Celebrate spring with new shows at zoos and botanical gardens across the country. Here’s what’s blooming at a park near you.
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pa.: Climb to the top of three large treehouses (one is handicapped-accessible) and look out over some of the garden’s 1,050 acres. Through Nov. 23. Price: $16 for adults, $6 for kids over 4 (longwood gardens.org).
Oregon Zoo, Portland, Ore.: Go back millions of years with an outdoor exhibit of 14 dinosaur species that roar, snarl and move; open May 17 through Labor Day. Walk through a rain forest and dig for “fossils.” Price: $4 plus regular zoo admission—$9.75 for adults, $6.75 for kids 3 and up (www.oregonzoo.org).
Newport Aquarium, Newport, KY.: Its Frog Bog, beginning May 23, has 20 kinds of frogs. In this “year of the frog,” zoos are launching temporary exhibits that show the global threat to amphibians. Price: $18.95 for adults, $11.95 for kids 2 through 12 (newportaquarium.com).
Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa, Fla.: This month the zoo will open Gator Falls, a 185-second water-flume ride that includes views of white alligators. Don’t panic: it’s a smooth log ride, not a roller coaster. Price: $4 for the ride, plus the cost of admission—$18.95 for adults, $14.50 for kids 3 to 11 (lowryparkzoo.com).
Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Ill.: View 12 giant bug sculptures made from forest materials like twigs and saplings. They’re all part of the “Big Bugs” special exhibit, through July 20. Price: $9 for adults, $6 for kids 3 to 17 (mortonarb.org).
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