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CHILDREN'S ATTRACTIONS
1. EXPLORATORIUM
Kids can experience one of the finest, uniquely San Francisco interactive days at this
superb science museum at Pier 15. They'll learn all about their senses and how they
work, as well as delve into all the laws of physics through first-hand experiments.
The top draw, however, is the Tactile Dome, a totally dark sphere in which you feel
your way along, touching a range of sensorially stimulating objects and textures (for
further details see
Exploratorium
)
.
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2. SAN FRANCISCO ZOO
Direct encounters with farm animals and visits with zoo babies, which may include
gorillas, snow leopards, rhinos, or alpacas, make this a must-do for the youngsters.
Although perhaps not the biggest or best zoo in the world, its attention to top-quality
children's programs, such as the many feeding times and the creepy-crawly insect
denizens, make it one of the best for budding zoologists. The landscaping of whole
the place, from the Carousel to the natural habitats, is also designed for maximum
fun (for further details see
San Francisco Zoo
).
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3. AQUARIUMS
Part of Golden Gate Park's
California Academy of Sciences
,
the Steinhart Aquarium
is a big hit with kids. The darkened corridors are filled with softly glowing tanks in
which some of the weirdest creatures on the planet disport themselves. Then there's
the Touching Tidal Pool if kids want to get up close and personal with their finny
friends. At
Fisherman's Wharf
, UnderWater World gives an even greater undersea
experience, with walk-through transparent tunnels surrounded by sea life.
