The North Carolina Zoo finally has a date for its new Asia expansion. The 12.5-acre area will open to the public at noon on March 1, 2027. The zoo shared the date in an official announcement on October 5. Asia will be its first major development in more than 30 years, since the North America…
Drivers planning a fall trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway have more miles open to them now. The National Park Service says 458 of the road’s 469 miles are accessible. In an October 5 announcement, NPS said visitors can now drive without a break from James River at milepost 63.7 in Virginia to Little Switzerland…
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland or Disney World soon, be aware that prices are rising. On October 6, Disneyland raised prices for four one-day ticket tiers, with the cheapest ticket costing about $104. Walt Disney World also raised some prices. Disney released November and December 2027 tickets, and a few holiday dates now cost…
A man named Joe Evermore says some people who did not approve of his 7-year-old son’s trip up El Capitan reported him and his wife to Child Protective Services. Evermore told People that the couple later received a letter saying multiple complaints had been reviewed. He said CPS declined to pursue them. Their son Joey…
The Bronx Zoo is bringing back a long-lost tree to the park. Twenty-five hybrid American chestnut trees are being planted there this fall. The Wildlife Conservation Society announced the planting on September 30. The trees are a gift from the New York Restoration Project in partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation. Bronx Zoo Chief Forester…
If your kids or grandkids like Build-A-Bear, there will soon be a much bigger one to visit in Orlando. A three-story Build-A-Bear Workshop is opening at ICON Park in November. Build-A-Bear shared more details about the new location in an October 5 announcement. The company is calling it its largest and most immersive experience yet….
If you are visiting the Maldives soon, you may want to pay attention to what you wear once you leave the main tourist areas. Maldives Police recently issued a warning about revealing clothing in public places. In an official statement, police said some foreign nationals had been seen wearing revealing clothing on streets and in…
There is a new roller coaster coming to Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah, and it will be the first of its kind in the country. J3 Grand Prix is scheduled to open in July 2027. Lagoon revealed the name on October 3 after teasing the ride for several weeks. The park also showed a rendered…
Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi has two very large residents that still need names. The museum is asking the public to help name a T. rex and a 25-meter blue whale. The campaign is called “Name Two Giants. Your Chance To Make History.” According to the museum’s official campaign page, the winning names will appear…