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SUMMARY:National Geographic KIDS online
DESCRIPTION:At National Geographic KIDS online\, children can learn about animals\, the environment\, geography\, and more.  The site is the online presence of the popular nature magazine. Dozens of games\, videos\, photos\, stories\, and other activities illustrate animal behavior\, cultural practices\, and historical sites from around the world\, as well as scientific topics ranging from the solar system to how your brain views light. Lessons about the importance of taking care of the environment are seamlessly woven into the content. With a seemingly endless supply of activities\, National Geographic Kids offers quality learning experiences for kids thanks to its compelling content\, which should interest a variety of ages. \n  \n \nAt National Geographic KIDS online\nyou’ll find games\, videos\, fun facts from other countries and cool information about animals and pets! \n  \n \n  \nOne of publishing’s greatest resources\, now online for kids.\nGrade Level: Pre-K-2\, 3-5\, 6-8. Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth’s peoples and wildlife \n  \n \n\nWhile National Geographic Kids is a fantastic resource for students to explore their interests and follow their curiosity. The site would be a great way to introduce the diversity of life on Earth: Encourage students to learn about new animals\, watch the science and geography series\, and explore the interactive world map. \nTeachers of younger students will find this easy-to-use educational tool a great way to increase engagement and add extension activities for science and social studies lessons. Note: Though the site content is free\, there are abundant links to subscribe to the National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines. \n  \n\nWHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW\n\n\n\n\n\nParents need to know that National Geographic Kids is the online component to National Geographic Kids magazine. Among its educational games\, kid-friendly information\, and great footage\, the site has a few videos that feature animals stalking and attacking their prey. Administrators approve all photos that kids upload to their site profiles and the My Shot photo gallery\, and comments also require approval\, which helps prevent bad language and other issues. Kids will need a paid subscription to access certain items on the site. Parents also should be aware that there are ads prompting users to subscribe to National Geographic on every page and a link to the main National Geographic site\, which has an extensive store. Also\, some content is only available through a paid subscription\, which is $4.99 a month or $29 a year \n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\nNational Geographic ccccccccc through groundbreaking storytelling from the best and brightest scientists\, explorers\, photographers\, and filmmakers in the world. Our yellow border serves as a portal to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. Places only National Geographic can take you. \nWe offer our audience true 360 experiences across an unparalleled portfolio of media assets: television channels\, magazines\, kids\, travel\, books\, video\, events\, and digital and social platforms. Every asset and every story entertains\, enlightens\, and enables people to better understand the world and their own place in it – our core purpose. We reach millions of people around the world\, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages. \nNational Geographic Partners is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society. We return 27% of our proceeds to the nonprofit Society to fund work in the areas of science\, exploration\, conservation\, and education. This unique partnership creates a virtuous cycle of storytelling and exploration that inspires people to act\, enlightens their perspective\, and often provides the spark to new ideas and innovation. \nAbout the National Geographic Society\nThe National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations through our education initiatives and resources. For more information\, visit nationalgeographic.org. \n  \nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \nkids.nationalgeographic.com\n \n  \nFind more
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LOCATION:CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 the Family,Online/ Virtual
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SUMMARY:TRAVEL TOWN MUSEUM TOURS
DESCRIPTION:EVERYDAY IS FREE DAY in Griffith Park\nTake a trip back in time at Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park! You will have a fun learning experience as you tour INSIDE the historic train cars at the park.\n \n  \nTravel Town Museum is “an outdoor museum which features an impressive collection of \nLocomotives\nFreight Cars\nCabooses\n \nand passenger cars dating back to the 1800s. Travel Town is located in the northwest corner of Los Angeles\, California’s Griffith Park. The museum’s collection primary focuses on the history of railroad transportation in the western United States from 1880 to the 1930s is\, with an emphasis on Southern California and the Los Angeles area. \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFREE Docent Tours are held the 2nd Saturdays of the month\nfrom 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.