Animal Encounters

Most children love animals: Their wet noses, soft fur, and sometimes silly antics can provide hours of fun and education. It's fun to see...

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen … but have you ever met them in real life? When it comes to Christmas,...

My son and I visited WonderTree Farm in Zionsville on a recent “Saturday Farm Day.” We had heard a lot of buzz about this...

Combining history with science, at Conner Prairie visitors can explore Indiana's heritage through hands-on indoor and outdoor exhibits. The museum offers history-themed, immersive experiences....

Have you ever wanted to experience kangaroos up close? You can soon with the Indianapolis Zoo's newest exhibit, Kangaroo Crossing, which is set to...

Fishers AgriPark just might be my favorite hidden gem ever. I loved it because we went home with free produce. My son loved it...

Bird Fever has been an Indianapolis gem for more than 25 years. At this premier exotic bird pet shop, you can spend an entire...

Christmas at the Zoo features new experiences, more lights and more nights than ever this year. The event kicks off Nov. 19 and continues...

Central Indiana is home to lots of trails, and where there's trails, there's also trail riding. Hopping on a horse and taking a horseback...

My youngest son has been talking nonstop about getting a cat. He is an animal lover, and we don’t have any pets, so he’s...