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Bertucci’s Anniversary Menu

January 8, 2017 superexhausted

Bertucci’s Anniversary Menu: In the last month I was asked to join Bertucci’s for the 35th Anniversary Menu celebration at a local Bertuccci restaurant. It was a magical night of food and learning about the brand from the original and still current head Chef Rosario. We started out with the Antipasto, which was just made this olive and cheese loving girl, my heart sung for the Perorino Romano Cheese very lovely salty and aged. My husband kept saying “Did you try the cheese!”

A photo posted by Sherry Aikens (@sherryaikens1) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:31pm PST

Bertucci’s Anniversary Menu: What to eat

Then all the Bertucci guests moved into the new stromboli which is coming soon to menu. Then my favorite the Pizza and the Nolio pizza is back!! I seriously was very happy, if you have not had Nolio pizza it is a must try. The Nolio Pizza is a Parma style prosciutto ans sweet caramelized onions lightly season cream, with Pecorino and mozzarella cheese. For me it is all about the caramelized onions so sweet and butter my mouth is water just thing about it. The Nolio left the menu for sometime. I learned that if a favorite menu items of your leaves the Bertucci’s menu you can always ask the Bertucci chef to make it for you according to Chef Rosario.

The restaurant originally founded in Somerville, MA, has become an east coast staple for hand-crafted artisanal pizza and Italian fare…and yes, those rolls have left an imprint in all our minds (and stomachs).

It was an additionally fun evening because Chef Rosario was sitting next to me, he was serving me the perfect bite of food and feeding me all night. He also called me “Bella”, in an Italian accent which could not hurt the charming feeling of the entire evening. I almost forgot my husband was next to me-OOPS. I would like to say I had pictures of Chef Rosario feeding me, but I was blushing too much to show, so you will have to check out my table-mate above being fed (see above). She was a sport posing for me.

Selfie with #ChefRosario thanks the food warms my heart and burst in my mouth #bertucciskitchen #foodporn #eatitalian #ChefRosario @bertuccis

A photo posted by Sherry Aikens (@sherryaikens1) on Dec 8, 2016 at 4:35pm PST

I also found some of my new unexpected favorites at Bertucci ‘s is the Butternut Squash Ravioli. I was expected the Lobster Ravioli to steel my heart but no the Butternut Squash won out for me. I am not sure it was the asiago-sage sauce or the roasted brick butternut but it was so rich and decadent it was a perfect pillow pasta bite amazing.

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Lobster Ravioli

My husband and I we able to experience many dishes with our fellow dinners, like Chicken Ana Maria chicken with sage mushrooms artichokes and the coming soon Possimamente: Grilled Chicken Marengo on Arugla Salad which is a wonderful option for those non eating carb humans. We finished the evening with a Cannoli- I would love to say I had a picture of the cannoli but it did not make it long enough.. it was scrumptious.

The Bertucci’s we visited was a newly renovated one in Plymouth Meeting Pa complete with an outside Patio, which will make it a great destination during warmer months, and a new dinning venue to try the Bertucci’s 35th Anniversary Menu .

I have to say because of everything I was able to experience at the 35th Anniversary Menu Experience, I could not wait to revisit Bertucci’s again. Over the holiday break my daughter and I went back we ordered some of my favorites on our Girls Day Out. Tip also if you go during lunch they give you a free salad, and those amazing soft yummy rolls.

If you have not been back in a while to Bertucci’s it is time to go, order some of your old favorites and try some of Chef Rosario’s new ones.

Disclosure: My husband and I were hosted by Bertucci’s in exchange for this post. My tastes buds are honest and true to how much I enjoyed the food at Bertucci’s 35th Anniversary Menu.

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Holidays at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia

November 29, 2016 superexhausted

Christmas is coming how about family time in a warm friendly place that is great for the kids and parents alike! Throughout the Holiday season, Camelback Lodge guests can enjoy a myriad of festivities including visits with Santa and his elves, appearances from the Lodge’s mascots Cliff & Cami Camel, story time with Mrs. Claus, donut decorating, crafts and games.

Check out the Camelback Lodge Holiday Schedule

Saturday, December 3^rd 2016

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Prepare for Santa’s arrival with festive crafts and activities throughout Camelback Lodge.
Kids and adults too can write letters to Santa and drop them in the Lodge’s North Pole
Express Mailbox, and enjoy festive holiday crafts and activities.

4:30PM – 4:50PM

An urgent news report from Brittany Holiday will play throughout the Grand Lobby alerting all guests that Santa was just spotted hurdling across the sky near Camelback.

