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It's a scientific playground at Sacramento's Powerhouse Science Center. Interactive experiences put kids right into an Archaeology Dig to discover fossils and dinosaurs, a space adventure at Space Quest is complete with wearing an astronaut suit and flying a space ship and into a galaxy of stars far, far away at the Planetarium. There's something to do and see for the whole family at this educational attraction.

Discover the wounded and wild at heart at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to rescued and rejected animals, including bobcats, tigers, monkeys, skunks, raccoons, bears, foxes, miniature donkeys, coyotes, wolves and owls. Spend 45 minutes in a non-zoo environment and leave with a wild respect for wildlife.

Spend some time outdoors and enjoy a nature walk at Effie Yeaw Nature Center located where the Sacramento and American rivers meet. You'll want to bring your binoculars, camera or artist pad to capture the "watchable wildlife" in the area, including wild turkeys, wild birds, deer and snakes. You're sure to appreciate nature even more at this award-winning, 77-acre environmental and cultural education center.