• They may be small, but toddlers can enjoy field trips, too.Happy Toddler image by Mary Beth Granger from Fotolia.com
  
  Montgomery, Ala., is home to many parks, museums and historical places. The city is also the state capital. If you live in the area and run a daycare center for toddlers or are a parent looking for fun activities for your little one, visit one of several areas that cater to young children.
  
  

Montgomery Gymboree Play & Music

• Take your group of toddlers to Gymboree Play & Music for a special party. While the business mainly hosts birthday parties, it is available for all types of celebrations. A number of themes are offered designed with young children in mind. Have a party with a farmyard, ocean, construction, train, superhero, jungle or dinosaur theme. Some of the themes include dress-up clothes. A trained Gymboree teacher will be on hand to lead the group. Parties include special invitations, all supplies and a gift bag for each toddler. Up to 20 children can be accommodated at once.
  
  Montgomery Gymboree Play & Music
  8125 Vaughn Road
  Montgomery,AL 36116
  334-277-8080
  Gymboreeclasses.com
  
  

Montgomery Zoo

• Toddlers should enjoy learning about and seeing the different animals at the Montgomery Zoo. Located on more than 40 acres, 500 different species of animals can be found, including African elephants, white tigers, zebras, saltwater fish and giraffes. Take the children for a ride on a train where you'll view many of the offered exhibits. Schedule a special program in the zoo's education classroom, where zoo employees will tailor a program specifically for the age range of your group. Toddlers age 2 and younger get free admission. Reservations for large groups are recommended.
  
  Montgomery Zoo
  2301 Coliseum Blvd.
  Montgomery, AL 36110
  334-240-4900
  montgomeryal.gov/index.aspx?page=67
  
  

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

• Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has two special galleries designed for children. Take your toddlers to ARTWORKS Galleries I and II, where they'll have the chance to discover art in a hands on way. Plan your visit when the annual puppet show, "Colors of the City," takes place. The show introduces children to shapes and colors. The galleries have more than 40 exhibits, all of which are interactive. Toddlers can touch the many pieces of art, learning about texture and movement.
  
  Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
  1 Museum Drive
  Montgomery, AL 36117
  334-240-4333
  Mmfa.org