A favorite location for my birthday
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 6/5/09
I'm local and love going to the zoo. It is slowly growing. I'm a huge fan of the large open areas with gorgeous flower garden, lawn and water fountain. I enjoy the animal exhibits of course, and really appreciate the natural setting--creek, woodland paths, with deer, bunnies, goslings, turtles dropping in. There is a decided lack of concrete, noise and crowds. We had a birthday party for my daughter one year, invited the whole class. One of the education staff brought out a porcupine, snake, huge hissing cockroach. Up close and personal. The kids loved it. There are special events, weddings, Boo at the Zoo, preschool programs, etc. There is also a playground and picnic area. Quality over quantity.