MONKEY AROUND THIS SUMMER
Check Out Some of America’s Best Zoos
Summer is one of the best times of the
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.
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.
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
What Co-Parents Should Know About Relocating
Moving is a part of life. We relocate to obtain more space, save money, accept a new job, and for many other reasons. But if you share custody of your children with an ex, the process may be more complex than hiring a moving truck. Washington state has laws dictating when a co-parent can move with their children, and anyone considering relocation should know the rules. Some moves are relatively straightforward. A primary or joint custodial parent can move within the same school district without permission; they must notify their co- parent only. Meanwhile, noncustodial parents can move whenever they like, wherever they want. But they must understand that their parenting plan and ability to spend time with the children could change. For more significant moves, however, a primary custodial or joint custodial parent must submit a request to relocate in writing at least 60 days before the move
per Washington’s Child Relocation Act (CRA). The other parent has 30 days to object. If they file an objection, the matter will head to court, and a judge will determine whether the relocation can occur. To be clear, the court cannot stop the parent from moving. But they can determine whether that parent can take their children with them. Unsurprisingly, objections are more likely for substantial relocation requests, especially those to another state. Both sides will argue in court why the move is or is not in the children’s best interests. A judge will approve or reject a relocation request based on several factors. They will consider the reasons for the move, the objection, and the children’s relationship with each parent. Other factors, like the children’s developmental needs, access to resources in the new location, and the language in the existing parenting plan will also come into play.
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