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TOPGOLF – THE COLONY topgolf.com/us/the-colony/
DALLAS ZOO www.dallaszoo.com
great venue to have a birthday party at or
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The zoo is always fun, and there’s plenty for the kids to see and do. The Keeper Encounters and Training Demonstrations are always interesting for a behind-thescenes look. There’s even a guide to Pokémon Go on their website. You can save with CityPass if you’re planning to experience other nearby venues.
ZONE ACTION PARK
PINSTACK BOWLING pinstackbowl.com/locations/ plano-texas A perfect indoor option if the weather just isn’t right. Located in Plano, Pinstack is your standard venue for bowling, games, a rock climbing wall, laser tag, and more. There’s a full-service restaurant to keep your bellies full while you have fun all day long. DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM www.dwazoo.com Much like the zoo, it’s hard to go wrong with a trip to the aquarium. It’s educational, it’s fun, and it’s cool to see sharks. There also aren’t a ton of lines, so you and the family can go at your own pace and enjoy every exhibit. 44 | LANTANA LIVING
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SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH IN PILOT POINT www.sharkarosa.com
even have a private guided tour.
www.thezoneactionparktexas.com/ There are go-karts, 2 18-hole miniature golf courses, 6 station baseball and
softball batting cages along with bounce houses, as well as loads of games and
fun inside. It’s nothing fancy, but it is fun. Groupons are sometimes available.
SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS ARLINGTON www.sixflags.com/overtexas
Another hidden gem in North Texas, Sharkarosa is a non-profit ranch licensed and regulated by the USDA. Families can get an up-close-and-personal zoo experience featuring endangered exotic wildlife – without spending an arm and a leg.
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FRANK BUCK ZOO IN GAINESVILLE www.gainesville.tx.us/index. aspx?nid=108
www.fortworthstockyards.org
Dubbed the Star of North Texas, the Frank Buck Zoo offers all your traditional zoo experiences and more without having to drive into Dallas or Fort Worth. This is a
hour, and there are lots of shops, dining,
include Six Flags? A staple of family fun, this park is huge and has a happiness
factor to suit both young and old. There
are lots of rides to please everyone from kiddie rides to serious roller coasters. FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
Take a trip back in time. The Fort Worth cattle drive comes through twice an
museums, and history to be seen. For extra fun, take the Grapevine Vintage Railroad there and back.
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