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The Largest Zoological Experience in Texas   With 95 developed acres and a large number of interesting species, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas and it is about to get even bigger when Giants of the Savanna opens Memorial Day weekend. The African savanna habitat will be home to giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, ostriches, zebra, impala, and many other species. The Dallas Zoo is divided into the Wilds of Africa and ZooNorth. The 25-acre Wilds of Africa features six major African habitats. Take a 20-minute Monorail Safari (in season) to see animals in bush, desert, forest, woodland, river and mountain environments. The Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Kimberly-Clark Chimpanzee Forest, and Crocodile Isle as well as the endangered okapi exhibit along the Nature Trail are especially popular. ZooNorth is home to the Betty Moroney Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Bug U!, the ExxonMobil Endangered Tiger Habitat, Primate Place, the Pierre A. Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building and much more. Have lunch at the Prime Meridian by the Flamingo Pond then visit the Lacerte Family Childrens Zoo. Feed a variety of interesting birds in Travis & Zachs Birds Landing. There are pony rides, a petting zoo, a koi pond and a bubbling stream to cool off the kids. The Nature Exchange offers a special kind of swap shop for natural artifacts. Find an extensive collection of birds in Wings of Wonder, Bird Valley and throughout the park. The Dallas Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas Day. Tickets for those 12-64 are $12; children 3-11 $10, 2 and under and DZS members are free. Parking is $7 or take the DART Red Line to the Zoo entrance. The Dallas Zoo is located at 650 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. (I-35E at Marsalis) by the giant giraffe statue. For more info, call (214) 670-6826 or visit our website. (less) ... (more)

   There's a reason Medieval Times is the No. 1 dinner attraction in North America: Our unique combination of a medieval banquet and thrilling competition between Knights captures the imaginations of all ages. Two-Hour Tournament Show & Four-Course Feast. Experience the 11th century at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament! (less) ... (more)

Family Water Park   NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, was established in 1995 as the first municipally owned water park in Texas. Entering its sixteenth year of operation, the park has become a popular attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This 17- acre water park includes 22 waterslides, the world's largest uphill watercoaster, the area's largest interactive water playground, a children's area, wave pool, endless river, and a "tween" area featuring a "lagoon" style pool, tech deck, and sand volleyball court. NRH2O is known in the Metroplex for its safe, friendly, clean environment and reasonable prices. NRH2O also offers free tubes, free parking, and coolers are welcome at no additional charge. (less) ... (more)

40,000 Square Feet of Indoor Fun!   Alley Cats offers 24 Bowling Lanes with state of the art Sound and Light systems. A Two Story 5,000 square foot Laser Tag Arena. Giant Arcade with ALL the latest video and redemption games. A 25 foot Rock Climbing Wall, Billiards, Full Service Snack Bar, and more. Be sure to ask about our Birthday Party Packages. Alley Cats is open 7 days a week. Check our website for hours of operation. (less) ... (more)

A Special Place for Special Friends   Morgan's Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World's First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park. This 25 acre park is specifically designed for children and adults with special needs. In this unique oasis they can enjoy outdoor recreation with family and friends in a fun and safe environment.

Family Water Park   NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, was established in 1995 as the first municipally owned water park in Texas. Entering its sixteenth year of operation, the park has become a popular attraction in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This 17- acre water park includes 22 waterslides, the world's largest uphill watercoaster, the area's largest interactive water playground, a children's area, wave pool, endless river, and a "tween" area featuring a "lagoon" style pool, tech deck, and sand volleyball court. NRH2O is known in the Metroplex for its safe, friendly, clean environment and reasonable prices. NRH2O also offers free tubes, free parking, and coolers are welcome at no additional charge. (less) ... (more)

Let the Fun Begin!   Putt-Putt Entertainment is one of the best amusement centers in the metroplex. We have 3 parks in Tarrant County located in W Fort Worth, Hurst, and S. Arlington.Let The Fun Begin! Putt Putt Golf and Games in Hurst has something for everyone. Putt Putt Golf, Batting Cages, Go-Carts, Bumper Boats, Carnival Rides, AND the biggest Arcade around. Be sure to check out our Group Rates and Birthday Party Packages. (less) ... (more)

Dallas' Most Complete Group Picnic Location   Sandy Lake Amusement Park is a traditional park offering "Family Fun at Family Prices." 19 amusement rides, live shetland ponies, miniature train, paddle boats, miniature golf, swimming, arcade along with great food and extensive picnic grounds make the park a big hit for all ages. Sandy Lake park is celebrating 40 years of family owned operation. The park hosts birthday parties, corporate picnics, youth and church outings as well as individual families. A clean, safe and fun variety of entertainment is on hand, conveniently located and all at reasonable prices. (less) ... (more)

Voted The Best Place for Family Entertainment in Lewisville!   Voted "The Best Place in Lewisville for Family Entertainment." Zone Action Park is an indoor/outdoor Family Entertainment Center offering lots of fun for everyone! We have, 2 go kart tracks, 2 miniature golf courses, 8 batting cages, 3 bounce houses, a video arcade and a restaurant. There is never an admission charge. We are open everyday except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. So, bring the whole family and see how much fun you can have! Group rates and Birthday Party Packages available. (less) ... (more)

