I genuinely believe that this was the first outing...

I genuinely believe that this was the first outing I have been on in months that wasn't a limited family gathering, and I couldn't have possibly enjoyed myself more. Despite it's size, Beardsley packed a surprising punch with the diversity of its animal exhibits. And between their one-way paths through the zoo, limited number of guests, and other Covid-19 pandemic protocols, the staff has really gone above and beyond to adapt to these current times. So not only enjoyed myself, but felt quite safe thanks to all of their efforts to keep the zoo a pleasant oasis of learning and wonder during what has been an incredibly strange year.