Asian Highlands debuted last summer at the Cleveland Zoo, with resident snow leopards, red pandas, takins and an Amur leopard. Other favorite areas include the African Elephant Crossing, Australian Adventure and the RainForest. You will want to devote a full day to see everything here, with thousands of animals spread across nearly 200 acres. Births this year include a reindeer calf and a sloth bear.

Admission: $16.95 adults, $14.95 for those 62 and older, $12.95 for children 2 to 11

The Akron Zoo, located just west of downtown, is in expansion mode. Opening in June: Pride of Africa, a new area that will be home to African lions, Speke’s gazelles, white storks and more. And next summer, visitors can look forward to the new Wild Asia area, with Sumatran tigers, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons. Together, the two areas will make up the largest expansion in the zoo’s history.

Admission: $12, or $10 for those 62 and older, $9 for children 2 to 14

Just a short half-mile trek outside Coshocton proper, Coshocton’s Lake Park is a one-stop shop for a variety of summertime fun. The family-friendly recreation spot features camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, picnicking and a full-fledged aquatic center with water and tube slides, as well as a kiddie play area. The Lake Park Pavilion, which is in the middle of the Lake Park, is a beautifully restored 1920s-era dance hall which can be rented out for everything from dances to weddings. Another historic charm of the park is the horse-drawn Monticello III Canal Boat, which offers seasonal rides to visitors.

Admission: free to the park. Admission to the aquatic center is $7, $5 for youths ages 3-17, and free for children 2 and under. Canal boat rides are $8, $7 for senior citizens, and $6 for children ages 5-12. Camping is $27 a night for an electric site, $20 a night for a tent only area, and $15 a night for youth and scout groups.

Although allegedly haunted, Moonville Tunnel makes a nice day trip into the southeast Ohio’s semi-wilderness, regardless of whether you pick up a curse along the way. The area once was home to a railroad tunnel and Moonville itself, a former mining town that reached its peak population in the 1870s with around 100 residents. Now the area is home to a well-kept walking trail, which famously takes you through the Moonville tunnel.

This small batch brewery is quite the find. The establishment features an array of regional beers, as well as a food menu that boasts a selection of burritos, tacos and other dishes. Sixth Sense also hosts live entertainment on a regular basis.

Devil’s Kettle Brewing opened in Athens in 2015, serving a variety of beers perfected by brewmaster Cameron Fuller. The establishment recently opened a full, permanent kitchen that is an offshoot of Pork and Pickles, a regional butcher shop that specializes in, well, the name kind of gives it away.

The Corder family bought the scenic property on which the vineyard is located in 2012 and shortly afterward opened a winery that boasts 10 wine types created on-site. Ever since, the vineyard has been offering tasty appetizers, such as baked chicken artichoke dip served warm with toasted sourdough triangles and baked brie complete with fruit and pita points, alongside their varieties of sweet and dry wines.

Lilyfest is a family-friendly art and music festival that takes place in the picturesque Bishop Educational Gardens. Enjoy the brightness of a midsummer’s day in southeast Ohio by strolling around the skillfully nurtured landscape of the gardens while enjoying free live music and perusing regional art for sale from more than 70 artisans.

Admission: free

Date: Aug. 2-3

The 11th annual Y Bridge Arts Festival will highlight the art native to Zanesville, taking its name from the unique three-way bridge in the city that spans the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum rivers. Organized by the Artist Colony of Zanesville (ArtCoz), the event is an open-air festival that includes the works of more than 75 artists. The two-day event includes a multitude of contemporary arts and crafts, as well as food, live entertainment and activities for children.

Admission: free

Since 2002, the Southern Ohio Copperheads have been fulfilling their multipart mission by providing entertainment for families in southeast Ohio, offering a chance for collegiate players to improve their skills and serving as a sort of hands-on learning laboratory for sports administration students at Ohio University. The community-owned, student-operated outfit has a number of games planned for this year.

Admission: $5