Winter Activities for Families

Even though the multitude of summer activities is no longer available for you and your children, there are still a variety of winter activities that are family oriented. Winter Activities, Southwick's Zoo, Mendon, Massachusetts [Read more...]

Why You Should Get Outside With Your Kids

Be honest, in today’s society, how often do you manage to get outside? With the daily hustle and bustle that life throws our way, it sometimes seems impossible to find the time to get outside yourself, let alone take your children for a trip to the local park or zoo. However, we can’t stress how important it is to get outside. Not only does it improve your health, but it sets a great example for our children… and, let’s be honest, are they not the most important things in your life?  [Read more...]

Gladys Dorfman ~ Children’s Author Book Signing July 14, 2012

A coloful counting book for toddlers!

Children’s Author, Gladys Dorfman, will be signing copies of her Children’s Books including “The Hair Bear in his Red Underwear”, “Sing and Walk with the Baby Pelicans”, and “I’m Going to Become a Millionaire”, and more!  She will be signing her books in the Purple Peacock Gift Shop from 1pm – 3pm on July 14, 2012!  Books are hard cover and cost $12.99 for Gladys to autograph or bring yours from home! A book is a great keepsake for a great day at the zoo!

An imaginative story for young readers!

Going Green- Fun Activities for the Entire Family

Just because Earth Day 2012 already came and went, does not mean that we cannot celebrate ‘going green’ everyday. [Read more...]