Love our zoo! There is a lot to see and it is best...

Love our zoo! There is a lot to see and it is best done over multiple trips. I take my 2 year old a lot and we usually see about 1/3 of the zoo per trip, spending around 3 hours (he walks so we don't move very fast). There are several exhibits near the entrance that are indoors (penguins, otters/monkeys, stingrays, reptiles) so its still a good place to go when the weather is less than pleasant. There are two playgrounds that look fun although my son is usually tired enough from the walking that we don't often stop. They have equipment for autistic kiddos which is fantastic. There are little zookeeper talks which can be interesting if you happen to catch one. We have trouble timing these as patience isn't a strong point for 2 year olds. I have heard that there is a breastfeeding room, but that it isn't the best so maybe just find a bench in the shade. The bathrooms all have built in toddler seats on the toilets which is a huge bonus as far as I'm concerned. They have a tram that runs out to the farther side of the zoo and it is only $2 round trip so we frequently take that. There is a petting zoo with several different kinds of goats including some endangered heritage breeds. There are two (three?) different walk through bird areas which is a nice change from viewing animals from behind a railing or glass. My son's favorite area is the penguins because they come right up to the glass. You can also see them underwater. Very fun! I would recommend getting a season pass if you are on the fence. Lots to do, and inexpensive if you live in Jackson County. Not sure how good or expensive the food is. We usually bring snacks.