I have been to several of the "best" zoos in the c...

I have been to several of the "best" zoos in the country including the National Zoo and the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. This zoo has a large selection of different animals and nicely grouped sections. It has a small playground for kids. Food and gifts are over priced as expected. The koala, hippo and primate exhibits were very cool, but the panda exhibit was disappointing as you had to wait in line and file in to see them. The pandas in DC are better. You also need to be prepared for a ton of walking if you plan to see the whole thing since it is large and spread out. The exhibits at the top of the zoo are located at the top of a large hill and navigating the walkways with a heavy stroller was a little challenging. Anyone without the ability to ambulate easily should beware of the hills. We did not do the sky ride or pay to ride the buses.