Monday, February 11, 2013

Seattle's Wildside: Zoos and Aquariums

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By Amelia Cravenshaw


If you're journeying to Seattle, you may need to stop to have a look at the following zoos and aquariums in the area. There is something suitable for everybody at the Zoos in Seattle.Whether or not you are taking a look at the animals at the Woodland Park Zoo, or enjoying the sea life at the aquarium, there's lots to do when you visit a zoo in Seattle.

Zoos in Seattle are not just for families with young children, going to a zoo in Seattle is a very good idea whether or not you are an adult that enjoys animals or a parent with youngsters.

Woodland Park Zoo

The target of the Woodland Park Zoo is to help in saving animals in natural habitats. The zoo hopes that visitors will be prompted to take a role in conservation projects and habitat preservation projects after their trip to the zoo. The Woodland Park Zoo is in the center of the city and is claimed to be one of the very oldest zoos west of the Mississippi. For over a century, visitors to the zoo have arrived to see the animals as well as to enjoy the pretty landscaping on the zoo grounds. Visitors will enjoy walking through the 92 acre zoo and viewing over 1,000 animals representing over three hundred species. Proceeds from ticket sales help to pay for the zoo as well as over 30 different conservation projects in fifty different states around the world in order to protect animal life and their habitats.

Seattle Aquarium

The Seattle Aquarium first opened its doors in 1977. It is at present the 7 th most well liked aquarium in the U. S. At the aquarium, you can find out about the Pacific Coral reefs or discover more about sea animals. Just one of the interesting facts that you can learn from the Seattle Aquarium is that sea otters can eat more then twenty five percent of their own body weight each day.

A touch tank and the tidal tank are the very best way for visitors to experience sea life close up. Visitors can also watch the dive shows and view the animals during feeding times.

As well as the amazing exhibits and hands on activities, friendly staff and volunteers are available to respond to any questions that visitors might have about the aquarium or the animals at the facility. You're entire group will be impressed with the treatment that you will all receive when visiting.

Events are scheduled at the aquarium across the year including holiday events and a baby story time, as well as events like Octopus week. Aside from the exhibits and the specialised activities, visitors to the aquarium should also take a little time to view the octopus display as well as the "animal oddity" display.

Visitors will also enjoy getting more well informed about underwater exploration at the NASA kiosk, finding out about ecology, as well as studying about various research and conservation projects the aquarium is funding around the planet including those in the Puget Sound area.




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