January Field Trip

As time approached our January field trip the kids were getting excited and were wondering where we were going.  My husband suggested Hardware Ranch near Logan, Utah.  We have wanted to go there for a while.  It sounded good to everyone.  As the day approached the weather for the area wasn't looking to good.  Time for plan B.  It was time to go to the aquarium again.  My husband hadn't been yet and we also invited his parents who hadn't been their either.

 It is really nice aquarium.  It was a pretty busy day because one of the school districts was out for the day and there was a school group there as well.  The thing I have found wonderful about the new building for the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is its openness.  There is plenty of room.  Even with so many people it doesn't feel crowded.

DeeDee was in charge of the camera and took some amazing pictures of some of the animals and the exhibits.

The duck exhibits are so beautiful and interesting.
I asked once if the ducks wandered.  The employee said that during the day they stay in their exhibit but, when the aquarium is closed they have the run of the hall and they do wander.

I really enjoy their South American exhibit.  They have a variety of animals.  Birds, lizards, fish, frogs, snakes, etc.  It is amazing the variety and beauty of all of these tropical animals.

 I missed it but, Mark and the girls were able to watch the Anaconda move from the tree branch it was resting on, down into the water.  The employee said that the Anaconda doesn't move that much so to see it move so much was a real treat.

Their Utah exhibit is so much better than it was at the old building.  I never get tired watching the River otters.

The favorite of everyone is the Oceans exhibit.  They have many wonderful exhibits of ocean life and  they now have the room to have a much

and even a large tunnel.  It is truly a marvelous thing to walk through.  Because it is such a large thing you don't feel rushed to go through.  They even have seats for resting and watching.  The viewing windows on the other side of the tank are another amazing thing.  They also provide a place for resting and there is plenty of room for every one to wander and view the amazing aquarium of ocean life they have put together.

We all had a wonderful time and enjoyed our time together as a family.  As homeschoolers  I am grateful for the Loveland Living Planet Aquariums resources and discounts.  When you take in your affidavit your school age children get in for $4.95 and the Chaperoning adults for $6.95.  This is a huge discount.  You can also prepare before you go.  They have printable worksheets on their website that are grade level based.  They were perfect for my 2nd grader and 4th grader.

Just remember it is not a large aquarium compared to the one at Monterey Bay in California or even the the Birch Aquarium at Scripps (also in California).  For our little area it is a lovely, peaceful and fun aquarium.