Category Archives: Zoos and animal parks

5 last-minute Sydney April school holiday ideas

Take a look as these awesomely fun April school holiday ideas that will have you and the kids screaming “Best holidays eveaaaa!” This page may contain affiliate links. If you book through one of them, I will receive a commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for your support! 1 – Last call! […]

Canberra Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Canberran – see wildlife, picnic & go bushwalking

The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve has long-been a Canberran recreation favourite, especially as it is located just 40 minutes drive from Canberra’s city centre.  The Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a must-see when visiting Canberra. It’s full of native wildlife, has a great adventure playground and plays host to numerous beautiful Canberra bushwalks. One of the top-ten […]

Sydney Aquarium & Zoo new attractions – school holidays 2021

School holiday boredom setting in? Sydney Aquarium & Zoo have some great new activities for your family to enjoy – plus there’s a new animal arrival! Sydney Aquarium & Sydney Zoo are open every day of the school holidays If you’re looking for fun things for your family to do before the kids head back […]

Things to do in Santa Monica – with kids!

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Santa Monica is an exciting, family-friendly city offering spectacular beaches, fun entertainment options, fabulous food and shopping – making it a wonderful all-round Californian holiday destination! Santa Monica is a stunning coastal city in Southern California, USA. Conveniently located just 25 minute’s drive from LAX and 45 minute’s from the Disneyland Resort theme parks, Santa […]

Sydney Aquarium Review – Things to do in Sydney with kids!

Sydney Aquarium is open again with new COVID-19 measures to help keep your family safe Sydney Aquarium is open & taking COVID-19 safety measures Located in the beautiful Darling Harbour precinct of Sydney close to the historic Rocks area and the Sydney CBD, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium is one of Sydney’s top family attractions. Although […]

Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore Sydney zoo sleepover

Visiting Taronga Zoo is the essential Sydney family tradition – but did you know they also host the best sleepover in Sydney? It’s the Taronga Roar and Snore! If you’re looking for something really fun to do with the family, Taronga is always a winner. We recently spent the night at Taronga Zoo Sydney on […]

SeaLife Sydney Aquarium Penguin 1 Year Anniversary Party!

The Let’s go Mum family were recently invited to attend the SeaLife Sydney Penguin’s 1 Year Anniversary Party!   We’ve just attended the coolest party in Sydney – literally! The Sydney Sea Life Aquarium Penguin’s have just celebrated their 1st Anniversary. These super-cute, formally attired little fellows are stars in their own right. They are […]

Sydney Aquarium Penguin Boat Ride

See what it’s like to go on the Sydney Aquarium Penguin boat ride!   We want to show you a fabulous new attraction which has been added to the already wonderful line-up at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium – the Penguin Expedition! The Sydney Aquarium is a great family day out The SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium […]

The National Zoo & Aquarium – take a look around with our latest video!

We were very lucky to be invited to check out the new open plain at the National Zoo and Aquarium. This terrific Zoo really does go from strength-to-strength in size, species of animals to view, and of course most importantly, animal and visitor happiness! Come with us while we take you for a super-fast look […]

Sleeping with giraffes – Zoofari Lodge, Dubbo Zoo

Have you ever dreamed about waking up on an African Safari? It’s now possible right here in Australia! We recently spent a weekend at the amazing Zoofari Lodge – a luxury zoo stay package that you simply have to see to believe! The Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is an accommodation package […]

5 reasons why Hong Kong Ocean Park is better than Disneyland

We continue on our Theme-Park Odyssey…and give you 5 good reasons to choose Ocean Park over Hong Kong Disneyland! If you’re holidaying in Hong Kong and think that Hong Kong Disney is the only family fun park worth visiting, you couldn’t be more wrong! Hong Kong Ocean Park is one of the most astounding family theme […]

Pandas in Beijing Zoo – a flying visit guide!

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I’ve travelled through China more than once, but on my first trip I perhaps didn’t appreciate as much as I should, that most people outside of hotels and tourist spots don’t speak English there! On my last day in Beijing before flying home, to my delight I found out that there were Pandas in the […]