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Don’t forget June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month!
Here at AwesomeOcean, we love zoos and aquariums. These institutions provide many people with experiences that they can’t get anywhere else.
Zoos and aquariums are not only fun and educational, they have inspired people around the world to become leaders in animal conservation and protection.
Check out these 13 moments that could have never taken place without zoos and aquariums!
1. Who knew? Dancing bears are a real thing!
2. And little girls can watch belugas blowing bubbles.
3. Where else can you find sea otter puzzles?
4. Do you think you can hold a leopard pup in the wild? …. please don’t try!
5. Aquariums… where dogs and penguins meet for the very first time!
6. Tiger and kids playing patty cake… yep only at a zoo!
7. And where else can babies meet beavers up close and personal?
8. Oh hey there orca! How are you doing today?
9. Want a ninja monkey to make your day? Visit a zoo!
10. TAG! You’re it, Mr. Puffin!
11. Some sweet kiddos playing with a newfound friend…
12. Break dancing gorillas? Yep, that happened at a zoo, too!
13. And really where else are you going to find something this breathtaking and inspiring?
See what you’re missing? Head on over to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to find one near you!
All images sourced via giphy.com.