I took my grandson to the zoo today. He asked me l...

I took my grandson to the zoo today. He asked me last night to "Please, Nana, take me to the zoo... PLEASE!" I am so happy that there is a zoo within driving distance for me. I used to take my children to this zoo when they were young, and it was so much fun pairing it with a visit to the Bridge, just as I did today. I also took many of my kindergarten classes on field trips here.
I read all the recent negative reviews on this site last night, but vowed I was going with an open mind. What I saw today was the same, small zoo I remembered. It isn't a San Diego Wild Animal Park, by no means, but I saw a zoo doing the best they can with the funds they have. The animals looked fed and were even playing. My grandson was thrilled to see giraffes and the elephant, and all the other exhibits. I saw workers feeding and interacting with the animals. Yes, some of the grass needed mowing, but I can certainly look past that when there are other more important factors to consider. With all the negative reviews, I'm certain that attendance is low. We were there one hour and I saw no one else visiting. I'm certain that more staff could be hired if the zoo had more support.
I taught school for thirty-one years. During those years I actually visited the homes of my students. I found more deplorable living conditions in some of those homes than I did at this zoo. And those homes had government assistance!
I had a lovely day with my grandson at the Natural Bridge Zoo. Perhaps local civic groups, Boy Scouts , etc would like to approach the zoo about volunteering to help get the place spruced up a bit. I say instead of complaining, offer to help. I, for one, would like to see them stay open.
( I had to use my husband's google account to sign on for this review. )