5:00PM

Hear the jingling of sleigh bells and holiday carolers as guests prepare for Santa & Mrs.
Claus’ Grand Parade. Clif and Cami Camel will lead the way, followed by the Pocono
Mountain East Marching Band, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department Trucks,
Volunteers from the Evergreen Charter School in Mountainhome, PA dressed as Santa’s merry elves, and finally Santa and Mrs. Claus’ horse drawn carriage from the Bethlehem Carriage Company.

5:30PM-9:00PM

Visits and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus; hot chocolate and cider in the Grand Lobby

Santa’s Visits to Camelback Lodge.

Camelback Lodge guests can enjoy visits with Santa and his elves, story time with Mrs. Claus, holiday activities and more throughout the month of December!

Dec. 5 5:00PM-9:00PM

Dec. 4 11:00AM-3:00PM

Dec. 10 5:00PM-9:00PM

Dec. 11 11:00AM-3:00PM

Dec. 16-17 5:00PM-9:00PM

Dec. 18 11:00AM-3:00PM

Dec. 23 5:00PM-9:00PM

Where:

Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372

About Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark

Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark is located at the base of Camelback Mountain in Tannersville, Pennsylvania. The 453-suite lodge is coupled with the largest indoor family entertainment center and indoor waterpark in the Northeast. With Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark complementing the existing seasonal outdoor waterpark, skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, ziplining, treetops obstacle course, alpine mountain coaster and more, Camelback Resort offers more year-round excitement in one location than any other mountain resort in the country.

Want to learn more click here

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Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates

December 6, 2015 superexhausted

If you follow my blog you probably I really enjoy exposing my kids to the arts. This December was no different, The Arden open a new play Han Brinker and the Silver skates and they invited us to preview it because my daughter was part of the drama school. The Play is Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates the script has been in the works at the Arden for 2 years, It was well worth the wait.
I took my daughter and her friends to experience the play. The play is a lovely story age appropriate for 5 and up. There is a little music and the actors are moving the entire play.

The story is of a family Hans, His Sister Gretel, and parents have fallen on hard times. The people of their town dismiss them because of poverty except for one kind girl who looks past the poverty and treats them with Humanity. It is the story of hardships, kindness, and how people can learn from each other presented in a lovely way that is appropriate for the plays young patrons.

The Stage is set up as a frozen river and is wonderful the actor with the felt pad shoes actually skate on the stage it is lovely to watch. They make it look so realistic you think you are outside. The choreography and the use of the stage is amazing, makes for a fast moving play that the kids and adults.
The Arden does a wonderful job with educating kids. After the play the actors sit down on the stage and answer questions
I think this plays is great for the winter not only is a winter time play but the message is wonderful. As an adult I was touched and felt tears coming at certain parts of the play. The actors are truly magical.

I would recommend taking the kids to a Matinee show. We went to The Continental for lunch after (tip they offer 10% with The Arden ticket stubs). It is a little pricier for kids about (10-$20 for a meal) no kids menu. I go because of my favorite appetizer The Onion Soup Bites (my copycat recipe is here). Which if you had them you will understand the splurge for the kids.

After lunch we walked up to and walked through City Hall. I did not know they have a amazing tree in the middle of city hall. All the girls remarked the center of city hall looked like Hogwartz. Next to City hall is Dilworth Park for Made In Philly market which will be there for the Holidays featuring many local Artisans. I loved the frosted cookies yummy. They also had soap makers, wonderful handmade clothes, and jewelry, that was all locally made in Philly. Dilworth Park also has an Ice skating rink.

Diagonal from city hall is Love Park where the Christmas Village is set up featuring great vendors from around the world. The girls loved shopping. It was a little tight in some sections of the market I would not recommend the Village for strollers. They did have a mulled wine you could purchase a commemorative cup for $8 and do refills for $6. It smelled good. They also had many different food.

Before heading back to the car we check out the Macys windows, If the girls were not complete tired I would have stayed for the organ and light show. The organ plays twice a day, the light show is every hour call the store to double check times.

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Field Station Dinosaurs Review, Secaucus NJ what to expect & #giveaway

June 21, 2014 superexhausted 7 Comments

Field Station Dinosaurs Review, Secaucus NJ Kid Review what to expect This past weekend we Travel to North New Jersey to enjoy the Field Station Dinosaurs. Imagine steping back in time and seeing the dinosaurs as they one were large and roaming the earth. We did experience what it must have been like at Field Station kind of a Dinosaurs Amusement park . The landscape is perfect grown and wild then desert and vast. It is a fun day to see your kids light up and enjoy the time with these magnificent creatures, The detail of the Dino s are accurate and the staff knows Dinosaurs. The trip took about 1 ½ from my home which is north of Philadelphia. Check out my video for a full review and giveaway at the end of this post.

