Raising a child with special needs can be challenging at times. For instance, if we plan a family outing, I have to think through the whole event to trouble shoot any unforseen circumstances that would make it difficult for Jack to participate. He dosen't enjoy loud gym's or loud music. In crowds we have to put him into his wheel chair or he'll wander off. If we are planning to walk a long way such as visiting amusement parks, or the Mall, we load up his wheel chair, because nothings worse that trying to get this big boy up off the floor when he's tired of walking.
I've finally found the perfect outing for Jack. He get's to ride in the comfort of his own car, listen to his own tunes on the radio and he can't wander away. We went to a wildlife park this past weekend and had the best time. At the wildlife park we were able to get closer to the animals than we would at any zoo. The animals came right up to the car and they would eat right out of our hand.
About halfway through the drive they had a gift shop, restaurant and picnic area. We stopped, shopped, ate and stretched our legs before heading back down the mountain to tour the rest of the wildlife park. This place gets five stars from me.
