Overall, it was a mediocre experience. The management appears to have decided to spend money on major projects but ignore upkeep.

During my last visit with the family, there were areas of the park that were cordoned off with large construction vehicles moving about, and the sound of trucks backing up signals and jackhammers were deafening in some areas. Yet simple, important things like the lettering describing animals or exhibits would be worn off and some exhibits, interactive buttons...

Most enclosures are too small and barren. The park itself has a lot of space used up by long paths from one section to another and large entryways into buildings that feel like could be better used to give the animals more room. Seeing the giraffe licking paint off a pole in an empty pen was upsetting. Only animal we saw that didn't look depressed was the roaming peacock who showed off for visitors.

The stench of the animals is overwhelming. We know animals pee and poop and can be stinky,...

This was such a fun zoo. Lots of great animal exhibits. Over the course of the years many of the exhibits have opened and closed. A large part of the zoo is closed due to construction. However, plenty of animals to see. I was able to attend quite a few keepers' chat. I learned about the gorillas during a special afternoon chat. The zoo does a lot of cognitive play with the gorillas. It was interesting to hear about them teaching one to use a blood pressure cuff. I did not see the...