Driving to Field Station Dinosaur : The Field Station Dinosaur was very easy to get to from the Turnpike/95. Parking was easy $10 per car you pay when you purchase tikes then provide the receipt when you leave. From NYC in Minutes

Lunch/food at Field Station Dinosaur : They have usually park food, The Pizza looked good. You can also Bring your food in a cooler bag, the have a large tent area with picnic tables.

Shade at Field Station Dinosaur : Down below look out there is trees so the paths are shaded, Look Point no shade on the Plateau, they did have a Shade Pop up need the concession . and the Commanders Tent

Walking at Field Station Dinosaur : It is a walking park so Comfortable shoes the paths are gravel or dirt for the most part, adds to the feel of the park. Mostly flat walking except whe n you go up to the Lookout point and head to exit. There are benches to relax.

Souvenirs at Field Station Dinosaur : You do have to walk through the gift shop to exit the park. you have been warned.

Hours of Field Station Dinosaur: Only open Saturday and Sundays April -October

2014 Tickets for Field Station Dinosaur purchased a head on line are $17.50 for kids and $20 for adults. If purchased at Box office are $20 kids $25 adults.

Commander Tent is a Pass to get you in a large tent that has Fans and is out of the shade, they have special activities for members (season pass holders or anyone who upgrades for it)

Dinos after Dark which has Dinosaur Dance Party, make s’mores and sing around the campfire

Dozin’ with Dinos is an outdoor overnight adventure that starts at 8:00 p.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m. the next morning. Activities are scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Guests sleep in large army-style tents on cots that are provided. Ages 5+

3d movie Field Station Dinosaur: Cost extra $5 more and is located close to the exit. I did not see the movie.

Review of Field Station Dinosaur: I would strongly recommend showing the video in this post to your little ones so they know what to expect, because I saw a few little ones that were a little taken back but the scale of these Dinos, which are to scale to a real dinosaurs. I think you kids will love it if they are little if they know what to expect.

I think this is a great place for little ones 3-9. My 9 year old liked it, My 13 year old was about 9 years too late. If he was 4 -6 the Field Station Dinosaurs would have been his dream. He was a huge dino kid.

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My Boy In a Bubble

June 6, 2014 superexhausted

Yea Things you never said you would let you kids do. Like don’t put a plastic bag over your head. Fast forward 10 years … let in plastic bag.. and I video taped it So I had a bubble boy!

See my son does walk on water .. sorta of ?

As they get older you let them do things. As they grow they will find there way and walk on water.

Filmed in Rehobeth Beach

Have a great weekend.

Photography, Product Reviews, Travel

Photography Tips and Samsung Galaxy Studio #TheNextBigThing

December 12, 2013 superexhausted 8 Comments

Photography Tips: Yesterday I attended the Samsung TheNextBigThing event at Samsung Galaxy Studio Soho NYC Pop up shop. It was a great event we were able to check out the new products that Samsung has available this holiday season. Check out the video at the end of my post for Samsung PopUp Shop experience. During the event we got to listen to National Geographic Photographer Ira Block. Ira has been using and taking some amazing photography with the Samsung S4 Zoom, which he used during his presentation. He was also gracious enough to share his tips for getting those amazing pictures. Ira said it is all about the “moments” you capture that make the shot beautiful. I really want to focus on this more in my own photography so I am taking many of his tips to heart.

Ira Block’s Photography Tips for getting that Great Photography:

General Photo Tips :

Have a camera.. a Phone /Camera like the S4 is a great option
Don’t look at pictures while taking photos .. just shoot.. if you look you might miss the moment missing moments.
Many angles
Don’t point and shoot .. think about the shot and decide where to shoot
Choosing Moment capture
Composition
Really Interesting light
Take Many photos do not look while you are shooting.. dont be afraid to take 20-30 shots (my tip if camera is set up correctly.. make sure exposure is not messed up prior to shooting )

Travel Photography Tips:

Fore ground to give dimension.. so remember to focus on one point.. if you have no fore ground the picture will no have the details you want.
Put people in your architecture shots, it add an interest and a moment in time reference.
Do buy a flexible small tripod that you can throw in a bag to stead a shot when needed