\nGroup tours are available by reservation. For information call 323-668-0104\, ext. 12.\n\n \n  \n \nFor a different view of Travel Town\, ride the scale train which circles the perimeter of the museum for a nominal charge ($2.75 each). The ride travels around the museum twice. \n(16″ gauge) are: \nThe Courage – 2-6-0 Mogul\nA 2-6-0 mogul built by Gerry Bowden in 1993. Sister locomotive to the Stanley Diamond. \nThis locomotive and its brother unit the Stanley Diamond were built in Oregon in 1993 to a design by our chief engineer\, Gene Gustavson. They are modeled after the narrow gauge locomotives that worked the timber and mining areas of the West during the early part of the century. This unit has identical power as the Colonel Griffith. \n \n  \nhe 1986 – Diesel Switcher\nDiesel switcher built by Gerry Bowden in 1986. \nA classic yard goat design\, this locomotive is modeled after the EMD series of yard switchers. It is fitting that this is our heaviest and most powerful locomotive. \n \n  \nPullman style – Six seat coaches\nsix seat coaches built by George Reddington in 1956 for Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch Special train. \nSimilar to the Pullman style coaches at GPS but longer\, steel covers were added to these coaches in 1989 because Travel Town did not have a loading platform cover to protect the passenger seats from the sun. These coaches originally were a part of a set with a steam locomotive. The locomotive burned out its boiler and was sold in \n \n  \nThis railroad is one of three miniature railway train rides within Griffith Park. The others are the 18 1⁄2 in (470 mm) gauge Griffith Park & Southern Railroad and the 7 1⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge miniature railway at the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum. The latter is independently operated. \nBe sure to also  visit during the holiday season to take advantage of the Holiday Light Festival Train Ride\, when the Museum is festively decorated and tens of thousands of lights transform the area into a magical wonderland. The Train Ride phone number is (323) 662-9678. For general information\, please telephone the Operations Office at 323-662-5874 \nHow to Get Here\nTravel Town is located at 5200 Zoo Drive\, Los Angeles. Just 12 miles north of Downtown in beautiful Griffith Park\, we’re next to the 134 Freeway at the Forest Lawn Drive exit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking & Admission is Free!  however donations are accepted.\n\n\n\nMonday through Friday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm PDT\nSaturday & Sunday – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm PDT \n\n\n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ntraveltown.org\n \n\n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Travel Town\, 5200 Zoo Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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SUMMARY:KELP FOREST IN DTLA
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVERY DAY- Exposition Park\, DTLA\nFind yourself immersed in the majestic grandeur of a giant kelp forest\, where algae called kelp grow as large as trees and support a tremendous variety of life. You may be amazed to discover that examples of this spectacular ecosystem\, which in the wild can support over 800 species\, exist right off the coast of Southern California. Peer into our 188\,000-gallon tank and get a glimpse of what life is like in these special underwater forests. And find the species you see in the tanks on our iPads to learn more about them! \n  \n \nSolve the mystery behind why kelp is found in some spots along the coast and not others. Meet some of the animals that live in the kelp forest—and divers that like to visit! Find out how choices you make daily can affect the kelp forest and the ocean in ways you may not even imagine. Also\, discover why and how we need to protect this important ecosystem for generations to come. This exhibit features live animals such as leopard sharks\, horn sharks\, moray eels\, giant sea bass\, rockfish\, spiny lobsters\, anemones and more!  \n  \n \nKelp Forest Science Spectacular Dive Shows\n\nFind out what it’s like to experience our kelp forest from inside the tank as you get the chance to talk first-hand with a diver! Don’t miss our Science Spectacular Kelp Forest Exploration dive show\, which happens twice daily. Divers interact with animals in the tank\, and also take questions from guests in the audience—like you! \nExploration times\nMonday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. \nSaturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. \nIf your visit to the kelp forest doesn’t overlap with an exploration time\, you may still get a chance to see a diver. We have divers working in our tank daily\, feeding and examining animals\, maintaining the tank…and often waving at guests! \n\nFor additional information\, visit the website @ \ncaliforniasciencecenter.org/kelp-forest\n \n  \nFind more \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
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LOCATION:California Science Center\, 700 Exposition Park Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aquariums,Fun 4 Couples,Fun 4 Kids,Fun 4 Seniors,Fun 4 Singles,Fun 4 Teens,Fun 4 the Family,Museums
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