Top Best Zoos in the United States., Zoos have been one of the favorite activities for Americans for a long time starting with the very first zoo being the Philadelphia Zoo in 1859. Since then, most states have at least one zoological park but there are some that stand above and beyond the rest of them with extra features like a touch tank, bird houses, safari and water fountains and parks. This article will mention the top 4 zoos in the United States and the reasons they stand above the others. The ones that made the top four are the Columbus Zoo, San Diego Zoo, Lion Country Safari and the Phoenix Zoo.

Paris Las Vegas, located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, is a long way from being the flashiest, hippest or sexiest spot on the Strip -- despite what the signage in the hotel elevator might tell you.

In recognition of the Smithsonian’s renewed focus on international cultural exchange, Smithsonian Journeys—the Institution’s educational travel program—introduces a new Study Abroad Program for high school students. These three-week summer programs offer students an immersion experience where they can learn language skills under the tutelage of top teachers, experience the culture through classroom settings and meetings with local students and visit important cultural sites during weekend excursions. Destinations for summer 2010 include Beijing; Avila, Spain; and Florence, Italy.

MANCHESTER, U.K., Oct. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to LateRooms.com, film fans only have a few weeks to wait until Madrid becomes the center of the cinematic world, as it will be hosting the 2009 edition of LesGaiCineMad during November. Now in its 13th year, the showcase is set to take place between October 29th and November 8th and the fact that the number 13 is considered to be unlucky by some people has not impacted on the organizers' enthusiasm for the event.