11 zoos that let you play with the animals

Think outside the cage

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Visiting your local zoo is always a great way to experience and appreciate a whole spectrum of animals, but it's hard to feel as if you're really interacting with those fuzzy monkeys or roaring lions or sleek dolphins when you're (safely, of course) ensconced behind glass or a gate. Luckily, there are plenty of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks that have put together fun (and, again, safe!) ways to interact with some of their finest residents in a very hands-on manner. If you're looking to make your next zoo trip one to remember, may we suggest taking the plunge (sometimes literally) with one of these interactive zoo experiences?

1. Adventure Aquarium — Camden, New Jersey

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