Portraits Photography Tips:

Don’t take a direct sun
Do backlight- turn on a light behind the subject
Look at background.. make sure it does not distract from photo
Think background first and then the person
Shadows are good they make people look 3 dimensional and less flat, so avoid direct light shots and take from angles
Consider an Portable LED Light.. to add extra light to a portrait. Get one that is in the $100 range
Props are great for kids because it keeps them focused .. not every shot requires direct eye contact.
When taking large groups.. take many shots.. hen you can choose the best

Holiday Light Photography:

Turn on the lights do not take pictures in complete darkness

Get the kids involved in Photography:

Give ten kids a project.. like go take pictures of mailboxes.. for fall leaves
Do give your old kids a camera and start to teach them about composition and what make a good picture.

Thanks to Ira for teaching us his basics. Check Out Ira Block’s instagram account and Ira Block’s website.

While at the Pop Shop we also heard Chef Justin Warner, that is he and I below. You might recognize him from The Next Food Networks Star.. he won his season and he has great hair. Justin talked about the Galaxy Note and how it makes life easier as a chef. I loved learning about the new products at Samsung. They seem like a great option for a photo and camera combo. I was able to take a few moments to experience the Samsung S4 Zoom . I cant speak to a full review on the quality but I found it easy to find the functions and it has some cool features. Like a voice activated picture function.

S4zoom Features

16 megapixel
Real 10x zoom
Manual mode
Creative smart modes like: kid mode

Galaxy note

13 pixel
touch focus

The Samsung Galaxy Studio is really fun place to visit and experience the Samsung Galaxy Products. When you enter, the shop pick up a card from the Conceriage desk. Then have it scanned at each station for points .. then when you leave redeem the points for a gift from Samsung. Stations Include:

Coffee and Sprinkles cupcake station you order on tablets and they make it for you.
Cafe : They also have different custom food experiences every day. Justin Warner was Making Gourmet French fries the day I visited, yummy truffle fries.
Design Station: Also you can create in the Design Studio area.. I made an ornament, but I could have made a tee shirt.
Entertainment Area.. was a chill out lounge, where visitors learned about controlling your TV from a Samsung Phone, which I thought was cool because my daughter always looses the remote.
Accessory station/lounge where they would show you how to style jewelry and accessory so they look great with the Samsung – Galaxy Gear Smart Watch for Galaxy Note . The accessory were from Piperlime.com

Watch my video for a view on inside the Samsung Galaxy Studio.

The Shop is only open til Dec 31, 2013 and is located on 130 Prince Street Soho NYC

Disclosure: I received a very nice lunch during the event and I made an ornament. The opinions in this post are my own.

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The Day I held an Owl: #WordlessWednesday

September 25, 2013 superexhausted 10 Comments

This was me holding an Owl at the Middletown Renaissance Faire, in Bucks County PA, benefiting the Middletown Library .. Yes I went to another Renaissance Fair my daughter had the dress and need to wear it more than once. Plus it was $5 per person to get in. So I made a $10 donation to the Baywing Falconry Program and got to hold an owl. I will try most things once.

He looked heavy but only weight 4lb. Then the lady told me he was only 6 months old..then I got a little nervous.. yea all I could picture was this young owl going crazy on my face..
She also told me not to stare at him so when ever he looked at me I looked away… My son captured my my face.
He was so cool looking an big how could I not hold him. His name was Owlzander. I held him for about 10 minutes and 4 lb gets heavy.. he was really big, he has hallow bones.. in proportion I am almost 6 feet tall. Apparently the females are larger.

My daughter held a falcon..yea she held a bird 1st.All and All I was completely safe and I am so glad I did it.

Have you every held a large predatory bird?

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PA Renaissance Faire Tips

September 18, 2013 superexhausted 12 Comments

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Tips and If you don’t know what a Renaissance fair is it is when people get dressed up in a costume and the act out they are in the Renaissance. It is a great time and a different fun thing to do as a family. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire has been operating for 33 years so it is a well established Renn faire.

I decided my 8 year old daughter would enjoy the Renaissance Faire more if she dressed up in costume. The morning of I looked through my stash of fabric. She had a great time in a Renaissance Faire costume. She was a little shy at first when everyone kept bowing to her. She was not sure about it. She said “Mommy why do they keep stopping, bowing? my knees are hurting for curtsying so much. I have to show off you my creation.. Before I share my Renaissance Faire Tips:We attended many Renn Fair events the Jousting, human chess match, and Falconry show was some of the kids favorites. The faire is filled with shows and many many vendors that are interesting and tied to Renaissance. Expect mask, glass blowing, weapon vendors, period toy, and costume vendors. It think it is the only fairs where you are allowed to walked around with your own weapons. My son was particularly interested in the shield and swords.. he just wanted looks at them. There was many more shows and shops .. I think my family would have loved (we really needed 2 days), but we did not plan out or visit so we missed something, learn from what I did not know.

