8 Places to Interact with Animals
Whether your kids want to meet alpacas, birds, sheep or even giraffes, there's a local spot for them. From an urban goat farm to zoos to barnyards, these eight Delaware…
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Brandywine Zoo Camp
The Brandywine Zoo is a fun learning center for children of all ages, located in beautiful Brandywine Park, Wilmington, Delaware. Brandywine Zoo offers full and half-day summer camps. For ages 4-17. Focus is on fun, animals, and learning through live…
New Habitat for Otters, Pandas at the Philadelphia Zoo
At the Philadelphia Zoo's newest habitat, "Water is Life," water is more than just sustenance, it's play! This space, home to Red Panda Pass and Otter Falls, gives guests a close look at the endangered red panda and the giant river otter while providing…
9 Steps to Anniversary Present Success
Dad blogger Chris Bernholdt discusses creative anniversary gifts. Aimed at men, his advise might spark ideas for women as well.
Nature programs align with evolving standards
Today’s nature field trips have become closely aligned with state curricular objectives in advance of “next generation” national science standards expected to be announced later this year.
Bring the Zoo to You
The habitat of the Delaware Valley is crawling with creatures large and small, many residents of the area’s exceptional zoos, aquariums and nature refuge centers. When weather or budget precludes a field trip to these venues, it’s still possible to…
Camps Grow Kids' Appreciation of Nature
The right summer camp can spark a love for the outdoors in even the most indoorsy child.
Montessori Schools Balance Tradition and Tech
While remaining true to Montessori tradition, these schools also educate tech-savvy students.
Babies & Zoo Animals: July Preview
Preview of the July 2015 edition of MetroKids, including baby products, VBAC and baby care class info, as well as an introduction to the animals who live at zoos and aquariums.
To the Grandparents — What My Kids Really Want this Christmas
Mom blogger Jennifer Auer asks her parents and in-laws to give her kids memories, not toys, for Christmas.
Sleepy time tactic
When it's time to sleep, this powerful little reptile projects blue wages against the ceiling and plays relaxing ocean sounds.
Action-Packed Education: Amusement Park Field Trips
Amid the thrills, an amusement park field trip can put classroom concepts into real-life perspective.
Using Animals as a Part of Your Child’s Programming
Blogger Lisa Lightner describes animal therapy options and her own experience as owner of a therapy dog.
One Pelican at a Time Book Review
Blogger EJ Curran recommends this wildlife rescue book to teach kids a caring attitude toward Earth and its creatures.
A Farewell to Tai-Ta
Blogger Jeanne McCullough anticipates the sad day when a tiger will no longer be a tai-ta to her toddler daughter Anna.
Gift Books: In with the Old!
New books for kids revisit The Odyssey, nursery rhymes, the Phantom Tollbooth and Houdini.
Trout Book/CD Features Farm Life
Trout Fishing in America’s new Book/CD, Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important features upbeat new songs and modernistic drawings of old-fashioned farm life.
New Children's Zoo To Open in 2013
The Philadelphia Zoo has broken ground for a new, world-class children's zoo that will open in 2013. Animals will move throughout the Zoo on new overhead trails.
The Pet Sitter Advantage
While you're away, your pet gets love and there's a watchful eye on your home.
6 Creative Birthday Parties
Looking for new birthday party ideas? Though labeled "boys" and "girls," several of these fun themes transcend gender.