Many of the exhibits were completely empty. While ...

Many of the exhibits were completely empty. While it was very lush with plenty of shade, they planted bushes and plants in between the exhibits and the viewing areas. I had to keep picking up my 4 year at most of the viewing areas so he could see the animals. Doesn't seem like they had children in mind when they planted the botanical gardens. It is a zoo and kids are there to see the animals, not your exotic plant.