Happy Monday! Today we are excited to announce the launch of the Zoo With Us podcast! Every Monday we’ll drop a new episode, and you’ll hear from different members of our family. We start with a walk through our favorite zoos. Check it out! anchor.fm/zoo-with-us

How is E-Learning going for everyone? We've spent time this weekend putting together more supplemental materials. Check out the Educational Materials page on our site for worksheets and activities/games for kids ages Kindergarten through Eighth Grade! zoowithus.com/educational-ma…

Although zoos are currently closed, voting for "Best Zoo" is currently going on! The Best Zoo contest features 20 nominees. We weigh in with our picks, and some commentary on the zoos we've visited. Omaha's Zoo Columbus Zoo Cincinnati Zoo Saint Louis Zoo zoowithus.com/2020/03/18/202…

Today is #ManateeAppreciationDay! So we wrote an article about our experience swimming with manatees two years ago. It's a long read, but honestly, you've got some time on your hands, right? River Ventures zoowithus.com/2020/03/24/a-b…

Happy Friday? Although you can't get out there and visit most zoos, we wanted to continue our "Zoo vs Zoo" series to provide you with insights for when you can. This week we take a look at two small, Midwestern zoos. Potter Park Zoo NEW Zoo & Adventure Park zoowithus.com/2020/03/19/zoo…

Happy Monday everyone! Another episode of the Zoo With Us podcast is available, and this time Jayli steps up to the microphone to bring to some laughs as she talks about her favorite animal: flamingos. anchor.fm/zoo-with-us/ep…

Happy Monday everyone! We have another episode of the Zoo With Us podcast ready today! Our 4-year-old steps in to tell you great zoos to see giraffes! If you need a smile, we're hoping this is the fix! Columbus Zoo The Wilds Toledo Zoo @fwkidszoo anchor.fm/zoo-with-us/ep…

This week's podcast episode highlights multiple zoos AND multiple animals as we talk about our favorite animal encounters. Zoos featured include Columbian Park Zoo Chehaw Brookfield Zoo Chicago Milwaukee County Zoo Potawatomi Zoo NEW Zoo & Adventure Park Blank Park Zoo anchor.fm/zoo-with-us/ep…

We thought it might be helpful to call out some digital zoo content that you might enjoy! Zoos highlighted include: Cincinnati Zoo Blank Park Zoo Omaha's Zoo Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium @RiverbanksZoo New York Aquarium zoowithus.com/2020/04/14/bes…

Zoos continue to open up in the Midwest! Check out our updated charts to see where you might be able to go visit a zoos. Although Illinois zoos are still slow to open, most other Midwestern states have their zoos up and running! zoowithus.com/2020/05/20/let…

This was a really good/interesting interview in regards to the Minnesota Zoo. We LOVE this zoo - although it is still closed, they are potentially opening up a drive-through option soon!

I wish more zoos would post articles like this! While it's impossible to know exactly when specific animals will be outside/active, this "inside scoop" from the Potter Park Zoo is great for those going on a visit! We met Doppsee while she was pregnant, and can't wait to see Jaali!

We loved visiting the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo zoo last summer! Lots of walking here, but the animals have some great habitats!

Who's excited to get #BacktotheZoo? Join us this weekend by adding #BacktotheZoo to your zoo posts! We'll be visiting Racine Zoo and Brookfield Zoo Chicago this weekend!

Zoo personnel have been very busy putting together reopening plans. We chatted with three zoos to gain some insight on that process. Thanks to Potter Park Zoo, Columbian Park Zoo, and Milwaukee County Zoo for their contributions to the article! #BacktotheZoo zoowithus.com/2020/07/02/reo…

Enjoyed a great visit today to Aikman Wildlife Adventure! Zoo #56 in the books! Review coming soon!

The Indianapolis Zoo is one of our favorite Zoos. But part of what makes this zoo so great is the interactive opportunities for guests the zoo provides. Here are some thoughts on visiting the Indianapolis Zoo while trying to practice social distancing. zoowithus.com/2020/07/21/vis…

Happy #InternationalPrimateDay! A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to have a lemur encounter at the Indian Creek Zoo. Check out our blog article to learn about our encounter, and how you can book your own today! #lemurs #IndianCreekZoo zoowithus.com/2020/08/24/lem…

Looking for a way to have a fun family activity and help support zoos, without leaving your home? Many zoos are doing virtual painting classes. Check out our blog article for a list of upcoming virtual painting parties! zoowithus.com/2020/09/29/vir…

We submitted a zoo-related question to a college basketball podcast, and they chatted about zoos for 4 1/2 minutes! Check it out at the 1:00:29 minute mark of their podcast (Youtube version). We list our best zoo, and they list theirs! Omaha's Zoo Bronx Zoo San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance