Really has changed since I was here 20 years ago. ...

Really has changed since I was here 20 years ago. You can bring food now and there are picnic tables with bbq stands in the park outside of the zoo. The paddle boats and train are very nice too. All of the animal exhibits were very well kept and larger than when I last saw them. I have always felt really bad for the creatures in the zoom but this time I think I feel better as these creatures would probably be hunted and killed in the wild. (Human over population). The Ape exhibit is fantastic!!! The new avian areas are phenomenal and shade is everywhere. I missed the reptiles somehow but will probably be back again soon now I see how nice it is. Also I was amazed that so many adorable children were there and families. I did not see one child having a melt down. So they must be doing something right. Only one thing, still the cat exhibits are needing more room. Their cages are larger than before but still not large enough. The cheetah and the Jaguar specifically. Their cages are epic amazing with water features and toys but they need enclosures that connect to longer run areas somehow. Support your local zoo so they can keep up the good for the creatures.