"Why are you acting excited about the zoo?! Animals. Woo. Hoo."
Our most recent zoo trip, though, was the best one we've had. We spent a good portion of our time at the Safari Splash at the Fort Worth Zoo, and I can't say enough good things about it!
Remember, our children are 6, 8, and 11, but this zoo sprayground had enough to entertain all of them. I also wouldn't hesitate to bring a young child here.
The first way I evaluate any waterpark is how well it entertains the children. This waterpark had 4 larger slides and 2 smaller slides. While we certainly couldn't spend all day there, plenty of fun was had in a couple of hours.
I also look for shade. Safari Splash does have cabana rental for only $40 for two hours, which seemed reasonable enough. We planned to rent a cabana (as I burn in 5 minutes flat), but it turns out we didn't need to. There were many wonderful round tables with large umbrellas to keep away the sun, even when we went mid-day on a May weekend.
Another great feature of Safari Splash is that the area is zero-depth water. The water is only a few inches deep, so there's no worrying about children getting in water that's too deep or having to wear floaties or puddle jumpers. Plus, there were 4 "lifeguards" making sure children obeyed the safety procedures, which meant less supervision was needed on our part. This allowed the hubs to take a nap while I was on waterpark duty (poor teachers at the end of the school year).
Mind you, this isn't the thrilling waterpark with exhilarating slides that we'll experience this summer. However, it is a wonderful place to cool off on a day trip to the zoo. And even though I don't have a toddler anymore, it had two wonderful areas with small slides for the little ones to enjoy.
Did I mention you're also allowed to bring a small cooler or ice chest in with you?! You don't find that often. Pack a lunch, put on some sunscreen, bring your swimsuits, and enjoy a day of fun in the (partial) sun.
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