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"It was opened in 1921 and they have kept it looking as if it just opened. You'll love going to the Orpheum for plays and musicals."

"Spans over 75 acres and is home to over 4,000 animals including rare amur leopards, okapi, black rhinoceros, elephants, vampire bats, orangutan, Komodo dragons and more!"

"Quintessential Disney reigns at Magic Kingdom, where Mickey and Minnie hold court and the signature Cinderella Castle towers over the entire property."

"For an African safari experience, try the Safari Park (www.sdzsafaripark), the zoo’s sister attraction located in Escondido (about 25 miles from the zoo): Lion Camp, Elephant Overlook, Hidden Jungle"

"The Visitor Complex offers plenty of attractions for kids including a shuttle launch simulator, astronaut encounters, behind-the-scenes tours and cool hands-on exhibits"

"Appeal to little ones' adventurous spirits with plentiful outdoor activities, from hiking to whitewater rafting to mule rides down into the canyon (book ahead through www.grandcanyonlodges.com)."