Camille Mowry-O'Neill Review of Southwick's Zoo
Beautiful zoo, but some faults. Firstly, there cou...
Beautiful zoo, but some faults. Firstly, there could be some more enrichment in the exhibits. Sometimes, the resident animals look bored, and pace around. Another thing is that the prices are way too high. From the ticket price, to what is in the shops, prices are too ridiculous. The staff can sometimes be rude, and rather clueless. Once, I overheard a STAFF MEMBER tell a visitor that "White tigers (who live in Asia) are at risk of attacks from lions and hyenas (that live in Africa, with the population of asiatic lions being too low to mess with tigers)". This is unbelievable coming from an employee. Finally, and this is a more personal thing, I am not a big fan of the renovations happening these days. Gift shops look unpleasantly different, and the new restaurant is a waste of space. The old cafe which served gluten free now serves ice cream, and there is no place to buy gluten free food anymore. Other than these complaints, I have been going to this place for many years and I do love it nonetheless. This zoo is a great place to visit.
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