Arts and Entertainment

Historic zoo founded in 1889 houses more than 1,000 animals, including elephants, tigers, sun bears, and otters

Animatronic fire-breathing dragons with 40-ft. wingspans carry actors as they soar above audiences awash in 3-D projections

28-piece brass ensemble plays a repertoire of big-band, classical, rock, and Broadway numbers, each showcased in a monthly concert series

Students follow along with expert artist to create colorful paintings, using included materials while sipping on libations

An 18-foot-high ropes course with bridges and more than 50 arcade games; three mini-golf courses and baseball and softball batting cages

Master scuba diver trainers lead PADI open-water certification dives into reefs off Florida's coast

An hour’s worth of unlimited zip rides sends thrill seekers 60 ft. above cornfields and treetops at speeds of up to 20 mph.

Hot rods and fashion converge for an evening of couture, cocktails, tail fins, and pop art

Eco-friendly electric karts; speeds up to 45 mph; karts for kids and adults; collection of racing memorabilia on display

Gotye treats fans to new offerings beyond the ubiquitous "Somebody That I Used to Know," and Jonti and Chairlift fill ears with dreamy pop