School's out but your child's brain needn't go on vacation. Visiting community attractions broadens background knowledge, which helps in school. Reading about places you go further enriches trips.

What better way to enjoy a warm spring day than a trip to the local zoo? This Smithsonian Snapshot highlights the Smithsonian Institution Libraries collection of vintage zoo guidebooks and pamphlets ...

Chicago's Brookfield Zoo is one of the city's TWO amazing zoos to enjoy with your kids. While Lincoln Park Zoo has the advantage of being free, it can be tough to get to if you don't live on the North ...

The Houston Zoo has a lot to offer guests looking to take a walk on the wild side during spring break. Here’s what to know before visiting the zoo, named one of the best in the county by the U.S. News ...

Last weekend, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla called Harambe was shot dead at a zoo in the US after a child entered his enclosure. The killing of the critically-endangered animal, not by threats ...