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  • Spend a day of spring break outside at the Fort Worth Zoo. What to expect

    Danny Miles, 3, touches a Texas Horned Lizard held by Robyn Doege, an assistant curator for aquatic ectotherms, during a media event for the grand reopening of the reimagined Mountains & Desert exhibit in the Fort Worth Zoo on Thursday June 20, 2024.

    Danny Miles, 3, touches a Texas Horned Lizard held by Robyn Doege, an assistant curator for aquatic ectotherms, during a media event for the grand reopening of the reimagined Mountains & Desert exhibit in the Fort Worth Zoo on Thursday June 20, 2024.


    Chris Torres

    ctorres@star-telegram.com

    Why spend spring break inside ?

    Fort Worth ISD’s spring break is from March 16 to March 20. From Stockyards crawfish boils or kayaking at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, it’s the time to be outside.

    One way to do so is by visiting the Fort Worth Zoo.

    Last year, the zoo saw more than 158,000 guests from March 8 to March 23. This year, between spring break camp and half-off Wednesdays, guests can expect it to be crowded once again.

    Here’s what spring break zoo-goers should expect.

    Spring break camp at Fort Worth Zoo

    During spring break, the Fort Worth Zoo is offering an all-day camp for children to learn more about animals and wildlife conservation. Families have until March 12 to register.

    The camp will be Monday, March 16 until Friday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a day off on Wednesday, March 18, when camp will not take place.

    Campers can go for one of the days, or all four. It costs $85 per day or $335 for all four days.

    To register, you must create a family profile on the Fort Worth Zoo website. Once you are logged in, you can register for zoo camps.

    Two gharial hatchlings are revealed at the Fort Worth Zoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This is the zoo’s third year in a row to successfully hatch gharial newborns, a critically endangered species.
    Two gharial hatchlings are revealed at the Fort Worth Zoo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This is the zoo’s third year in a row to successfully hatch gharial newborns, a critically endangered species. Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com

    When are tickets cheapest at Fort Worth Zoo?

    The Fort Worth Zoo offers half-off Wednesdays year-round.

    Admission for non-member adults (ages 13 to 64) is $22. Children (12 and under) and seniors (65+) are $18.

    On Wednesdays, these prices are cut in half. An adult ticket is $11, and children and seniors are $8.

    Once you buy a ticket ahead of time online– which is what the zoo recommends, especially during spring break– it is valid for 30 days.

    Parking is $5 and can be purchased at ticket booths located in the parking lots.

    Advice for spring breakers at Fort Worth Zoo

    • Note that between March 14 and March 22, ticket booth lines will be longer than normal. Buy tickets online ahead of time.
    • Zoo parking lots are located at 1989 Colonial Parkway. Do not park in surrounding neighborhoods or commercial parking lots. 
    • Allow extra time for traffic. 
    • A zoo spokesperson told the Star-Telegram they plan to have police officers help direct traffic and parking.
    • The zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They recommend visiting right at opening or making an afternoon trip, as the crowds are biggest during lunch time.
    • Guests can see the whole zoo within four hours. 
    • Outside food and drink in small coolers are allowed in the park.
    • No glass, alcohol, or disposable lids and straws are allowed.

    Siblings Imara, left, and Tamu at the Fort Worth Zoo. The lion cubs were born on June 29, 2025.
    Siblings Imara, left, and Tamu at the Fort Worth Zoo. The lion cubs were born on June 29, 2025. Courtesy of the Fort Worth Zoo

    Animals to see at the Fort Worth Zoo

    The Fort Worth Zoo has more than 7,000 animals to see.

    In September, the zoo welcomed a baby elephant named Lady Bird. She lives with her mother Bluebonnet, father Romeo and 4-year-old brother Brazos. Visitors can see her daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Other zoo babies, who were all born in October 2025, are Pancake, Imara and Tamu. Pancake is the nearly 6-foot giraffe calf. He’s the smallest calf born at the Fort Worth Zoo, which inspired his name. And Imara and Tamu, are a pair of lion cubs. Another juvenile worth seeing is the 2-year-old gorilla named Bruno.

    For interactive activities, the Zoo has a Herpetarium (the Museum of Living Art, MOLA) that guests can visit daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where they can learn about and interact with reptiles. There is also a Bait Shack touch tank down in Texas Wild exhibit.

