A totally FREE and fun day trip awaits in the following area in Maryland. This local zoo and playground are located right next to one another, making for a convenient way to learn and play all in one day. Read on for more information and enjoy a fun-filled family outing!

You may have heard of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, but how about Salisbury Zoo? Technically called Salisbury Zoological Park, this zoo is absolutely free and full of animals to see.
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Visitors especially love the bears...
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...and the fancy flamingos.
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Salisbury Zoo also offers story time and other fun and fascinating events.
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When you're done visiting the zoo, you can head right next door to Ben's Red Swings.
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This unique playground was built by the community in honor of Ben Layton, who passed from leukemia as a child in 2002.
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Along with honoring Ben's memory, it's also full of colorful signs and so much more.
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The sand pit is a must for younger kids...
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...or how about this sand box, complete with a cheeky blue crab?
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Enjoy plenty of climbing structures, slides, as well as red swings.
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The best thing about this two-part day trip is that both the playground and zoo are free of charge, so you can save your money for a nice local lunch instead. Bring the kids and enjoy this lovely little area in Maryland.
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This certainly isn’t the only place for a great day trip in Maryland. Consider also heading to Arundel Mills! It’s home to outlet stores, restaurants, movies, and even Medieval tournaments.

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Ben's Red swings, 297 Beaver Dam Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA
Salisbury Zoological Park, 755 S Park Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804, USA