This is a tiny zoo. The largest animals you will ...

This is a tiny zoo. The largest animals you will see there are the cougar, snow leopards, and red wolves (no elephants, giraffes, zebras, etc.). That said, I'll tell you why we love it. Because of its small size, it is a great place to visit with young children. Children can walk the whole thing, and they can get much closer to the animals than at larger zoos. The featured animals are different from the usual main attractions at other zoos, which, in my opinion, makes it interesting. As a plus, almost all of the pathways in the zoo are shaded by tree cover, which can make it a bit of an escape on hot, sunny days. The Zoo Choo is also a hit with my kids. The engine has the sound and smell of a modified lawn mower, but the children enjoy the ride (two loops around the zoo - over in a few minutes).