Ever had the fantasy, that if you were rich enough...

Ever had the fantasy, that if you were rich enough you would own your zoo? If so, visit the zoo during one of those not so chilly Winter day and it would feel like you are the only one there. If you do go, spring for the $25 [it is cheaper also in the winter versus the $34 in the warmer months] unlimited access to all the exhibits, rides, 4-D movie and interactions. Some of the exhibits require you to pay extra like the Congo exhibit and the bug carousel but is included in the unlimited ticket offer. The zoo also has different attractions depending on the season you go as well. I was able to get a "private" viewing of the sea lions being feed which they do daily at 12pm and 3pm, which is nice because since no one else was there vying for a piece of the action. I was also able to ride the carousel twice solo and the staff was more than accommodating to it. The only downside is because it was cold, some of the exhibits are closed or the animals are in a different area away from public view. And the zoo closes at 4:30pm but some of the exhibits closes 4pm or 30 minutes before closing. Also, if you want to go the zoo but don't feel like shelling out the $25 go on Wednesdays when the zoo is free. Be sure to bring water [the vending machines were broken and most of the little pop up stores were closed] and wear comfortable shoes.