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5 New Animals at the Rio Grande Zoo

by Alison

April 14, 2009

In the past few months, several new animals have started to call the Rio Grande Zoo home.  If your child is a reptile fan, you'll definitely want to plan a trip to the zoo very soon because there are plenty of new snakes and frogs.
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Local Books for Little Ones: Roadrunner's Dance

by Alison

November 17, 2008

To tie into the national Being Savvy blog's monthly theme of books and reading , I'm highlighting some children's books that are written by New Mexicans and/or take place in New Mexico. Today's book is Roadrunner's Dance by Rudolfo Anaya. Mr. Anaya is is probably best known for writing Bless Me, Ultima, but he has also written several books for children. He is a New Mexico  Read more...

Exploring the Urban Jungle at the Rio Grande Nature Center

by Alison

September 25, 2008

Is your child way into nature and all things outdoors? Then you'd best head over to the Rio Grande Nature Center (located on Candelaria right by the river). The Rio Grande Nature Center is the perfect place to observe wildlife and enjoy a beautiful Albuquerque day. There are some walking walking trails including a one mile loop that goes through the bosque and near the river. Some of  Read more...

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!: Taking Time to Enjoy the Aquarium

by Alison

September 23, 2008

My four year old loves to visit the Aquarium, but tends to rush through it and treat it more like a race track than a place to observe marine life. Here's a few ideas to help your children slow down and enjoy all that the Albuquerque Aquarium has to offer. Next time, let your preschooler take some pictures. A camera of their own is a great thing for a child to have, it doesn't have to be  Read more...

5 Best Ways to Enjoy the Bosque

by Alison

September 16, 2008

The bosque is the beautiful open space surrounding the Rio Grande River. It's home to a variety of trees which create a shady forest habitat for beavers, birds, turtles and snakes. It's one of my four year old's favorite places to go, he loves exploring there. Here are five ways you can enjoy the bosque with your children. Take a walk. The Paseo Del Bosque trail extends for 16 miles from  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in albuquerque

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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