The Largest Zoological Experience in Texas   With 95 developed acres and a large number of interesting species, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas and it is about to get even bigger when Giants of the Savanna opens Memorial Day weekend. The African savanna habitat will be home to giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, ostriches, zebra, impala, and many other species. The Dallas Zoo is divided into the Wilds of Africa and ZooNorth. The 25-acre Wilds of Africa features six major African habitats. Take a 20-minute Monorail Safari (in season) to see animals in bush, desert, forest, woodland, river and mountain environments. The Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center, Kimberly-Clark Chimpanzee Forest, and Crocodile Isle as well as the endangered okapi exhibit along the Nature Trail are especially popular. ZooNorth is home to the Betty Moroney Norsworthy Otter Outpost, Bug U!, the ExxonMobil Endangered Tiger Habitat, Primate Place, the Pierre A. Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building and much more. Have lunch at the Prime Meridian by the Flamingo Pond then visit the Lacerte Family Childrens Zoo. Feed a variety of interesting birds in Travis & Zachs Birds Landing. There are pony rides, a petting zoo, a koi pond and a bubbling stream to cool off the kids. The Nature Exchange offers a special kind of swap shop for natural artifacts. Find an extensive collection of birds in Wings of Wonder, Bird Valley and throughout the park. The Dallas Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas Day. Tickets for those 12-64 are $12; children 3-11 $10, 2 and under and DZS members are free. Parking is $7 or take the DART Red Line to the Zoo entrance. The Dallas Zoo is located at 650 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. (I-35E at Marsalis) by the giant giraffe statue. For more info, call (214) 670-6826 or visit our website. (less) ... (more)

   The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Chartered with the State of Texas in 1941 as the "Fort Worth Children's Museum," the new $80 million Museum campus marks the culmination of an extensive multi-year fund-raising campaign following a comprehensive planning effort. Dedicated to life-long learning and anchored by its rich collections, the Museum engages school children and adult visitors through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the history of Texas and the Southwest. For more than six decades, the FWMSH has provided learning opportunities for tens of thousands of area children annually among its million visitors each year, making it one of the most popular cultural attractions in North Texas. The new Museum building, created by internationally acclaimed architects Legorreta + Legorreta with Gideon Toal, is located in the heart of Fort Worths Cultural District. The world-class, 166,000 square-foot facility features a collection of new, interactive exhibits and programs developed by the Museum's staff and a team of nationally recognized designers in support of the Museum's dedication to informal, discovery-based learning for all. The new Museum's environment of learning comprises state-of-the-art interactive exhibitions and components including: Energy Blast; the Fort Worth Children's Museum; the Cattle Raisers Museum; the Noble Planetarium; Omni IMAX Theater; DinoLabs/DinoDig - featuring the State Dinosaur of Texas, Paluxysaurus jonesi; Innovation Studios/Innovation Gallery; and the 60-year-old Museum School. (less) ... (more)

Child Care and Early Education   At Bright Horizons Family Centers, we recognize young children learn best through active interaction, physically & socially. Because the first three years are critical for brain and language development, our program for learning is focused on experientially-rich, developmentally-appropriate environments that respond to the creativity of children and teachers. Learning centers, embedded into our curriculum, result in experiences that encompass all the skills necessary for optimum development and success in school. Bright Horizons is proud to offer Bright Horizons University to all their teachers. BHU is a CEU credit-granting university that includes online and offline interactive courses, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing training and development for our teachers. (less) ... (more)

Kids Cooking School   Young Chefs Academy is a unique culinary experience which offers cooking classes, camps and all-inclusive birthdays to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity. Each visit to Young Chefs Academy is a new experience with fresh monthly themes and exciting new programs. Students sharpen their skills by employing the mantra, "Mise en Place" which, in the cooking world, translates into "Everything in its place." At Young Chefs Academy, we take the fear, mystery and the unknown out of cooking. In addition, each class and event incorporates supplemental subject matter which ties into each theme. Our staff of highly qualified teachers, chefs and nutritional experts carry out our mission to provide an interactive learning experience that gives children the opportunity to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts. (less) ... (more)

The Original Social Video Game Party   The Original Social Video Game Party The GameTruck is a mobile video game trailer brought to your doorstep. Gamers of all ages can enjoy the most popular multiplayer video games in climate controlled comfort. Sit back and relax with up to 16 friends and enjoy a custom trailer that features four 50 inch HDTV's, multiple game consoles (Xbox 360, Ps3 and Wii) and all equipment required to throw the ultimate video game party. Every GameTruck party is managed by a Game Coach who makes sure all are involved and having a great time. This self-contained and self-powered trailer is everything you need to throw your son or daughter (or yourself) a party that they and their friends won't forget. (less) ... (more)

   Your family's very own Lake House on Possum Kingdom Lake! For more than five decades YMCA Camp Grady Spruce has been known for its use as a camping facility for the YMCA Adventure Guides program and family camp weekend fun. In addition to our professional staff and fine facilities, YMCA Camp Grady Spruce can provide custom camping or conference opportunities for Church Retreats, Family Campouts , Corporate Retreats, Reunions, Youth Groups and Specialty Groups. (less) ... (more)