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Sandusky Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Sandusky, Ohio, United States
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Lagoon Deer Park
Lagoon Deer Park is a stunning petting zoo in Sandusky, Ohio with gift shoppe and over 200 animals from all nations. Stroll through the park and be greeted by these animals who will follow you around, feed them by hand, get up close and personal with them, come enjoy the unique and the exotic, they come from Europe, Japan, Asia, South and North America, and Africa. The gift shoppe at Lagoon Deer Park boasts an antique cigar store, Cherokee handcrafts, souvenirs, collectables, jewelry and sportswear for all ages. Lagoon Deer Park also boasts the cool shaded lagoons for a spot of fishing, they are stocked with rainbow trout, bullheads, channel cat, white bass, carp and more, and all ages are catered for, come for an unforgettable visit for young and old.
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Sunnybrook Trout Club2014-10-27
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Sunnybrook Trout Club and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio welcomes members and guests to come enjoy a wonderful fly fishing adventure year round, and this wildlife conservancy is located on 130 acres of woodlands with Cold Creek stream meandering through it. With a healthy population of rainbow, brook and brown trout, fly fishing opportunities abound and members can hone their skills, and for guests and family members who don't fish, there's the picturesque grounds, kayaking and canoeing available on the 10 acre pond and nature all around. Sunnybrook Trout Club and Conference Center also hosts frequent not to be missed events, and hosts private and corporate events too, come for the fishing and the fun, nature and more, it's all here.READ MORE
Toft's Ice Cream Parlor2014-10-27
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Toft's Ice Cream Parlor in Sandusky, Ohio offers a wonderful selection of frozen desserts including ice creams in a wonderful range of flavors and selections, frozen yogurts, milkshakes and sorbets. Using only the finest ingredients and freshest quality milk, they have a pledge from their dairy farm suppliers that no synthetic growth hormone rBST is used in their production of milk. Toft's Ice Cream Parlor offer an exquisite range of products, including whole, skim and low fat milk, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla milk, buttermilk and eggnog, and there's a wonderful range of quality ice creams to choose from too, including sherbet, they also have orange juice, pink lemonade, iced tea, lemonade, grape and fruit punch, cottage cheese, sour cream, chip dip, soft serve mixes, shake mixes, frozen yogurt mixes and so much more and supply to customers within a 100 mile radius, so there's sure to be stocks near you, a must try.READ MORE
Mr. Smith's Coffee House2014-10-28
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Mr. Smith's Coffee House in Sandusky, Ohio is the favorite in the area serving excellent espresso and coffee drinks enjoyed with sandwiches and wrap choices, paninis, salads and soups, and they are open for breakfast. Come for excellent daily deals, pumpkin pie latte now available, and try the two new coffees on the shelf namely the salted caramel and Pumpkin spice, brewed in store and available for purchase whole bean. Mr. Smith's Coffee House also has a little free library, where you take a book and leave a book so everyone can enjoy, and they regularly host special events including poetry reading by local poets, reading fests and more, come enjoy a wonderful visit to this lovely cafe and coffee shop.READ MORE
Sandusky Speedway Motorsports Park2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Sandusky Speedway Motorsports Park in Sandusky, Ohio brings the thrill of stock car racing and go-karting and tickets are available at the pit gate and main gate, plus there's a heated bar which also shows bowl games on the big screen. Regular events include the not to be missed Buckeye super sprints and the Wild Bill Hangover Race which is held in any weather, and includes stocks of champagne, moonshine and whiskey. At Sandusky Speedway Motorsports Park, you can even vote for your driver of the year and help your favorite speedway driver be the winner announced at the banquet of Champions. You can even buy laps as a gift for a loved one, and they will be kitted out in full racing gear and helmet, and can then do their laps on the track, come for a world of fun, and watch real racing excitement right before your eyes.READ MORE
Sortino's Little Italy Ristorante2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
