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Post by zoeylucy on May 30, 2018 11:42:36 GMT -6
If you could choose to go to Ft Wayne Children’s zoo or the Newport aquarium, which would you pick? Why?
We’re thinking of choosing one on Friday, and since it’s my birthday, I get to pick. So, help me pick? Drive time is pretty equivalent for both, so that’s not a real factor.
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Post by enchanted on May 30, 2018 12:09:39 GMT -6
I love Newport. It only takes a couple of hours to go through, though, so if you're wanting a whole day thing, you would have to find something else in the area.
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Post by pearbear on May 30, 2018 12:13:09 GMT -6
I would do Newport and make a day out of it by also heading over to Cincy for lunch or dinner or perhaps even a baseball game.
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Post by charlotte on May 30, 2018 12:16:06 GMT -6
The last time we went to Newport Aquarium in the summer it was SO packed with summer camp kids. You could barely move. It was kind of a nightmare and made it not worth the money we paid. This was on a Friday. I’m not sure if we just got unlucky or what; we went the previous year and it wasn’t crowded at all. Also depending on if schools are still in session around there maybe it won’t be so bad.
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Post by Pinkflower22 on May 30, 2018 12:17:37 GMT -6
So I live in Cincy and I went to the aquarium recently and thought it was meh. I just thought most of the fish there weren't that interesting. However, Cincinnati as a city has so many awesome attractions and things to do that I would pick going there over fort Wayne any day.
What about going to the Cincinnati zoo instead? We have a world class zoo! Plus Fiona the baby hippo, who is adorable 😁
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on May 30, 2018 12:22:49 GMT -6
I’ve never been to the zoo, but have been to the Newport Aquarium. It is fun, but I find it pricey for what you get. It’s definitely not a full day thing. It’s located by a bunch of great stuff and downtown Cincinnati is right across the river so you could do other fun stuff to fill the day.
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Post by shitsngiggles on May 30, 2018 12:38:36 GMT -6
Would you consider the Cincinnati Children's Museum at the Union Terminal? I believe the Union Terminal is still undergoing renovations but the children's museum just reopened.
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Post by Bookshelves on May 30, 2018 12:38:54 GMT -6
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Post by zoeylucy on May 30, 2018 12:40:40 GMT -6
So I live in Cincy and I went to the aquarium recently and thought it was meh. I just thought most of the fish there weren't that interesting. However, Cincinnati as a city has so many awesome attractions and things to do that I would pick going there over fort Wayne any day. What about going to the Cincinnati zoo instead? We have a world class zoo! Plus Fiona the baby hippo, who is adorable 😁 Ooohhhh. We have a new contender! |
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Post by zoeylucy on May 30, 2018 12:46:19 GMT -6
Would you consider the Cincinnati Children's Museum at the Union Terminal? I believe the Union Terminal is still undergoing renovations but the children's museum just reopened. Is it any better/different than COSI or Boonshoft? |
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Post by twohopes on May 30, 2018 12:47:40 GMT -6
I have been to the Ft. Wayne Zoo and we all loved it. But I can't compare it to your other options.
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Post by loony on May 30, 2018 12:47:40 GMT -6
I have no advice, only that SO used to rent a house on the FW zoo complex back in college. /relevant
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on May 30, 2018 12:48:30 GMT -6
So I live in Cincy and I went to the aquarium recently and thought it was meh. I just thought most of the fish there weren't that interesting. However, Cincinnati as a city has so many awesome attractions and things to do that I would pick going there over fort Wayne any day. What about going to the Cincinnati zoo instead? We have a world class zoo! Plus Fiona the baby hippo, who is adorable 😁 Ooohhhh. We have a new contender! The zoo is really great, less expensive, and much larger than the aquarium. You can definitely spend all day. FYI - I just went Friday and it was PACKED by 11. It was a holiday weekend, but it can still get crowded. My suggestion is spend the extra money to get a ZAT ticket. Get there before it opens at 9 and park. Parking can be a nightmare once the main lot fills up. You can get in line to enter at 9. That’s what I did last week (we have passes so we go all the time). By the time I left at 11-11:30, it was crowded, the main lot was completely full, and traffic was a nightmare. Try to see Fiona (she’s amazing), but also see the baby manatees (there are 4 and they swim together in a clump. It’s adorable. And the new gorilla exhibit is awesome. There’s a baby there too and she was sooo cute. |
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Post by shitsngiggles on May 30, 2018 12:52:03 GMT -6
