When you have a little one who’s old enough to, you know, do stuff but not old enough to, you know, do a lot of stuff, it’s hard to beat a zoo membership when it comes to a bargain option for endless and educational entertainment. For $100 you can get a membership for one adult and any children for a whole year, allowing you free admission to the zoo, 10 percent off concessions and retail purchases, and discounted admission to zoos and aquariums across the country. If you have a young child, you know unlimited admission to anywhere that will keep everyone happy is a great thing. But admission to a place with giraffes? Come on. STEVEN HALE

