April 8 is National Zoo Lovers Day. It is a day celebrating the significance of zoos and their key, crucial roles in the conservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of diverse animal species worldwide. Despite the sometimes unattuned or misinformed claims by well-meaning naysayers, the impact of zoos across the United States, in particular, has proven to … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Zoos!
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Safaris You Can Go on in the Mid-Atlantic
Did you know that November 25 is World Safari Day? Designed as an annual celebration of Africa’s wildlife and tourism industry, it may seem like a bit of a stretch to think that those of us in the Mid-Atlantic would be able to celebrate such an occasion on the home front. But believe it or … Continue reading Safaris You Can Go on in the Mid-Atlantic
Always a Wild Time at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
The ultimate wildlife adventure awaits you right in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. That’s right, you need not travel to some exotic, remote location off the beaten path on another continent; all you have to do is jump in the car and head to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Credit: LC Hermoza Located in Halifax, Pennsylvania … Continue reading Always a Wild Time at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park