This is a really great Zoo for families and even adults alone. There are many species of animals but I wish there were more signs on the road paths to help with direction.

My recommendation is to definitely get the total Experience tickets as these include the extra attraction fees like the monorail, the butterfly garden, the carousel and the 4D theater to name a few.

The zoo really is a big place like all the other reviewers mentioned. I attempted to visit all the attractions in one day and I had to rush through most of them. I even skipped lunch because I didn't want to waste time. I ended up seeing everything but of course my experience was rushed. If I wasn't so rushed I would have tried to make it to a few of the shows like feedings and live performances. It is highly recommended to visit the zoo on two separate occasions to get the full, not rushed, experience. But of course that's always not feasible due to costs, commutes, and scheduling.

As I passed the bird exhibit by the Congo gorilla Forest, one of birds in the cages were frantically running around. I wish there were more trained experts and professionals for each section to help ensure the safety and well-being of the animals. The animal looked really stressed being in the tiny enclosure.

Since I came in the fall season at the end of September they also offered a hayride off to the side. We rode on the back paths, which was beautifully decorated with Halloween decorations like spider webs, skulls, and tombstones. There were also actors in costumes that greeted us as we drove by. The hayride just goes in a circle and drops you off at few feet away from the pick up location. At the drop off location there's also a mini corn maze and a fun decorated scene to take a few photos.