We love the zoo. We buy the membership just so we ...

We love the zoo. We buy the membership just so we can go whenever we want with our kids. I would suggest getting there close to when they open the gates. This way you are not fighting for a parking spot. I could take up to an hour to find a parking spot sometimes, so be prepared! We always pack our own lunches, and there are plenty of areas to sit down and eat. They also have a food court area, but keep in mind that it is pricey. They are always adding and upgrading to the zoo. They just finished their Bear exhibit not very long ago, and they're also putting in a wetlands exhibit with new animals being added to the zoo. Would recommend, and definitely recommend getting the membership if you plan on coming back more than once or twice.