🐾 Real Adventures

The adventures of Tank & Rio aren't only found in books! Real Adventures is where we share visits with amazing animals, walks through nature, hikes, and other special moments that inspire the world of Tank & Rio Adventures.

A Day at the Zoo

October 22, 2026Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Today was a day for exploring the wild side of Los Angeles! A visit to the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens brought us face-to-face with incredible animals from around the world—and gave us plenty of new memories to bring home to the Tank & Rio Adventures family.

Which animals would you love to see join Tank & Rio on a future adventure?

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A Perfect Day for a Hike

September 25, 2026 • October 10, 2026 • October 21, 2026

Griffith Park Griffith Observatory

Griffith Park is big enough for more than one adventure! These photos and videos bring together several different days exploring its trails—from a foggy hike on September 25, to a hike toward Griffith Observatory on October 10, and another adventure on October 21 that included wildlife encounters and the Old Zoo area. Each visit brought a different view of one of Los Angeles' most incredible outdoor spaces and plenty of moments worth remembering.

🐿️ 🚫 A Friendly Wildlife Reminder

Please do not feed or approach wild squirrels or other wildlife. One of these adventures included a very close squirrel encounter, and I learned firsthand why it is better to admire wild animals from a safe distance. Let wildlife stay wild!

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A Magical Day at the Fall Fantasy Book Faire

October 11, 2026Fall Fantasy Book Faire 2026

Books can lead to adventures of their own! A visit to the Fall Fantasy Book Faire at the Autry Museum of the American West was a day filled with authors, books, imagination, and creativity. One of the most special moments was meeting children's-book author Derek Taylor Kent at the WhimsicalWorld booth and buying his book “El Perro con Sombrero.” He signed the book for me, making it the first signed children's book I had ever purchased. I even sat down at the faire, enjoyed my lunch, and started reading it. As the creator of Tank & Rio Adventures, it was inspiring to meet another children's-book author and see so many stories, characters, and creative ideas brought to life.

Event organized by Dragons & Dreams

Autry Museum of the American West

Fall Fantasy Book Faire Entrance

Two visitors walking through a flower and greenery archway tunnel at the Book Faire

Flower Archway Entrance

Book Faire Vendor Tents

LoveBird Fried Chicken food truck with a line of customers at the Book Faire

LoveBird Chicken Food Truck

Food Trucks and Vendor Area

Festival Food Row

Colorful fantasy bookmark with gradient design and inspirational quote held up at the faire

Fantasy Quote Bookmark

Attendees playing chess inside a draped gathering tent at the Book Faire

Book Faire Gathering Tent

Small dog in a sparkly black sequin sweater resting on a blanket at the Book Faire

Sparkly Fair Dog

Display of children's fantasy books including ghost, Halloween, and Día de los Muertos titles at the Book Faire

Children's Fantasy Book Display

You're My Little Nightmare

Bubble Magic at the Book Faire

Tides of Deception Author Booth

The Jingle Rebellion

The Midnight Croissant cozy fantasy book display with crocheted croissant and Pearly Gates novels

The Midnight Croissant Display

Fantasy Author Book Table

Fantasy Romance Booth

Book Faire Vendor Row

Butterfly Garden

Fantasy character cardboard cutout standee in front of author vendor booth at the Book Faire

Fantasy Character Author Booth

Close-up of fantasy character cardboard cutout in green and gold dress at the Book Faire

Fantasy Character Cutout

Attendees browsing colorful vendor tents at the Fall Fantasy Book Faire marketplace

Fantasy Marketplace

Visitors meeting authors J.C. Yeamans and Jessica Rosenberg at their Book Faire booth

Meet the Authors

Colorful children's fantasy book display including bilingual and award-winning titles at the Book Faire

Children's Fantasy Books

Halloween and Día de los Muertos children's book collection including Dracula's First Tooth and Little Pumpkin

Halloween Book Collection

Watchover Voodoo collectible character dolls display board at the Fall Fantasy Book Faire

Fantasy Voodoo Characters

Fantasy art prints and magical books including Arcane Realms and Hocus Focus display at the Book Faire

Fantasy Art and Magical Books

Sheri Fink and co-author presenting The Little Unicorn and WhimsicalWorlds books to families on the lawn at the Book Faire

Meet the Children's Book Authors

A Children's Book Author Presentation

El Perro con Sombrero bilingual doggy tale and Doggy Claus Perro Noel holiday bilingual books on display at the Book Faire

Bilingual Children's Books

WhimsicalWorlds Coloring Book

Colorful Children's Book Display

More Children's Books to Explore

El Perro con Sombrero — A Bilingual Doggy Tale by Derek Taylor Kent, illustrated by Jed Henry, purchased at the Book Faire

The Book I Chose — El Perro con Sombrero

El Perro con Sombrero signed page reading To Ace, Bow Wow! with author signature and dog illustration

My First Signed Children's Book

Inside spread of El Perro con Sombrero showing bilingual English and Spanish text with colorful dog leaping over a cat illustration

A Look Inside El Perro con Sombrero

El Perro con Sombrero open to a spread with bilingual text, alongside a burrito and agua fresca enjoyed at the Book Faire

Lunch and a Good Book at the Faire

WhimsicalWorld promotional flyer front side featuring colorful illustrated characters from Derek Taylor Kent's book series

WhimsicalWorld — Meet the Characters

WhimsicalWorld promotional flyer back side showing Derek Taylor Kent's full book catalog and author photo

WhimsicalWorld Books & Authors

A Fun Day Reading Books at the Library

October 11, 2026North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library

Sometimes an adventure can be found between the pages of a book! A visit to the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library was a chance to explore the children's section, discover different books and stories, and spend some time looking for inspiration for the world of Tank & Rio Adventures.

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North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library

Children's Reading Area

Featured Children's Books

Children's Book Shelf

Los Angeles Public Library Card

An Adventure Above the City

August 11, 2026Runyon Canyon Park

High above the city, Runyon Canyon turned an ordinary summer day into a real adventure. With winding trails, beautiful views, fresh air, and nature all around, it was another reminder that you don't have to travel far to find an adventure worth remembering.