Memorial Day Parade 2010

Albany's 2010 Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10:00 AM from Quail Street.

Snappy Dog's Hot Dog Stand

On the way up to the zoo, we found the coolest hotdog cart...
They had a wide selection of topped hotdogs - from plain, to chili to peanut butter & bacon - hamburgers and fried fish... and made-to-order, fresh-cut french fries and chips! Alternative to the usual sodas, they also offer dairy fresh, plain and chocolate milk.


A 'snappy dog,' for the record, is a hot dog made with natural casing. This apparently gives it a little snap when you bite it.
Since they make your food to order, expect a slight -but WELL worth it - wait...

SNAPPY DOG'S
518.573.2776
534 Rt-29, Greenwich, NY 12834
(at Junction of Route 40 and Route 29)

Ashville Game Farm and Exotic Zoo

What a fun day! We took a 40 minute trip North and went to this, um, unique place.
While most petting zoos might have area where you can closely interact with goats, sheep and the like, we found ourselves face to giant face with an enormous, friendly camel and having our shoelaces pecked by emus! I can't believe how up-close and personal the animals are. The place was littered with peacocks and my younger boy was a little threatened by one of these. The A word to the wise: the monkeys are a little scary-finger-grabby. I wanted so badly to have a 'moment,' but, no. Well, not the moment I was hoping for... Don't get me wrong, though, the more dangerous animals are kept inaccessible and at a safe distance.
They do have a small shop that has drinks, frozen treats and snacks, disposable cameras, souveneirs and the use of strollers. Various bags of animal feed are available for $1 each. And I am a sucker for places that you can bring your own food, so I was well pleased to be able to enjoy our snack at one of the tent covered picnic tables.

Ashville Game Farm and Exotic Zoo
468 Lick Spring Road
Greenwich, NY 12834
1-800-676-5309 / 518-695-4337