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Southern Byways

Archive for the ‘Zoos’ Category

August 24th, 2008

Zoos in the South

 As the summer wraps up and Labor Day approaches, many people are looking for that last outdoor adventure. One perfect option for enjoying those summer rays is to spend the day at the zoo. But, how do you know which ones are worth visiting and which ones you need to go out of your way […]

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August 20th, 2008

Discovering Atlanta’s Grant Park Area

When I first set out to do my post, I was only going to focus on Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum located in Grant Park. However, once I started doing some research, I realize that I would be doing you, dear readers, a great disservice. See, by only focusing on that one attraction, […]

By Apryl -- 1 comment

July 23rd, 2008

Hidden Gems: Chattanooga Zoo

Downtown Chattanooga, Tenn., is filled with all types of things to do. You already know about the Tennessee Aquarium, Hunter Museum of Art, Chattanooga Market and Coolidge Park, but are you aware of the zoo? 
Yes, located in Warner Park, Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park is a seven-acre zoo with a number of exhibits that […]

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April 27th, 2008

5 Reasons to Visit Florida’s Space Coast

There are some places that really don’t need explanations or reasons to visit them. Such the case of Florida’s Space Coast. This area is sometimes regarded as Orlando’s beaches, because it is a short 45-minute drive from O-town.  So, if you have not been to this part of Florida, or it has been awhile, here […]

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February 20th, 2008

Hidden Gems: Arkansas Alligator Farm

A little over a 100 years ago, a Hot Springs, Arkansas local started an alligator farm because he thought the town needed additional attractions. Alligators are common in this area, and the alligator farm, in his mind, would provide tourists with more to do and see.
With close to 2,000 alligators and a museum, the […]

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November 17th, 2007

Let’s Go to the Mountains: Tigers, Lions and Kangaroos - Oh My! Wildlife in the Georgia Mountains

When you think about the South, what comes to your mind? Perhaps good food, humidity and football -at least those are a few things that come to my mind when someone asks about this region. It is doubtful that you think exotic animals when someone is talking about Georgia.
Oh, but the South is full […]

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September 19th, 2007

The Birmingham Zoo - Alabama

I can’t even begin to think of the number of zoos that we have visited over the years. It’s simply a great day out and there is something for everyone. And while you might think that all zoos are the same, you couldn’t be more wrong. Every zoo that I have visited has something unique […]

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August 8th, 2007

Greenville Zoo, South Carolina

Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy an afternoon at the zoo? And while you are in the south, chances are that you are going to see some beasts that you won’t likely see at home. And at the moment, here is the main attraction. His name is Bob. I’ve fallen in love with him already!

“The […]

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July 14th, 2007

Tour of Memphis, Tennessee

Instead of a weekly tour spread out over the week, I thought that I would give you a few things to do so that you could print it out just in case you wanted all the information in one place. So lets start with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music!
Celebrating great Memphis soul […]

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May 8th, 2007

More on the Artic Seal

The last few days, I have been covering the story of the Artic Seal who somehow managed to swim to a Florida river. He was rescued  Monday night and transferred to SeaWorld in Orlando. Unfortunately, we have just learned, that he died earlier today.
“Bearded seals often travel alone and over long distances, Mase-Guthrie said. They […]

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