I love to see, pet, touch, feed, and just be near animals whenever possible. If I can get a selfie? Even better! Shae Pepper Lore: Animal selfies for me started officially in December 2017 while visiting Australia when I met Gem, the wombat, at Healsville Animal Sanctuary. It … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Captive Animal Experiences From Our 50 State Road Trip Across the USA
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My Top 5 Zoos & Aquariums From Our 50 State Road Trip Across The USA
As the person voted "most likely to die petting something I shouldn't" by my husband, friends, and family, I thought it was time for some quality animal content for you from our road trip. Between amazing Airbnbs, animal experiences, wildlife encounters and traditional zoos … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Zoos & Aquariums From Our 50 State Road Trip Across The USA
Finding Thomas Dambo’s Trolls At Whipsnade Zoo
Back in March, Shae and I managed to get tickets for a behind-the-scenes tour of Thomas Dambo's studio just outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. He's the artist who's built more than 150 troll sculptures around the world and we've had a chance to find 50+ of them. During that tour, … [Read more...] about Finding Thomas Dambo’s Trolls At Whipsnade Zoo
Visiting The Free St Louis Zoo In St Louis, MO
One of the great things about St. Louis, MO is that a ton of stuff to do there is free and the St. Louis Zoo is no exception! I've been to a free zoo or two in my time, although most of them are much smaller than the St. Louis Zoo; the notable exception to this is the … [Read more...] about Visiting The Free St Louis Zoo In St Louis, MO
A Day & Late Night At Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha, NE
There's no way this short post can do justice to one of the top 5 zoos in the world, but I'll give a glimpse into the magic so you know what to expect when you're near Omaha, Nebraska so you can visit Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Being a big enthusiast for well-run … [Read more...] about A Day & Late Night At Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha, NE
2.5 Weeks In San Diego & Carlsbad: Here’s What We Did
Shae and I decided to spend New Year's Eve in San Diego for 2021/22, staying for an entire week. We then moved north a little to Carlsbad for another 1.5 weeks to give us even more time to explore the area. We both fell in love with San Diego and it's now one of my favorite … [Read more...] about 2.5 Weeks In San Diego & Carlsbad: Here’s What We Did
Visiting The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum In Tucson, AZ
Nine hours. That's how much time I spent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, AZ over the course of 2 visits within 3 days of each other. I cannot recommend this museum highly enough. It's a must-visit if you find yourself in Arizona. It's part botanical garden, part … [Read more...] about Visiting The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum In Tucson, AZ
Visiting The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo In Cleveland, OH
When we hit Ohio for the road trip *officially* in 2018, we knew we'd missed a ton since we spent most of our time with friends. There's so much to see and do in Ohio that is unexpectedly cool. I'm glad we were able to take some time to see more of it this summer (July 2020). … [Read more...] about Visiting The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo In Cleveland, OH
Visiting The Sedgwick County Zoo In Wichita, Kansas
Social distancing at the zoo, as it turns out, is an excellent idea. Things in Kansas are much more open than they were in Colorado. That's had its benefits - like going to the bookstore and getting my nails done. It's also had its downsides - like being some of the only … [Read more...] about Visiting The Sedgwick County Zoo In Wichita, Kansas
25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)
Washington D.C. is surprisingly great if you're on a budget. It's not great when it comes to the cost of hotels, which led to our latest road trip mistake. When it comes to things to do though, it's excellent. The nation's capital is full of monuments, memorials, museums, … [Read more...] about 25 Free Things To Do In Washington D.C. (Plus One Bonus)