Los Angeles for Kids
The Travel Town Museum features transportation antiques like trains, classic cars and horse drawn carriages which children can climb on to explore and understand. The added attraction is the mini train ride for kids and the history of railway in the country as well as the state explained in an interesting manner.
The Bob Baker Marionettes is an ideal venue for children not only to enjoy but to closely observe puppets which have been created by master puppeteers. In addition to conducting memorable and mesmerizing puppet shows, this venue also offers to organize theme birthday parties for children.
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens were inaugurated in 1966 and occupy 113 acres within the Griffith Park. This zoo is home to almost all the animal species existing on our planet and the botanical garden is a treat for plant lovers and nature worshippers.
The Stoner Recreation Center offers entertainment and games facilities for all age groups of children. The younger children can enjoy in an outdoor play area amidst slides, swings, a sandbox and various climbing structures where as the older kids can occupy themselves in the tennis courts, basketball courts and a gymnasium.
The Animal Acres is a sanctuary for abandoned farm animals which is spread over 26 acres and offers a good opportunity for children to meet various types of animals like pigs, dogs, cows, geese and even some birds. Apart from caring for these animals and encouraging their adoption, the organization holds events and programs with the aim of increasing awareness towards treatment of farm animals and invites volunteers to participate in the daily work the reward of which may be a woof, a cluck, a mew or a lick.
The Uniworld Grand River Cruises offer a ride to the destination chosen by the visitor and promise a deep in sight into the culture, traditions and way of life of the people of that particular land. Children embarking on this fun filled educational trip would get to sing, dance and eat with the people from distant lands and faraway shores.
The El Sereno Recreation Center is the venue in which various cultural and sports events at the local or regional level are hosted and hence it is equipped with community rooms, basketball courts, gymnasium, tennis courts, a multi purpose sports field, a stage for theatrical performances and a kitchen to encourage role playing among children.
The OranZ Pan African Black Facts and Wax Museum would serve as an ideal venue to educate children about the prominent African American personalities and their contribution to the community. The prominent wax figures on display are those of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Louis Armstrong, Malcolm X, Muhammed Ali and George Washington and other exhibitions deal with the cultural artifacts, uniforms and clothing related to the community through centuries.
The Chinese Historical Society gives one an opportunity to take a glimpse down the periods of history when Chinatown was established in Los Angeles and how it evolved and developed through the years. Within the premises one would find various historical documents, photos and artifacts related to the community which prove to be very informative about the Chinese residents in the city.
The Elysian Park is the second largest park in Los Angeles and has been serving the people since 1781. This 600-acre park consists of hiking trails, picnic areas, an artificial lake and an arboretum known as the Chavez Ravine Arboretum which is home to rare species of trees which had been planted in the 19th century. Due to all these facilities, this park is an ultimate choice to spend a day out with children full of fun, adventure and nature study.
