I love going to Turtle Back Zoo. Some complaign of...

I love going to Turtle Back Zoo. Some complaign of the door price being a little high. But i believe is worth every penny. I love all the animals. They constantly add new ones n renovate space. The people who work there n volunteer really love n take great care of all the animals there. They have live shows, stores, even a place where you sit indoors n learn all about amphibians. Owls etc. Is not a petting zoo. This is a place to learn & get informed as they show them & you get to touch and even carry & pet them. But They also have a petting zoo. A Fun train ride that travels through the woods & around this great huge and peaceful Lake. You get to watch the deer and their fawn travel & hide quickly as they hear you comming in your choo choo ride. This train moment is got to be ine of my favorites. The Turtle Back Zoo is huge inside, great for walking around with family n friends.
But I suggest Sneakers or very comfortable shoes and a Water bottle.
I had my daughters Isabella's birthday there a few years back. They made a great Ice Cream Cake with "Bratts girl" picture my daughter wanted it. It was like a " Hand painted Cake" exactly made to her likings. Plus each kid had pizza, hamburgers or hot dos n fries n all the cild beverages they wanted. Olus Cake for dessert.We gave each kid a bag with a diffrent stuff animal.(That i bought else where). As a gift bag. IT turned out great!!! We had it after they went around the zoo. Everone loved it. I cant think of a better place for a birthday. They have a pic- nic area n you can buy food there or bring your own too. The prices for food are not cheap, a bit higher than your Supermarket but they are pretty reasonable. They have great animals & keep adding more. A pair of bear sister's, the wolves are owesome. I love the old Crow that speaks when you come in. The beautiful squirrel monkeys, Bold Eagle, the gorgeous small owls that are old but tiny. The diffrent fish species. Everrything is kept clean, and the people or very kind n friendly. You can adopt pets, n help financially. They do great work with "Birds", Parrots of all types that people end up giving up. Or that pluck their feathers and are mentally unstable or just loose their homes. They take them in, feed, aid & bring back to health. There they have a permanent & stable home. Its definitely a great place to spend the day, walking, viewing the natural sights, checking your animal friends, taking pictures etc. But also following the map to the "Shows" for kids. Another one of my favorite is watching this man, bring this gorgeous Falcon, that he sets loose n flies all around and comes back to him n he later feeds in front of all of us. Oh and right before Thanksgiving every year you can bring your children, grandchildren n friends to pick a free Pumpking of their choice from hundreds or thousands n each take one home free. They also have a day a week, after a certain time that you can bring your children free.
Like I said its an extremely dedicated n great place for all animals n people too. Turtle Back Zoo is much more than a zoo. It has alot to offer and it stands for alot more than just appearances. Which are beautiful too.
Of course they are named n use to be known for their great giant turtles, hundreds of years old walking around. But every few year they add on to their great family of Animal friends.
Everyone shoulg go atleast ONCE, then youll be hooked & your find it hard to just come 1-3 x per year. ITS a wonderful place for kids & people of all ages. But is also great to be a part of it all, if you like. By adopting, helping, and by giving. To one spicific animal or to this owesome place that put their time, labor, heart n love into it. Go n check it out & be sure to bring your loved ones n friends along. Then share your thoughts & experiences with everyone. But most important; Tell everyone which animal or place made you fall in love with Turle Back Zoo???? Enjoy