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Sit back and relax with this family-friendly show that’s perfect for everyone. The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino showcases plenty of four-legged furry friends performing outrageous acts. This unique and hilarious evening includes a ringleader and Moscow Circus Superstar Gregory Popovich, who’s best known for his incredible juggling skills.

Get up close with more than 40 lions and their cubs on this self-guided walking tour of the Lion Habitat Ranch near Las Vegas. Stroll along the paved paths and watch the giant cats lounging, playing and napping in their habitats. Upgrade to a private, guided, 90-minute small-group tour and get a behind-the-scenes tour. Ask questions and watch the trainers feeding, cleaning, watering and bathing the animals as they do on a daily basis. Also, spend time hand feeding the ranch’s young giraffe named Ozzie under the watchful eye of the trainer.

Pre-book tickets to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum to explore exhibits that range from dinosaurs to ancient Egyptians and the African savannah. Booking your Las Vegas Natural History Museum tickets in advance is a time-saving strategy for a smooth arrival at the Las Vegas museum, where hands-on features invite visitors of all ages to get in on the action.

Few places offer the versatility and beauty of the Preserve. The Origen Museum features over 75 permanent exhibits, including the dynamic Flashflood exhibit, live animal habitats as well as traveling exhibits that change throughout the year. Every visit can offer something new. Walk or bike the Springs Preserve's 3.7 miles of trails and follow in the footsteps of ancient natives and adventurous explorers, meander through 110 acres (44 hectares) of indigenous habitats and archaeological sites. Visit playgrounds, the Botanical Garden, DesertSol; a solar-powered home created by UNLV’s 2013 Solar Decathlon Team or visit the Butterfly House (seasonal). Take our Trackless Train and uncover Las Vegas's history in Boomtown 1905 and all along the journey. Enjoy lunch in the Divine Café, with views of the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown and the Desert Living Center, where an eco-friendly lifestyle, sustainable construction and the value of water conservation is on clear display.