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10 Animal Experiences in Long Weekends States

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Go bananas at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, and visit over 500 birds at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary: the only independent, indoor zoo dedicated to birds in the nation.

Calling all animal lovers! Saddle up at the Muddy Boots Horseback Tour in Pikeville, Kentucky, experience a parade of ducks at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, and meet more than 100 species of birds at Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Bald Eagle Watching in Southwest Illinois

Bald eagle mid-flight in southwest Illinois (photo by Scott Evers)

This entire region of Illinois is one of the prime winter nesting sites in the Midwest for American bald eagles. Plan your visit around one of these events. 

Muddy Boots Horseback Tour

View from the Muddy Boots Horseback Tour in Pikeville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Tour Pike County)

This scenic tour has riders saddling up in Pikeville, Kentucky, for views of the Appalachian Mountains. 

Jesse James Riding Stables

Jesse James Riding Stables in Cave City, Kentucky (photo courtesy of destination)

Get a family-friendly taste of the outlaw life by riding horses on guided tours and exploring caverns in Cave City, Kentucky. 

Nature’s Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures

Nature’s Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures in McMillan, Michigan (photo courtesy of destination)

Head out on either 10-mile and 20-mile dogsledding journeys in this Upper Peninsula excursion experience in McMillan, Michigan.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Twin baby elephants at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York (photo courtesy of Rosamond Gifford Zoo)

There is something for every family to enjoy at this zoo in Syracuse, New York, from summer festivals to the recent addition of twin baby elephants. 

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

Ducks on the water and flying at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, New York (photo courtesy of destination)

This natural area in Seneca Falls, New York, draws visitors who want to catch sight of some of the more than 300 different bird species seen here throughout the year. 

Bird Kingdom

Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls, Ontario (photo courtesy of destination)

Home to more than 100 species of birds as well as nonflying animals, this Niagara Falls, Ontario, destination is open daily for self-guided tours. 

National Aviary

Three African penguins swimming at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Mike Faix)

Over 500 birds, many unique and endangered, live in this expansive aviary in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the only independent, indoor zoo dedicated to birds in the nation. 

The Peabody

Families at the duck parade at The Peabody hotel in Memphis, Tennessee (photo courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau)

This legendary hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, rolls out the red carpet each morning for a marching parade of ducks. 

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (photo courtesy of destination)

This Gatlinburg, Tennessee, favorite is home to more than 100,000 exotic sea creatures representing 350 different species. 
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Child playing with giant chess set at Children's Museum Of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee (photo by Disciple Photo)

Children’s Museum of Memphis

More than 30 interactive exhibits including an outdoor splash park await at this Memphis, Tennessee, museum dedicated to the art of learning through play. 
Fisher animal at the West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek, West Virginia (photo courtesy of West Virginia Wildlife Center)

West Virginia Wildlife Center

Lean about the native fauna of the mountain state at this 330-acre French Creek, West Virginia, destination that is home to over 30 species of animal. 
Tables and science displays in laboratory at Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Moonshot Museum)

Moonshot Museum

Learn about space exploration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Astrobotics offer visitors a firsthand look at upcoming missions in the making.
Basketball throwing game at Kid's Planet in Brownsburg, Indiana (photo courtesy of Kid's Planet)

Kid’s Planet

Bring the kids to Brownsburg, Indiana, where four floors of fun await. Children of all ages will love the slides, trampolines, arcade and more. 
People swimming in giant sprinkle pool at Museum Of Ice Cream in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of Museum Of Ice Cream)

Museum of Ice Cream

This attraction housed in Chicago, Illinois’ historic Tribune Tower offers 14 installations, including the chance to swim in a pool of giant sprinkles. 
Child looking at red panda at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana (photo courtesy of Potawatomi Zoo)

Potawatomi Zoo

See the more than 400 animals that reside at this 23-acre nonprofit zoo in South Bend, Indiana, that offers opportunities for incredible up-close experiences.  

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