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Tips:

Do stop and get Renaissance Fair discount coupons in our area, Wawa has them but sometimes towns have them
Do dress up you go from being a spectator to being part of the experience.
If you do dress up use a coupon and show your costume for and additional discount at the gate.
Tip check out what I wore for the Renn Faire on my other blog biggirlsguide What I wore Plus Size Pirate
Bring CASH …Tickets and some shops take credit cards but the food vendors are all cash- no Credit Cards Accepted- there are ATMs
Bring water the waters are $3 each so you might want to save yourself some cash
Food: If you get a turkey leg share it.. they are a lot of meat and salty
Chilli is very tomato based kinda tasteless though my daughter enjoyed
Bread bowls think thick store bought roll …not that good.. not worth getting them.
The funnel cakes were very yummy
Bring a small blanket to sit on.. many of the events Jousting, and Human Chess match you can sit on the lawn to enjoy the match if the seat is unavailable
Dress in layers and Bring a coat it is a long day and because it is fall you might get chilly when the sun goes behind the trees
Arrive early in the day and be prepared to walk ( the PA Renn faire built is on a slight hillside)
Have a Plan ahead of PA Renaissance Fair events, shows you want to see the schedule is on line. If it is your 1st time you might have a hard time finding the stages
Attend the Shows watch that some of the show are “Adult” some of the later ones, so be sure to check the schedule
Arrive 10-15 minutes before a show, so you can get a good seat.
For the Human Chess match go to the match and avoid the walking parade so you get a seat.. (we had a hard time getting a seat at the chess because we followed the parade)
So much to do with kids and when you see something do it. when we walked in we saw a knight battle kids with swords, my daughter want to pass and come back to it latter.. he was not there later, so take advantage of a hand on experience when you see it.
Do ask the Puppet vendors for a Raffle ticket for the Dragon giveaway at the end of the night (Hatchery.) You can win a Dragon and the kids get excited about the chance to win- Giveaway is after the Jousting and Knight meet and greet, right on the corner.
Do spend $5 on a hatching a Dragon egg at the Hatchery.. It is an Experience Souvenir. It is a Styrofoam egg with a prize ticket in the middle, they hatch the egg with a machine that launches a heavy steel rolling ball. The smallest you can win is a small statue of there choice (they are like a something you would get a dollar store) but you have a chance to win a $150 gift certificate for a Dragon also. Watch the cost of the eggs.. when you enter the hatchery they are marked different prices- the hatchery is located near the Jousting match .
Do think about going overnight because there is a lot to see in one day the 1st time.
If you plan to go 2 days do take advantage of the 2nd day return tickets.. the prices are way less the 2nd day 1/2 price.
NOTE : The Renaissance Faire can be an eye full. The weekend we went was pirate weekend and it was cooler. So I did not notice the a huge amount of women with their chests on display. But I will let you know from my other friends who have attended there can be alot of cleavage showing.

Events the kids will love : This is what we saw .. I am sure we missed some.

Learning sword play to be a knight
Being put in the stockade and the jails
Royal Falconry
Don Juan & Miguel early shows are comedy that is fun .. later shows are adult
Untrained Dog Show
Jousting match – My daughter thought it was a real story line

Meeting the Knights The Knights were great my daughter loved meeting each one originally she was rooting for the Queens knight but then she met the Pirate King .. whose moto is “Cheat to Win” He gave her a token of the joust and then kissed her hand.. And said she was a Beautiful Princess .. so she was swooning as much as a 8 year old can be when a King kisses her hand.
Pirate walk to the Dragon house /hatchery for the Dragon raffle it is after the jousting match .. My daughter got to pull the raffle ticket for one of the Dragons This is one of the last events, if you go to this you will miss the final song.

PA Renaissance Faire Ticket Cost

Adults Online: $25.95 – No Convenience Fee! ($29.95 at the Gate) (be sure to read my tips above on ticket cost)
Children (Age 5-11): $10.95
Children (under age 5): Free

Royal Pass: $170.00
Season Pass: $100.00
Child Season Pass: $45.00

The PA Renn faire is Saturday and Sunday from Aug thru October and they change the schedule an performers every weekend so every time is different.

