter coat, hats and gloves, just like you would to go play in the snow outside. 
  

 Here is a video peak of my visit to ICE!


Does this sound like something you want to experience with your family?  You may be in luck. Fun Things is giving away 4 tickets to experience ICE! with you family this holiday season.  
**Please note this contest is for four ticket vouchers only to experience ICE! 

 Since this attraction is in National Harbor (right outside of D.C.) you should consider an overnight stay. If you would like to book a hotel room during your visit click here for rates. 

 Also the tickets are only good during "Non-Peak" dates Monday -Friday and not valid  on 12/24, 12/26 - 28, 12/31 or 1/1 (considered peak days).

 Please fill out the form below for your chance to win before December 1st

 For more information:   http://www.gaylordhotels.com

 Location: Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center: 201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745

 This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

 Cost: $13.99 -$29.99
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Christmas on the Potomac at the Gaylord National

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Christmas on the Potomac at the Gaylord National
Gaylord National Resort Presents 2012 Christmas on the Potomac


Are you looking for something different to do with your family this holiday season?  The Gaylord National has you taken care of this  holiday season with their Christmas on the Potomac. Where can you meet the world-famous DreamWorks characters …. see a 60-foot-tall glass Christmas tree … experience an indoor snowfall…. gaze at two million dazzling lights ….or walk through an icy wonderland? It’s all part of the fifth-annual Christmas on the Potomac celebration, taking place Nov. 16, 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, just south of Washington, D.C.  



Hand-carved from TWO-MILLION pounds of colorful ice (all kept at a frigid 9 degrees), this indoor frozen attraction returns with an all-new hilarious theme: ICE! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls. As they walk through ICE!, guests will experience the heartwarming story of the “Shrek The Halls” animated, holiday TV special featuring Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and Gingy, as they celebrate Christmas in their own special way. The story follows Shrek as he tries to plan the "perfect Christmas" for Fiona and the kids, only to have plans disrupted by chaos and commotion. But, in the end, Shrek learns the true meaning of the holiday. Guests will walk through jaw-dropping scenes carved entirely of ice, and can even slide down incredible two-story-tall ice slides.

Got an ogre-sized appetite? Join Shrek, Princess Fiona and Puss in Boots for a fairy tale feast including Shrek-shaped waffles and a Magic Fountain bubbling over with chocolate potions. Solve riddles and puzzles to become an honorary Ogre or Ogress. 

Enjoy up-close-and-personal time with your favorite DreamWorks characters. Get a big ogre hug from Shrek; show Po your best Kung Fu moves; let Puss in Boots purr his way into your heart, and take silly pictures with Alex the Lion in Madagascar! Then, the whole family will have fun exploring our spectacular indoor atrium on an interactive scavenger hunt inspired by the new DreamWorks’ movie: The Rise of the Guardians.

This fun, sticky, decorating tradition is now a whole lot sweeter! Hosted by Gingy (from the Shrek movies), this fun activity lets guests choose from four unique gingerbread shapes: a delectable Gingerbread Family, Tree, Train or Gingerbread House. After they've decorated their creation – don’t forget the gum drop buttons! – guests will meet Gingy himself for a heart-warming hug and photo.



The Gaylord National  also has packages for overnight stays.











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