It can be quite hit and miss as to whether you see...

It can be quite hit and miss as to whether you see as many animals as you'd like to see. People complaining about not being able to see animals because they're on the other side of the enclosure...you do realize that they're wild animals, right? The keepers have no control over whether the animals are near the guests or not, and given the way I've seen some guests behave near the glass I can't say I blame the animals for being on the farther side of their enclosures.

A winter visit is very different from a summer visit. I found the animals to be quite active, especially the Amir Tigers which were calling out to each other and playing with their Christmas trees that the staff provided. The wolves were walking around, quite the contrast to them sleeping in the summer! Some of the animal exhibits were closed for renovations, but there was still plenty to see. A number of the keepers were also around and more than happy to talk about the animals in their care.

Food stops were closed, but that's nothing new. Be prepared for a long walk!