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  • Children’s Learning Adventure on Taking an Interactive Approach to Summer Break

    Children’s Learning Adventure on Taking an Interactive Approach to Summer Break

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    updated: Mar 19, 2019


    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 19, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    Children’s Learning Adventure takes an interactive and engaging approach to summer by ensuring their Steam-based curriculum is integrated into fun activities for all ages during summer break. Children’s Learning Adventure’s summer camp is a great way for students to create friendships, try new activities, and continue learning while their schools are out for the summer. This year’s summer camp theme “Hooray for Hollywood,” offers a specialized Steam-based curriculum centered around all things Hollywood and movie magic! Campers are set up to experience their most entertaining summer camp yet, packed with fun curriculum and interactive Steam-based activities!

    The implementation of Steam-based curriculum is a meaningful way to prepare children for everyday life. Children’s Learning Adventure encourages intellectual growth through engaging, hands-on Steam activities. Teachers at Children’s Learning Adventure encourage children to actively participate and explore the various learning activities. By using this unique approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics; our students develop the necessary critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to be successful inside and outside the classroom.

    “At Children’s Learning Adventure, we help instill a love for learning in our students through fun and interactive activities. These activities allow students to discover and explore areas they are interested in while learning about something new. Working collaboratively with parents, Children’s Learning Adventure is committed to developing students into lifelong learners,” says Rick Sodja, CEO.

    At Children’s Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a new adventure! When school is out, it is “in” to join the fun. Each school break and summer camp offers a specialized, uniquely designed curriculum that encompasses Steam learning and literacy. Each theme is developed to engage students of all levels in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

    To help students develop into lifelong learners, it is important for them to get “plugged in” and stay engaged in their educational development throughout the whole year, both inside and outside of their school environment. Children’s Learning Adventure has created six programs, from infant care to after school to promote and help students of all ages grow and learn.

    To learn more about Children’s Learning Adventure or Summer Camp, available at all 44 locations, call 1-877-797-1417 or visit http://www.childrenslearningadventure.com.

    Media Contact:

    Kyle Greenberg

    kgreenberg@childrenslearningadventure.com

    Creative Manager

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  • Children’s Learning Adventure Takes a Unique Approach to School Breaks

    Children’s Learning Adventure Takes a Unique Approach to School Breaks

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    updated: Feb 27, 2019


    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., February 27, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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     As children begin to attend childcare, camp and school, it is important for them to develop a sense of independence. Children’s Learning Adventure inspires their students to develop a strong and positive sense of independence, as they learn to explore the world around themselves. They offer innovative, enjoyable and exciting learning activities in a fun and engaging atmosphere, with just the right amount of support and challenge to encourage students to become confident and independent learners with a strong sense of self-worth.

    Students should be actively involved in learning activities both in and outside the school setting, even during school breaks. Taking a school break from school doesn’t mean there needs to be a break from learning. Children’s Learning Adventure’s School Breaks and Summer Camps are a perfect option to keep children actively engaged, focused and eager. Their holiday camps provide an amazing opportunity for campers to explore and engage in innovative activities, explore exciting hands-on projects and grow friendships.

    “School breaks are a great time for students to relax, enjoy themselves and recharge. Students should be actively involved in learning activities both in and outside the school setting. Children’s Learning Adventure’s holiday and summer camps are a perfect option to keep children actively engaged, focused and eager during their school breaks. Our camps provide an amazing opportunity for campers to explore and engage in innovative activities, explore exciting hands-on projects and grow in their friendships,” said Rick Sodja, CEO.

    At Children’s Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a new adventure. When school is out, it is “in” to join the fun. Each school break and summer camp offer a specialized, uniquely designed curriculum that encompasses STEAM learning and literacy. Each theme is developed to engage students of all levels in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

    It is important for children to get “plugged in” and stay engaged in their educational development throughout the whole year. In addition to their school break camps, Children’s Learning Adventure has created six programs, from infant care to after school, to promote and help students of all ages grow and learn. Children’s Learning Adventure’s summer camp is quickly approaching. To learn more about Children’s Learning Adventure’s Summer and Holiday Camps, please visit www.childrenslearningadventure.com.

    Media contact: 

    Kyle Greenberg 
    Creative Manager
    kgreenberg@childrenslearningadventure.com  

    Source: Children’s Learning Adventure

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