We enjoyed our day at the zoo. The grounds are ver...

We enjoyed our day at the zoo. The grounds are very well kept and beautiful. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We had lunch and the portion was pretty good for the price. We brought a water bottle and found enough spots throughout the park to fill it. Bottled water and drinks are pretty expensive, so you can save a lot by bringing your own drink. Parking was fairly expensive but there is no admission fee, so it wasn't too bad for all of us. It was $35 for 4+ hours. We walked over to the beach and spent some time there since we already had a parking spot and the fee was the same once you hit 4 hours. So making a day out of it made the parking fee feel more reasonable.