Target Zoofari Week

Okay, let's face it, Texas is a fiery abyss of heat. We spend most of our summers submerged in pools or praying for rain. Not counting this past week, rain isn't very likely, and unless you like looking like a wrinkled prune 24/7, you have to get out of the pool eventually! Sooo, what to do, what to do?

Get your butt to the Dallas Zoo! Now, unless you're in the mood for a heat stroke, I'd recommend going in the morning when it's cooler. Also, you should wear cool clothes, as in short sleeves and thinner materials so you can feel the breeze. I don't care if it's "dorky," wear sunscreen and a freaking hat! Looking like a boiled lobster is not sexy. Plus, they sell those awesome little fans that blast you with water so you don't keel over. Yay!

There's all kinds of attractions, as well as zillions of animals to go see. It's a fun place to take a date(bring extra cash though), or to go hang out with friends. It's summer time, have fun! Bring your cameras, there's all sorts of things to take pictures of, plus if I remember correctly, they have a petting zoo! It's fun! The zoo is also open everyday from 9-5, so you have plenty of time to browse.

Regular Prices:

• Adults(12-64): $10.00
• Children(3-11): $7.00
• Seniors(65+): $7.00
• free for kids under 2 & members of the Dallas Zoological Society

Extra Special Deals this week:

• From now through August 9th, thanks to Target, you can get in for half price! It's $5 for adults and only $3.50 for kids and seniors!
• There's also cheaper snacks in some parts of the zoo, but that part is while supplies last.

Parking:

• Parking is $5, but there's a cheaper way to go. Take the Dart Train! The Zoo is along the red line, but there is a midpoint where the blue and red line meet, so you can get there from just about anywhere.
• Here's the perk: you get an extra dollar off your admission if you show your dart ticket!

Regular deals:

• Every Monday and Tuesday, if you show your Dart pass, you get $3 off admission!

Go While you still can!


(These pictures are actually from my trip to the San Diego zoo but it's close enough)

Fun In The Sun At Surf And Swim

Ever been to a wave pool? It's awesome! Granted, the waves are never quite as big as the ocean's, but you don't have to worry about getting sand in awkward places either(ew!).

My favorite wave pool is Surf And Swim. They're open 11-7 daily, and until 9 on Fridays. Kids 2 and under are free, and they even have a mini pool for them. People under 48" are $5, people 48" and over are $6. The address is 440 W. Oates Rd Garland, Tx 75043. I've been checking their website every so often, and they have some awesome deals going on this summer!

Every Tuesday
(June 9-August 18)
For only $25 you get 4 admissions, 4 hot dogs, and 4 drinks!!! That's and entire day of fun and food!

Thursday, June 25th
It's their 25th anniversary! to celebrate this, Surf And Swim will be charging the same price that they did in 1984!! For those of you 48" and up, you pay only $3.50! Everyone under 48" pays only $2. They will be open from 11a.m.-7p.m.. And, as if that isn't already awesome enough, they will have discounted food prices and free giveaways all day long!

Friday, June 26th
Movie night!! I wasn't able to find a lot of details on this night, but here's what I know: Surf and Swim will be playing Kung Fu Panda at dusk(about 8:30p.m.) Normally they close at 9p.m. on Fridays, so I'm assuming they extended it for that day. Enjoy the movie, it's a good one.

Friday, July 17th
Another movie night! This time they're playing Hotel For Dogs, also around 8:30p.m..

Friday, July 31st
The day after my birthday! They will be playing Madagascar 2 this time, still at 8:30p.m..

Friday, August 14th
Same thing, same time. This time Tale of Despereaux will be playing. it's a really cute movie!

That's all for Surf And Swim for now. I will most likely have a lot more blogs in the next few weeks, because there's about a million things going on this summer. So keep checking back regularly!!!