Comments on: It was, well, a Zoo http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/ Just another blogs2.startribune.com weblog Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:55:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Cribsheet » Blog Archive » A Berry Good Day http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9190 Cribsheet » Blog Archive » A Berry Good Day Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:21:18 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9190 [...] you Cribsheeters know from my previous zoo post, I like my outings simple with no side [...] […] you Cribsheeters know from my previous zoo post, I like my outings simple with no side […]

]]> By: Kandace http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9111 Kandace Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:17:22 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9111 I also like the 'extra' things for the kids at the zoo, such as the playground by the wolf exhibit, the Russian coast sandbox/dino dig, water park and also looking forward to the new playground in July. I think it's great to give kids those fun activities to do, besides walking around and looking at animals. True, the zoo is so huge it's exhausting if you try to get it all done in one day. We really value our membership that we started last year. I understand though, how it would be tough for people who live farther away from the zoo. I also like the ‘extra’ things for the kids at the zoo, such as the playground by the wolf exhibit, the Russian coast sandbox/dino dig, water park and also looking forward to the new playground in July.
I think it’s great to give kids those fun activities to do, besides walking around and looking at animals.

True, the zoo is so huge it’s exhausting if you try to get it all done in one day. We really value our membership that we started last year. I understand though, how it would be tough for people who live farther away from the zoo.

]]> By: Missy @ Marketing Mama http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9092 Missy @ Marketing Mama Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:49:03 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9092 LOL May - I totally get ya. That's why we have a membership, too. We try to focus on one thing per trip - the farm, the indoors, the outdoors... of course there is no way to do everything. I haven't seen the water park yet - I'm a bit nervous. I don't really want my kids getting wet at the zoo... or bring extra clothes or swimsuits. Ah! LOL May - I totally get ya. That’s why we have a membership, too. We try to focus on one thing per trip - the farm, the indoors, the outdoors… of course there is no way to do everything. I haven’t seen the water park yet - I’m a bit nervous. I don’t really want my kids getting wet at the zoo… or bring extra clothes or swimsuits. Ah!

]]> By: Katie http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9090 Katie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:02:03 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9090 Go in the winter or spring! We used the library passes this spring when crowds were few and far... the tropics is actually enjoyable when there is slush outside! The outside wasn't bad either - I would rather hassle with coats than crowds. In the summer go for an arboretum field trip instead.. much more room to spread out. Take the drive and park up the hill and just enjoy. The kids love the hedge mazes! As for como - the parking is terrible and I feel somewhat unsafe in the area. Go in the winter or spring! We used the library passes this spring when crowds were few and far… the tropics is actually enjoyable when there is slush outside! The outside wasn’t bad either - I would rather hassle with coats than crowds. In the summer go for an arboretum field trip instead.. much more room to spread out. Take the drive and park up the hill and just enjoy. The kids love the hedge mazes! As for como - the parking is terrible and I feel somewhat unsafe in the area.

]]> By: Rachel http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9089 Rachel Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:18:49 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9089 I agree with the non-zoo things. We live in the North metro, so it is a bit of a drive down there. If we wanted to go to a park or a sandbox, we would go to the local park down the road. We don't want to drive to Apple Valley to go down slides. Oh well, we still love it! :) I agree with the non-zoo things. We live in the North metro, so it is a bit of a drive down there. If we wanted to go to a park or a sandbox, we would go to the local park down the road. We don’t want to drive to Apple Valley to go down slides. Oh well, we still love it! :)

]]> By: Chris http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9088 Chris Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:18:27 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9088 I was there today as well and it was crazy. We also have a membership so we enjoyed our nice abbreviated visit guilt free. Didn't venture outside since we weren't going to be there long. As we left I saw a lot of families sitting near or in their vehicles eating their packed lunches. I was there today as well and it was crazy. We also have a membership so we enjoyed our nice abbreviated visit guilt free. Didn’t venture outside since we weren’t going to be there long. As we left I saw a lot of families sitting near or in their vehicles eating their packed lunches.

]]> By: Janelle http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9087 Janelle Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:07:58 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9087 I agree with the non zoo things. We were there on Sunday and passed by the water fountains as you are leaving the grizzly area. My daughter was hot so we let her run around. She had the best time ever getting her clothes soaking wet. It was a good excuse to leave but now she will want to do it everytime we go. Oh and for memberships, cash in on the members only events. We just did the one for Africa from 4-8. Perfect for working moms and it was free & free treats. I agree with the non zoo things. We were there on Sunday and passed by the water fountains as you are leaving the grizzly area. My daughter was hot so we let her run around. She had the best time ever getting her clothes soaking wet. It was a good excuse to leave but now she will want to do it everytime we go. Oh and for memberships, cash in on the members only events. We just did the one for Africa from 4-8. Perfect for working moms and it was free & free treats.

]]> By: Kim @ I Want a Minivan http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9086 Kim @ I Want a Minivan Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:23:43 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9086 Anissa, for a family with 2 kids over the age of 3, and 2 adults plus parking, going to the zoo twice pays for the membership. The first year we had our membership we went twice the weekend we got it because was didn't want to waste our money or feel guilty if we never went again. I second Amelia's comment about packing lunches, as the lines and cost can be atrocious! Anissa, for a family with 2 kids over the age of 3, and 2 adults plus parking, going to the zoo twice pays for the membership. The first year we had our membership we went twice the weekend we got it because was didn’t want to waste our money or feel guilty if we never went again.

I second Amelia’s comment about packing lunches, as the lines and cost can be atrocious!

]]> By: Laura http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9085 Laura Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:49:28 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9085 I also ditto the membership comments. Because we have one, we don't feel like we need to see it all every time. My girls like the non-zoo features. I don't understand why one of their favorite things to do at the zoo is to go to the park that's at the half-way point on the northern trek, but they love it, and I always tell myself, we're there for them, so why not let them do what they want and love? My 5 year old just realized the butterfly exhibit should be open now, or soon, and can't wait to go see that again this year. I also ditto the membership comments. Because we have one, we don’t feel like we need to see it all every time. My girls like the non-zoo features. I don’t understand why one of their favorite things to do at the zoo is to go to the park that’s at the half-way point on the northern trek, but they love it, and I always tell myself, we’re there for them, so why not let them do what they want and love? My 5 year old just realized the butterfly exhibit should be open now, or soon, and can’t wait to go see that again this year.

]]> By: H http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9084 H Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:34:23 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/cribsheet/2009/06/16/it-was-well-a-zoo/#comment-9084 Memberships are just as good for working moms! We have one and definitely get our money's worth. Sometimes we go in the winter just to walk the tropical trail and experience some flowers, birds and humidity. I also agree on the two hour trips to keep things new and interesting. It seems that our daughter finds something new each time we go. Memberships are just as good for working moms! We have one and definitely get our money’s worth. Sometimes we go in the winter just to walk the tropical trail and experience some flowers, birds and humidity.

I also agree on the two hour trips to keep things new and interesting. It seems that our daughter finds something new each time we go.

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