San Antonio-area schools start classes again as early as August 10, even if the sun insists that summer is far from over. For families, that means there are only a few precious days to cram in fond childhood memories before it’s back to worrying about fractals and Fitzgerald. Need a few ideas befo re the lazy, hazy days evaporate? Here are five things worth checking before the bell rings.Animal Crossing at Sea LifeSea Life at downtown’s Shops at Rivercenter has a splashy makeover thanks to Nintendo's Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour. Visitors get to pal around with costumed residents of the smash-hit video game, including Mayor Tom Nook. New aquarium signage and standups keep the illusion going.Aside from some visual additions and new gift shop loot, the Animal Crossing experience doesn't completely transform the experience, but younger fans are delighted by anything referencing the game. And besides, all Animal Crossing activities are included with general admission — and come with a free stamp card redeemable for 100 Platinum Points on your kids' (or your) Nintendo account.Zoorassic Park at the San Antonio ZooAsk any seven-year-old, and they'll tell you a primary failing of public education is that there simply aren't enough dinosaurs or Spider-men. Parents can solve the first problem by taking in Zoorassic Park at the San Antonio Zoo. For a limited time (through September 7), families will frolic with 22 different animatronic dinosaurs, including the mighty Tyrannosaurus, the Velociraptor, and Triceratops.The best news is that this exhibit is included in a general admission ticket, along with the new Congo Falls gorilla habitat. It's not every day you can cross off two Michael Crichton adventures in one day trip. And, hey, parents can sneak in a Zoogarita at Longnecks Bar Grill. ...read more read less