Just like Dorothy chanted, Noah’s Ark has your traditional lions, tigers and bears. They also have goats and monkeys and parrots – really all manner of animals to see. And as you can tell, I love me some animals. But ready to hear why this place is even better? It’s a home from injured, abused or orphaned animals. I just heard that collective awwww! Now it’s technically free, but since they operate on donations, it would be nice if you gave them something. You can also schedule a behind-the-scenes visit. It costs money, but it’s worth it because how amazing would that be that close to exotic animals? So take yourself to Locust Grove and awwww! In person!

Price: Donations appreciated