Date Night: Romance at the Zoo

by Brettani Shannon

Taking Alone Time
What makes the zoo such a great date spot? Perhaps it’s the wide variety of entertainment, the relaxing ambiance, the abundance of conversation pieces, and the plenty of opportunities for intimate moments. Have a day full of fun and romance with the one you love on your arm.

Romance in the Zoo

Hold hands as you walk through the exhibits.
Sneak a kiss in the romantic glow of an underground aquarium.
Count how many animal couples “do it” right in front of you!
Take photos of each other imitating the animals you pose next to.
Share childhood zoo memories as you ride the train or trolley through the zoo.
Find out your date’s favorite zoo animals and why. It’s a great way to get insight into their values.
Take frequent breaks to sit and enjoy the scene and snuggle up.
Watch one of the special shows while sipping on a glass of wine or cool lemonade.
Kiss in the aviary or butterfly sanctuary while they flutter all around you.
Find a comfy spot in the shade to sit and watch some of the more animated species like chimpanzees, otters, penguins and bears, imagining what they might be thinking.
Catch the special shows they have all around the zoo.
Have a picnic. Packing a full picnic around the zoo might not be so much fun, but packing a light snack or purchasing lunch from one of the many dining venues around the zoo.
Sport funny zoo animal visors.
Buy each other sweet zoo souvenirs.
Get sweet treats like ice-cream, snow cones, sweet fresh pretzels or doughnuts to snack on while you tour the zoo.
Take a nice relaxing rest on a grassy knoll.

Tips

Check the zoo website for special events like adults only days or holiday special events.
If the zoo is a drive for you, make a weekend out of it. Search online for tourist packages with discount hotel stays and passes for multiple attractions.
Pack a “zoo bag” small enough so that it isn’t an inconvenience, but large enough to carry the essentials: sun block, bottled water and a camera.

Find a zoo near you:
www.officialusa.com/stateguides/zoos