THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO JEANNE and LIZ NEWSOME, RANDOM.ORG PICKED COMMENT #5 and #13 WHICH WERE YOURS!
The newly renovated Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Dallas officially opened its doors to the public on December 3, 2010.
Previously known as the Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park, the Children’s Aquarium is now home to stingrays, jellyfish, an albino alligator, snapping turtles, and a variety of fish. All the floors have been raised to provide easy viewing access for those 4 feet or less.
The aquarium is “small and sweet” as one Dallas mom said and great for kids ages 5 and under. Families can easily cover the aquarium within an hour to an hour and a half and the admission price is quite affordable: $8 for adults and $6 for kids 3-11. Kids 2 and under are free. >> For more reviews of the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas.
Looking for other things to do in Dallas as a family? Check out:
Visiting Dallas for the first time? This might be more of what you’re looking for.
The Steal: Win Tickets to the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas
Details: Two families will win four tickets to the Children’s Aquarium in Fair Park, Dallas.
Winner: Two (2) winners
Prize: Two complimentary adult tickets and two complimentary youth tickets. Tickets must be used by 9/30/11.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Leave a comment telling us which zone at the Children’s Aquarium, you’re most excited to check out with the kids. Descriptions of all 6 zones at the aquarium are listed here.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo and post a link to it in the comments each review gets you 5 entries
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only (Alaska and Hawaii residents are not eligible to win the Koolatron Travel Cooler)
Deadline to enter: Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
- – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -
Photos by: Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | OR | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
Some of my favorite vacation spots are beach towns like Amelia Island in Florida. Being only 45 minutes from Jacksonville, 3 hours from Orlando and 4 hours from Tampa, it’s a great spot to take your family and disconnect from the hectic lives that we all live.
There are 13 miles of beaches to explore, wildlife to meet close-up and lots of outdoor adventures for the entire family to be entertained by. Kim Orlando of TravelingMom.com was recently hosted by the Amelia Island tourist bureau and got to experience Amelia Island first-hand with her husband and two kids. It was a battle against the electronics, but fun none-the-less.
Here’s a quick taste of what they experienced at Amelia Island:
View Kim Orlando’s full reviews of the hotel and attractions that she experienced while on Amelia Island.
Check out the 30 plus activities for families in the Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach area.
This post was sponsored by TravelingMom.com.
- – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | OR | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. We had 48 entries and random.org selected lucky number 7 which is Heidi Gollub. Congrats Heidi – I hope your family enjoys the new Giants of the Savanna!
After 17 months of renovations, the Dallas Zoo has totally stepped it up. It is now home to the new Giants of the Savanna area and one of the top activities for kids in Dallas. Families on Trekaroo rave about this new 11-acre area filled with elephants, giraffes, impalas, zebras, ostriches, lions, warthogs, red river hogs, guinea fowl, and cheetahs. There are even a few areas that are air-conditioned near the elephants and insects of the savanna plus lots of interactive features to keep kids engaged and learning.
Wanna dine next to the King of the Jungle? Head to the Serengeti Grill and grab lunch with the lions who are lazing alongside the floor to ceiling glass windows of the restaurant. It’s pretty amazing. For more Dallas Zoo reviews.
Related articles: Family Vacation Guide for Dallas
The Steal: Win a pack of 4 tickets to the Dallas Zoo
Trekaroo is giving away a pack of 4 tickets to the Dallas Zoo
Number of Winners: One (1) winner
Prize: 4 tickets to the Dallas Zoo and their new Giants of the Savanna. (Value $48)
How to enter:
Leave a comment telling us about a favorite zoo moment with the kids.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo about any zoo you’ve been to with the kids and post a link to it in the comments (include your Trekaroo username) one entry per review. (each review gets you 5 entries)
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
Deadline to enter: Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
- – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | OR | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
Everything in Texas is big and there’s plenty of big fun in Dallas to enjoy when you’re on vacation with the kids. Based on information from local parents and visits to Dallas with the entire family, here’s a quick guide on all that you need when traveling to the Dallas area with the kids.
When to Visit
- What to Do
- Where to Stay
** Sponsored Link: Dallas, TX Hotels from $39!
- Where to Eat (check back for updates)
- Discounts (check back for updates)
For more ideas on things to do and where to stay with the family, check out these other destinations in Texas: Houston and the Gulf Coast, San Antonio, and Austin.
- – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - -
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | OR | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
Where to settle the family while hanging out in Dallas is always a tough choice. The reviews are in and families on Trekaroo have spoken. These are family favorites for hotels when in Dallas.
Best Hotel for Families - Hotel Palomar
Located in downtown Dallas a block away from the Mockingbird Station, the Hotel Palomar is great for families without having to spend a fortune. Clean, modern with a boutique-hotel feel, the kids will love the pool and Kimpton Kids welcome packages.
For more reviews on Hotel Palomar.
>> Rates start at $184/night.
Sweet Suite-Hotels
When traveling with kids, who doesn’t want a second room to hang out in when the kiddos go to bed. Families love suite-hotels and many of the suite hotels in Dallas stand at the top of the list as family favorites. The locations of these hotels away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, but great value for money (plus free parking).
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Dallas / Lincoln Park
Complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, and complimentary airport shuttle are just some of the benefits of staying at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites, an all-suite hotel perfect for families. The location provides easy access to the main highway and the staff is great to families. For more reviews on the Hyatt Summerfield Suites Dallas / Lincoln Park.
Homewood Suites in Park Central
Homewood Suites in Dallas’ Park Central area is an all-suite hotel that was recently renovated. Complimentary breakfast every morning, complimentary dinner Monday through Thursday, an indoor pool, and fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher if you want to save a bit more money on food. For more reviews on Homewood Suites in Park Central.
For more hotels in Dallas, TX Hotels from $39!
Other Dallas articles
- What to Do in Dallas
For more ideas on things to do and where to stay with the family, check out these other destinations in Texas: Houston and the Gulf Coast, San Antonio, and Austin.
- – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - -
Esther Lee is a contributing writer for Trekaroo – a reviews site dedicated to exploring and traveling with kids.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | OR | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