Sortino's Little Italy Ristorante in Sandusky, Ohio brings authentic Sicilian cooking to town and has become a local favorite with great recipes passed down from generation to generation. Come to a genuine Italian trattoria owned by the Sortino Brothers who welcome you to a memorable dining event in this historical building that has been beautifully transformed. They even went back to their roots in Sicily to hand pick the grapes that make Papa Sortino's favorite wine, after all what's a meal without a little vino. Sortino's Little Italy Ristorante serves the best homemade meatballs you are ever going to taste, and other wonderful menu items including pasta and fish dishes, meats and paninis, primo piatto and more, they are also the ideal setting for celebrations, special occasions and group gatherings with private spaces for up to 200 guests, come for the divine.READ MORE
The Cinemark Stadium Theatre2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Cinemark Stadium Theatre in Sandusky, Ohio offers a wonderful entertainment experience with a good selection of films that are well priced and showtimes running right up to and passed 10:00 pm. There's a convenient box office with self service ticketing, and a kiosk, and the theatre is wheelchair accessible, plus listening devices are available for the hearing impaired. Come for all digital new generation entertainment with crisp, bright, ultra-realistic 3D images for a very real experience, and the HFR 3D or high frame rate offers a technological advancement in the motion picture experience. The Cinemark Stadium Theatre also has an arcade games room on the premises, plus they are available for private events including screenings and meetings, birthday parties, school resources, and there are VIP facilities in the Rhythm Room jazz and cocktail lounge.READ MORE
Farrell House Lodge2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Farrell House Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio welcomes you to take a historical walk back in gracious style when staying in this beautiful and elegant 1890's replica of a Southern mansion. With a location right on the grounds of Sunnybrook Trout Club, guests are welcome to try their hand at fly fishing for trout year round, and with 130 acres of scenic woodland to explore, there's an abundance of wildlife, and the crystal clear Cold Creek clearwater stream. Comfortable guest rooms delight including choices of three fireplace suites and a complimentary breakfast awaits you in the morning, they also serve lunch and Friday night dining with a bistro style menu. Farrell House Lodge is also the perfect event destination venue ideal for large and small banquets, weddings, family reunions, celebrations and more, they also have group meeting facilities.READ MORE
The Brick Oven Bistro2014-10-27
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Brick Oven Bistro in Sandusky, Ohio welcomes you to come sample the divine of Italian cuisine with a combination of traditional northern Italian and Sicilian tastes, and they are open everyday. Come for lunch or dinner, the most authentic and delicious pizza around, the finest hand crafted cocktails, choices of over 50 different craft beers, a wonderful setting, great staff and so much more. The Brick Oven Bistro offers exquisite menu choices, starting with great appetizers, soups and salads, brick oven pizzas or calzones, you can even create your own, try their exquisite sandwiches, and there's a kids menu too. Leave space for a delectable dessert of cannoli filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and chocolate chips, or the tiramisu or housemade cheesecake in various flavors, it's a memorable dining experience that awaits.READ MORE
The Maples Motel2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Maples Motel in Sandusky, Ohio welcomes you to come enjoy a friendly and comfortable stay close to restaurants, golf courses, beaches, boating, fishing and more. This family oriented motel offers beautiful grounds, a great location and room choices of singles, doubles and two bedroom family rooms. The motel has air conditioning, cable TV, free ice, complimentary coffee and donuts. The Maples Motel is conveniently located between the two entrances to Cedar Point, has a pool with umbrella tables for relaxing picnics, and just over the street is a fitness park with nature and fitness trails and tennis courts, come for a wonderful stay, relax in a hammock and park right outside your room.READ MORE
Big Oak Bed and Breakfast Country Inn2014-10-26
Located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, United States
The Big Oak Bed and Breakfast Country Inn located in Sandusky, Ohio welcomes you to this beautiful home, a renovated 1879 Victorian farmhouse. Come for a pleasant stay in historical surrounds of gracious charm, complete with modern conveniences. Beautiful rooms individually decorated delight and guests can enjoy choices of different color schemes, Amish accents and antique furniture double or twin sized beds, fruit baskets, TV and more, it's pure heaven. The Big Oak Bed and Breakfast Country Inn wakes you to a delicious breakfast, and later relax in the Tudor style family room with Franklin fireplace, or stroll in the large yard with exquisite gardens. Go on the walking trail, there's even a gift corner here, come for the perfect stay surrounded by antiques and family heirlooms. READ MORE