Summer is one of the best times of the year to travel. Kids are out of school and want to do something fun every weekend, which can be difficult to accommodate if you’ve already exhausted your local options. If you’re looking to travel, you can visit a beach, take in the sights and sounds of an amusement park, or spend some time with animals while visiting a zoo. Nearly every state in our country has a handful of zoos or aquariums, but some stand above the rest. Monkey Around This Summer Check Out Some of America’s Best Zoos
With summer in full swing, electric scooters are making an increased appearance on the road. In fact, electric scooters have the potential to overhaul urban transportation as we know it today. Scooters are convenient, cost-effective, practical, and may even aid in decreasing traffic congestion. However, scooters can be dangerous, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that injuries resulting from scooter accidents have skyrocketed, with head injuries at the top of the list. If you, your child, or a friend own or ride a scooter, here are some ways to help prevent scooter accidents and keep everyone safe on our roads in the DMV area. Eyes on the Road Don’t roll your eyes at this one. While it’s a common and obvious safety tip, it’s one of the most important things to remember. When riding a scooter, it’s easy to become distracted by the scenery, cars, pedestrians, and buildings surrounding you. However, the road is the most important place to keep your mind, eyes, and body. Not only do you need to be on the lookout for cars, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other scooters, but you must keep your eyes peeled for potholes or other LET’S TALK ABOUT E SAFETY FIRST — ACCIDENT
Here are three of the best zoos you can visit in the U.S.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska, is consistently ranked as one of the top five zoos in the world. It prides itself on hosting rare, endangered animals you can’t see elsewhere. It has the world’s largest nocturnal exhibit, and one of the major highlights is the Desert Dome, an 84,000-square-foot indoor desert that maintains an authentic desert ecosystem. This is a must-visit for any animal lover in your family. The Bronx Zoo You don’t usually think about seeing exotic animals when you visit New York City, but the Bronx Zoo is one of the best places to view animals in America. Opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo is responsible for many of the advancements relating to animal captivity. This was one of the first zoos to ditch cages for natural environments and create an animal hospital. With over 6,000 species, there’s an animal for everyone at the Bronx Zoo. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens While the San Diego Zoo is often boasted as California’s largest and best zoo, another zoo is worth checking out. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens outside Palm Springs has entertained visitors for decades. There are events at this zoo every day, one of the most popular being the keeper connections and animal encounters, where you get up close and personal with the animals while learning more about their habitats and lifestyles.
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