Zoo, Toca das Cobras, workshops and giant toys: see options for enjoying school holidays in the region

Zoo: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from 8am to 5pm. Botanical Garden: daily, from 8am to 4pm. Botanical Garden tickets: free. Zoo: children under 5 years old are free; full ticket costs R$7 and half-price ticket costs R$3.50. If you want to buy tickets online, click here. Llamas at Bauru Zoo Publicity Parque Vitória Régia Until July 29, Parque Vitória Régia, one of the city's main postcards, hosts the "Holidays in Vitória" program, promoted by the Department of Sports and Leisure (Semel). The free program includes inflatable toys, supervised recreation and activities for children up to 12 years old. Project Férias no Vitória offers free entertainment for children in Vitória Régia. The attractions take place from Monday to Friday, from 3pm to 9pm. Children must be accompanied by a guardian over 18 years of age. For the safety of children, Emdurb will close the access loop from Avenida Nações Unidas to Parque Vitória Régia every day during the event. Bauru Shopping In the shopping center in the south of the city, children aged 4 to 12 can enjoy the “Holiday Arena”. The event offers a circuit of challenges, games, slime workshops and games for children aged 4 to 12. Activities take place on the second floor of the shopping mall, from Tuesday to Friday, from 3pm to 8pm, and on weekends, from 4pm to 8pm. Registration is free and done on site. Boulevard Shopping In the central shopping mall, between the 16th and 18th of July, “Clubinho Boulevard” hosts a series of workshops, including a Festa Julina on Saturday (18th). The attraction is on the L3 floor, near a clothing store. Participation is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. At the entrance, 1kg of non-perishable food is requested. To see the themes of the activities, click here. The shopping center also hosts the Jogaê project, with free board game meetings every Wednesday, from 7pm to 9:30pm, on the L3 floor. There are around 30 game options for different ages, with monitors who teach the rules and follow the games. Shopping de Bauru promotes free board game meetings until October Botucatu Disclosure Toca das Cobras (Unesp) For those looking for a different adventure and want to see the world of reptiles up close, Toca das Cobras, which is located on the Unesp Botucatu campus, has prepared a special holiday program. The space, maintained by the Center for the Study of Poisonous and Venomous Animals (Cevap), houses around 50 species of live animals, including snakes, lizards (such as tegus and iguanas), tortoises, spiders and scorpions. Botucatu Serpentarium offers special and educational programming for the July holidays In addition to learning about the biology of each species and environmental preservation, visitors receive important tips on how to act to avoid accidents with venomous animals. The highlight of the program is the monitored interaction with non-venomous snakes. Interaction with snakes: daily, from 10am to 11am and from 3pm to 4pm. Visitation: Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm (closed only on Thursday mornings). The program continues until July 31st and entry is free. Shopping Park Botucatu The shopping mall's parking lot hosts the "Férias de Julho Fun" festival, with giant inflatable toys, workshops, recreation and cultural presentations. Entry is free. The event takes place from Thursday to Sunday, from 2pm to 8pm, with a structure set up especially for children. MORE In addition, the stage set up on site hosts free shows and presentations throughout the days, including: Magic shows and the circus shows of "Seu Circo Mágico"; Performances by the clowns Hócus & Pócus; Children's theater with the play "Planeta Oca" and performances by the children's music group "Canta Curumim"; Play "Clô, pra Semper", starring actor Eduardo Martini (aimed at an adult audience). Where it is: Shopping Park Botucatu is located at Avenida Marginal Duzentos, 1050. Shopping Park Botucatu Publicity Sesi Botucatu CAT Sesi promotes the Super Férias holiday camp, with the theme "Games and Games of the World". Aimed at children aged 6 to 12, the program includes sports activities, recreation, swimming pool, workshops and games inspired by different countries. Activities continue until July 24th, with options to register by day, week or month. Where is: CAT Sesi Botucatu (Rua Dr. Celso Cariola, 60, Jardim El Dorado). Sesi in Botucatu (SP) Divulgação Marília Municipal Library The Municipal Library "João Mesquita Valença" prepared a packed schedule to get the little ones away from their cell phone and tablet screens. On July 16th, from 3pm to 5pm, children aged 7 and over can participate in the workshop "Towards the Stars: Missão Férias Espaciais!". Marília Municipal Library Disclosure Taught by librarians, the activity teaches participants how to build their own toy rockets. Places are limited to 10 children per class, and registrations must be made at the library counter or via WhatsApp (14) 3454-7434. Throughout the month, the place also hosts free interactive exhibitions, such as the "Moon of Stories and Dreams", inspired by outer space, and a special Pokémon card exhibition, which brings together rare cards and promises to attract fans of the franchise of all ages. On Saturdays, July 18th and 25th, the Janela Literária project also moves the space with RPG workshops, a free toy library, board games and storytelling for the kids. Sensory adventure in the Bosque Municipal For those who prefer a walk outdoors, the Bosque Municipal de Marília has just gained its first Sensory Garden. The new public space was designed to stimulate visitors' senses through the touch, smell, sounds and colors of nature. Made with ecological and reusable materials, the garden is accessible and was designed to welcome people with visual impairments and neurodivergent children. Bosque municipal de Marília Municipal City Hall of Marília/Disclosure The entrance portal to the Bosque also gained an alternative communication sign to help with accessibility and interaction for all visitors. The space is an option for family picnics, walks and leisure moments among the trees during days off from school. Where it is: Avenida Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, 1.001, Jardim Maria Izabel. Opening hours: Every day, from 6am to 6pm. How much does it cost: Free. See more news from the region on g1 Bauru and Marília

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