Virginia Field Trips – Homeschool - Summer 2013
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The Leesburg Animal Park The season for Leesburg Animal Park in Leesburg, Virginia officially opens on March 16, 2013! The 21 acre zoo is home to a variety of animals but also offers fun park activities to highlight each trip. Discover something exotic at the park! Unique animals including Lemurs African Serval Cats, White-Handed Gibbons, Giant Aldabra Tortoises, Zebras, Macaws & Lorikeet Parrots, Patagonian Cavy and an AfricanCrested Porcupine. Kids always want to know what can they touch? At Leesburg Animal Park kids are encouraged to interact with a variety of animals in the petting and feeding area such as Llamas, Alpacas, Donkeys, Cows, Bunnies, Ducks, Goats, Sheep, Lambs, Pigs, Nilgai, Deer & Camels. For a truly memorable experience ride a pony, camel or the Explorer Wagon and feed passing creatures! Families may also feed the lorikeet parrots in the walk-through aviary or join the LIVE Animal Encounters to meet special animals such as a porcupine, giant Aldabra tortoise or a piglet. Additionally the Habitat Hut will teach kids about their own backyard habitat. Have lunch at one of the picnic areas and let the kids exercise on the playground complete with a Moon Bounce and play train! Want to celebrate at the park - no problem the animals would love to have you! Enjoy birthday parties or group celebrations! Additionally Zoo-To-You, DC area's premier petting zoo service, can bring the excitement to you! Fully insured and USDA licensed, Zoo-To-You has been in business for 30 years and continues to highlight some of the largest fairs and festivals in the region, school events and birthday parties. Choose from a variety of packages including a Full Zoo, Mini Zoo, Baby Zoo, Exotic Zoo, Pony Rides and customized animal packages to suit your needs. Each package includes at least one animal handler, fencing and cleanup. Find your favorite creature at the Leesburg Animal Park! For inclement weather call (703) 433-0002 before your visit and the recording will indicate if the park is closed. For additional information email LeesburgAnimalPark@gmail.com or visit www.leesburganimalpark.com. See you at the Zoo!
Upcoming Homeschool Events March 29, 2013 HAMPTON Flight of the Butterflies 3D in IMAX at the Virginia Air and Space Center (757) 727-0900 March 30-31, 2013 Easter Egg Hunt at the Zoo! Leesburg Animal Park (703) 433-0002 April 5, 2013 HAMPTON Asphalt Orchestra at The American Theatre (757) 722-2787 April 11-13 & May 9-11 & September 12-14, 2013 WALLOPS ISLAND Homeschoolers Marine Science Adventure at the Marine Science Consortium (757) 824-5636 April 12, 2013 HAMPTON Performance by pianist Phillipe Bianconi at The American Theatre (757) 722-2787
April 19, 2013 SMITHFIELD Isle of Wight Homeschool Day (757) 356-1223 (HEAV-Sponsored Event) April 20, 2013 BEDFORD Living History and Scout Day at the National D-Day Memorial (800) 351-DDAY April 20, 2013 HAMPTON International Children’s Festival (757) 727-8311 April 22, 2013 NEWPORT NEWS The Mariners’ Museum Homeschool Day (757) 591-7743 (HEAV-Sponsored Event)
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