Looking for a fun activity in the city to entertain your children? The zoo at Lowry Park has everything you need. More than 1300 animals call this zoo home, and it really does try its best to be one for them. You don’t need to worry that you’ll be witnessing cruelly treated animals in tiny enclosures or metal cages. Instead, this non-profit zoo tries its best to create an immersive experience that is best for both the animal and the visitor. It’s famous for its tropical zoological settings and exotic atmosphere that will make you feel as if you are watching the animals in the wild. The best part of all? It doesn’t end there. The zoo really goes all out with its animal encounters, allowing you to get up close and personal with some of the animals in a way that you’ll never be able to be elsewhere. You can try your hand at feeding a giraffe, patting an enormous Aldabra Tortoise, or even sharing a moment of mutual discovery with a humongous Southern White Rhino! No matter what you choose to do or how close you get to the animals here, you’ll definitely leave this zoo with an altered perception of wildlife.