Zoo Activities

When Parents set out to find the top zoos in the country, we identified 50 where kids can pet and often feed the wildlife. Then we narrowed it down to these leaders of the pack that your little tyke will love.

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Your child will love coloring his favorite zoo animals. Simply download and print!

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Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

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