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Category Archives: Zoos, Aquariums and Animal Parks
Columbus Zoo
We went with friends to see the lights at the Columbus Zoo. The plan basically worked, except that there were very few animals to see, so most of our time was spend wandering through an empty zoo. The lights, when … Continue reading
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Everything There Is to Do in Pueblo
Saturday promised to be pleasant, so I decided to head to Pueblo and see what there was to see. My first stop was the El Pueblo History Museum. I expected a history of the city and the area. What I … Continue reading
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National Western Stock Show
For 16 days every January, Denver hosts the National Western Stock Show. There are feature events—rodeos, concerts, mutton-busting—but there’s also the pure joy of walking around looking at the back end of cows. When I first found out about the … Continue reading
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The Wild Animal Sanctuary
The sanctuary is located in the barren high desert northwest of Denver. It exists to house animals that are confiscated from or donated by zoos, circuses, and private owners. Once here, the animals are introduced to others of their species … Continue reading
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Colorado Gators Reptile Park
This is an odd place. It began back in 1977 when a family opened a tilapia fish farm. The water in the San Luis Valley is heated to 87° by geothermal springs, making it possible to raise the African perch … Continue reading
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