These attractions make great kids vacations but are also educational and interesting for the entire family. Like so many endeavors, it's never too early to get kids involved in the environment with exposure through these well-designed theme parks that serve both as entertainment and education. According to a 2008 national public opinion survey 79 percent of Americans believe that zoos and aquariums are good for their local economy, and an impressive 80 percent believe that zoos and aquariums are important enough to local communities to be supported by government funding.