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 Victoria is an accomplished animal educator and journalist who's been recognized by Dowling College and awarded by Congress for her work. Victoria also teaches in schools and libraries where she shares firsthand her knowledge and experiences in a series of educational programs that she’s developed. VictoriasAmazingWorld@yahoo.com |
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A short trip to a great adventure! Known for being one of the best kept secrets in Queens, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo is a great place to bring your family. The zoo has a wide variety of animals, including a mixture of exotic animals like alligators and bison combined with domestic animals like cows and chickens. One of the first things I noticed on my recent visit to the zoo was how clean it was. The exhibits were beautifully laid out and the staff was courteous and very knowledgeable about the park and the animals. The Queens Zoo has many events that go on during the year; their latest event coming up is “Boo at the Zoo” their annual Halloween event. There will be costumed character scavenger hunts, face painting, games and more. The Queen Zoo also has scheduled activities that go on during the day. This includes sea lion feedings, conservation quests, and the elephant origami challenge. One of my favorite exhibits was the magnificent aviary that was filled with different types of exotic birds. It was also a lot of fun just strolling around the zoo, which is entirely outdoors, and seeing all the animals which are native to the Americas and thrive outside all year round. So if you’re looking for a little adventure that’s not too far from home, then head over to the Queens Zoo. It’s fun, exciting and educational. Victoria’s Fun Facts and Tips: • Tickets to the park are very reasonable and can be purchased online – $8.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Kids and $6.00 for Seniors. • You can bring along a lunch and enjoy it at one of the zoo’s outdoor picnic tables. • The dome that sits atop of the aviary is from the 1964 World’s Fair, which was held in Flushing Meadows. • Don’t forget to check out “Boo at the Zoo” Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30. • Before leaving, checkout their website www.queenszoo.com for tickets, zoo times, event schedules and a downloadable brochure. • Make it a full day of fun by walking over to the nearby Hall of Science for more excitement and adventure. |
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20 lucky winners will win $500 each in prizes totaling $10,000. 