I live here and love the zoo. I have seen it grow ...

I live here and love the zoo. I have seen it grow and grow. Too many people are very hard on it. They have 5 wonderful aquarium buildings. They have just opened a Safari Park and are still adding animals. This zoo has a lot to offer. Please don't expect a large zoo in a big city, because it is not. Some people were complaining of smell, it is zoo! Seriously, And other about sterilizing their hands.... they have hand washing stations by the petting zoo and the sting rays. Otherwise, use a bathroom people.... I also want to address the issue that people were complaining about the birds. Did you know that most of their big birds are rescues? Bet not. So when you see all of the birds that they take in because the owners surrender them, people should be glad they do. I love this zoo. We have yearly passes. So to read all of the negative complainers on here makes me sad. This is a great place. Watch for coupons because it is pricey, but it is a smaller zoo. You can get a lot closer to the animals here then any big city zoo. Also, if you do not want to pay for food or drinks, they allow you to carry your own. This zoo is a local favorite.