Would you consider the Cincinnati Children's Museum at the Union Terminal? I believe the Union Terminal is still undergoing renovations but the children's museum just reopened. Is it any better/different than COSI or Boonshoft? I haven't been to COSI or Boonshoft but it's awesome for younger kids, maybe 10 and under. Huge water table, fake rocks with a giant digger truck, Legos, music stations, a dance party room, a little city where kids can pretend to work at a vet, grocery, diner, etc. My kids really like this giant area that you can put balls into different machines and watch them. Its really fun and my kids could spend all day there. |
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Post by zoeylucy on May 30, 2018 12:55:52 GMT -6
Is it any better/different than COSI or Boonshoft? I haven't been to COSI or Boonshoft but it's awesome for younger kids, maybe 10 and under. Huge water table, fake rocks with a giant digger truck, Legos, music stations, a dance party room, a little city where kids can pretend to work at a vet, grocery, diner, etc. My kids really like this giant area that you can put balls into different machines and watch them. Its really fun and my kids could spend all day there. Definitely give Boonshoft a try. It’s close to the Air Force museum. Huge water table, 3 story play area, a planetarium, and a little zoo. |
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Post by shitsngiggles on May 30, 2018 14:21:15 GMT -6
I haven't been to COSI or Boonshoft but it's awesome for younger kids, maybe 10 and under. Huge water table, fake rocks with a giant digger truck, Legos, music stations, a dance party room, a little city where kids can pretend to work at a vet, grocery, diner, etc. My kids really like this giant area that you can put balls into different machines and watch them. Its really fun and my kids could spend all day there. Definitely give Boonshoft a try. It’s close to the Air Force museum. Huge water table, 3 story play area, a planetarium, and a little zoo. I'll look into it, thanks. I grew up in Cincinnati but live in Louisville now. It might be a nice short trip we can do this summer. |
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Post by lucylou on May 30, 2018 14:35:17 GMT -6
Have you considered the Indianapolis zoo? It's really nice and there's a decent amount of indoor exhibits so you're not in the heat the whole time. I've never been to the Ft. Wayne zoo, maybe it's the same?
You could make a day of it- canal boat ride, brewery, great selection of restaurants
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Post by zoeylucy on May 30, 2018 14:58:38 GMT -6
Have you considered the Indianapolis zoo? It's really nice and there's a decent amount of indoor exhibits so you're not in the heat the whole time. I've never been to the Ft. Wayne zoo, maybe it's the same? You could make a day of it- canal boat ride, brewery, great selection of restaurants That would be an overnight trip for us, but it’s really good to know and put on the future plans list.  |
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Post by jmski on May 30, 2018 16:51:56 GMT -6
I would choose the Cincinnati Zoo.
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Post by LoisLoan on May 30, 2018 18:55:24 GMT -6
I would also go for the Cincinnati Zoo. It does get crowded but usually the most crowded area is the Africa area, so get there early and do that part first and it shouldn't be too bad.
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Post by petrichor on May 30, 2018 18:57:31 GMT -6
Newport is nice but very expensive. And for several summers I was part of the camp crowd and it was a nightmare. We'd bring 50 or 75 kids at a time every week and I felt claustrophobic the whole time (while trying not to lose track of anyone).
I've only been to the Cincinnati Zoo once and it was almost 20 years ago. I have a recollection of it being hilly but that's all I remember.
I can't compare it to any of your other options.
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Post by mrsweasley on May 31, 2018 0:19:24 GMT -6
We went to Newport last summer and I thought it was really pricey for what you get out of it, and that was with buy one get one free admission. DD(5) loved it though and has asked to go back
I haven't been to the FW Zoo recently but I remember enjoying it last time I went. We haven't been to the Cincy Zoo yet either but I've heard good things. I think you can get on for half price if you have a Boonshoft membership, pretty sure FW Zoo is the same
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Post by mrsweasley on May 31, 2018 0:23:10 GMT -6
Definitely give Boonshoft a try. It’s close to the Air Force museum. Huge water table, 3 story play area, a planetarium, and a little zoo. I'll look into it, thanks. I grew up in Cincinnati but live in Louisville now. It might be a nice short trip we can do this summer. I don't think the 3rd floor of the play area is open anymore, at least it hasn't been any of the times we've gone recently. It's a good deal for the price though and DD really enjoys it. They've been redoing a lot of it The AF Museum is almost a whole day experience on it's own, depending how fast/slow you are. There is tons of other aviation relates stuff in the area too. |
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