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52 Zoos in 52 Weeks

Discussion in 'Websites about Zoos & Animal Conservation' started by mstickmanp, 24 Apr 2009.

  1. mstickmanp

    mstickmanp Well-Known Member

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    mstickmanp, 24 Apr 2009
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    zooman Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Okay, Marla and her family WIN!!:p

    Cant seem to find out what inspires them to do this???
     
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    its cool because its with the whole family

    I did my zoo trip in 2006 and visited 36 zoos in 15 weeks, but i was all alone and traveled by myself. so its nice that they do it as family thing
     
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    snowleopard Well-Known Member 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Thanks for posting the link Mario! That family has created a fantastic experience for their 3 children, and hopefully they are continuing their journey as their website has not reviewed the past few zoos that they have visited. Here is the link to the epic road trip that my wife and I went on last summer, where we visited 30 zoos and aquariums in 8 weeks:

    http://www.zoochat.com/22/snowleopards-epic-road-trip-20316/
     
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    Zoo Book

    I was fortunate to meet Marla and her family last September, and I have consulted with her about which zoos to visit and what things to consider. Her family absolutely loves zoos, and they've been having a wonderful time on their trips. Marla's other books are great, so I am very much looking forward to the next one. They just finished up a long trip through Texas, and this summer will be visiting quite a few in the Midwest. Lowry Park has been one of their favorite zoos, which makes sense since they have kids. For hardcore zoo fans, Lowry Park can be a little disappointing, but there is no doubting its a great experience for families.
     
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    ANyhuis Well-Known Member

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    Really cool story about this family's completion of this amazing task:

    The Columbus Dispatch : Family goes wild with visits to U.S. zoos

    Note that they mention "America's Best Zoos" and the story even quotes from Jon.
    In case anyone is interested, the Taviano family will be CBS's Saturday morning Early Show this weekend. CBS is flying them out there for the story.
     
    ANyhuis, 6 Aug 2009
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