We are excited to return next year and I plan to make my husband and my self a costume as well. My 12 year old son he said he will take a sword. Have a great time and All Hail the Queen.

Visit PA Renaissance Fairs website

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Kid Place NJ Zoos : Space Farms

September 13, 2013 superexhausted 2 Comments

Kid Place in NJ : Space Farm is a great place for Kids in North New Jersey. When I was a child, I use to go to Space Farms with my parents. I loved it because you got to feed the animals. Guess what you still can! I took my kids this past week and it was a blast. My son said it was “The best zoo he has every been” too. The reason it is a a place where you kids interact with the animals and it is not a commercial trap. The Zoo is clean, well kept and reasonable priced.

My kids were feet from a Bear and were able to feed him cookies too (we threw them into the cage). See him isn’t he cute. This was my moms favorite part.

They also get to feed the deer.. which is the best.. because there are a lot of different variety of deer. They follow you like dogs.

I would recommend

Bring a lunch, and drinks there are many eating areas for you to sit in the shade.
Go on a cooler day: Fall is perfect because the animals are out and moving.
Be aware the Lions to roar so it is fun and makes you aware they are wild animals.
Visit soon so you can see the baby tiger. Space farms Female tiger has had 10 cubs over the years. this is the last time she is having a baby so go and see..
Buy the deer feed at the admissions desk, I would get 2 bags..$1.50 a bag
Make the walk to the lama.. I never touched one before since most spit .. she is very friendly and treat to touch
Make sure you go upstairs and look at the museum rooms.. My kids enjoyed seeing the vintage and antiques. The bear is Goliath the worlds largest bear on record. He was alive when My Mother visited as a child and when I did as a child. He died in 1994 .. but he is still at space farms, just stuffed my Mom and I thought it was good to “See” him again.
They also have a huge museum of vintage cars so allow all day if you hope to make it to see them.
Visit the parrots- there is one who repeats your name. .. My daughter loved him he kept saying her name,
Dare yourself to get up close and personal with the animals .. Like no other zoo. Yes I did get this close to the ostridge.. I was worried he would peck me through the fence.. he didn’t.

Check out my videos of my kids feeding the deer.

Space Farm is located in Sussex County New Jersey. It is trip into the NJ country side off RT 15.. be sure to use a GPS because it not easy to find without it.

Space Farms Zoo & Museum
218 Route 519
Sussex, NJ 07461

Open Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entrance at 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Last Entrance at 4 p.m.
April 6 thru October 31

Adults (13-64) – $15.00 plus tax
Children (3-12) – $10.50 plus tax
Seniors (65+) – $14.00 plus tax

Parenting, Philadelphia, Travel

Adventure Aquarium Review

July 18, 2013 superexhausted 2 Comments

Adventure Aquarium is one of my kids favorite places to visit in Philadelphia/Camden area. We can go to the aquarium and spend 5-6 hours exploring the aquatic life. Our trip this visit was to see the Mighty Mike alligator. My son love him we visited twice. Mike is a 8ft long weigh over 800lb. He is large, when were were visiting mike move super fast and snapped toward my son which total was cool, according to my son.. I was thank full for 6″ thick of window. Mighty Mike will be only at Adventure aquarium end off August so be sure to see him.

My daughter favorite part was the sting ray pool. At first she was not into touching the sting rays. Then I slowly talked her into it and she touched them and then was hooked. Check out the video.

I love how Adventure aquarium is wonderful because of the touch tanks. Your kids get up close and personal with the sting rays, sharks, starfish and more. The staff at the aquarium is fantastic. My son was is very inquisitive, the staff member at the shark tank spoke with him for over 20 minutes very patiently answering all of his questions.

I love watching the fish swim both sharks and other fish. I find it very peaceful. The Adventure Aquarium does not fail to deliver on large fish tanks which give everyone a great view of the fish. We also had a great time visiting the massive shark tanks, which included the shark tunnel.

I love all the little place to discover while you are visiting like this dome window into the large aquarium tank. Then you turn another Conner and you find something else to discover at the aquarium. adventure Aqurium

We also are fortunately to be there when they fed the hippos. It was fun to watch these large animals in the water, they move with such grace.

My family and I really enjoyed the Adventure Aquarium it is one of the best Aquariums I have visited in the on the east coast. I can recommend you visit and your kids will love the massive amount of touch tank. So go and enjoy and visit Might Mike be he leaves.