It is down to the wire and the last opportunity to wrap up your Christmas shopping. The Palm Beach County malls are packed with people, many short on patience and always rushing about. Parking can be an issue. Why not consider alternative gift buying locations? Consider the following suggestions. 

Most items at a zoo gift shop are perfect for the animal lover — and who does not love animals? For example, at the Palm Beach Zoo shops or Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, you can find animal-related clothing, plush animals, toys, books, home décor, and other unique items available only there.

At a science museum shop, the range of gifts — including books games, apparel, build-it kits, rocks, and more. Check out the South Florida Science Museum for great gift suggestions.

Shop for the art-lover on your list at art galleries and museums. Artwork, jewelry, glassware, masks, prints, and posters are items you will find in an art museum gift shop. It is a place to pick up great unusual gifts for kids and adults alike. Check out local museums like the Norton Museum of Modern Art or Boca Art Museum.