This place is always a blast! Do yourself a favor ...

This place is always a blast! Do yourself a favor and follow these two types for an optimal zoo experience: 1) You need to be here at the zoo when it opens. That's Right... 9am is when it's prime time to see all the animals moving about. By then, the weather hasn't reached it's daytime high and it's cooler for our animal friends. If you're coming in the afternoons, get ready for animals laying in the shade and doing squat all because it's too hot out. 2) You need to get a membership here and I recommend at least the "Engage" option allowing you 365 days unlimited visits, free parking, and 10% off discounts for food and gift shops. Two visits a year pays for itself so you're throwing money away with only purchasing the single admission.