tried to make the best of it....
First of all...why have signs telling the public the elephant house is OPEN; elephants are outside; use opposite entrance...only to walk inside and read yet another sign that says NO ELEPHANTS. Try explaining this to a disappointed 3 yr old! I, myself, had a hard time understanding the reasoning for it. IF there were as many animals as there are stuffed animal shops, gift shops, gimmicks, and junk .. this zoo would be well worth the HIGH price for admission and parking. Although, the grounds are well-kept, keep in mind..the only animals you are sure to see moving and close up, are squirrels, geese and chipmunks. So, go see these "zoo animals" at a nice park, and save your money! ( And I bet you will find friendlier people working in the parks, too..)