I live close to this zoo so I visited it often. The zoo is just big enough so the little ones don't get bored! It also has a great playground and plenty of space to have a picnic. One of our favorite times to visit was in the winter on a warmer day when we had finished sledding in the park we would walk over and go to the zoo!
While it's a very small zoo, it is clean, well maintained and situated in a beautiful, sprawling park. It was just the right size for a family with small kids (ages 5 and 2), they lasted about 3 hours. Some quick tips: dress your kids in bathing suits for the splash pad and bring towels. Bring quarters to feed the goats and cash for ice cream and concessions (there is an ATM in the gift shop). No outside food allowed but you can exit the zoo, picnic in the park, and then reenter. There is FREE parking and a playground right next to the zoo (it looks new but the day was too hot for us). Looking for a nice activity for the morning or afternoon, then this is the place!
I debated on whether or not to review this gem for fear of crowding. It is a small zoo with a spray park. The animals are well treated and all the major ones are there. The zoo is located in the middles of beautiful public park and only costs $6 per person to visit!
I have been here several times and have always had a great time. This is a small zoo, though there are plenty of animals to see, some of which you di not see in other zoos. The fee is minimal for admission and given that the $ is to support it, we are happy to pay more. There is a small water area for children to play in the hot summer as well. I would highly recommend this zoo for a half day trip with any sized family.
I live a few miles from this zoo and have visited many times! The zoo is small and takes about an hour to walk through. This is a perfect zoo for young children! The zoo even has a small water fountain that kids can play in!!! Admission is next to nothing (under $10). Lions, monkeys, bears, reptiles, lemurs, etc.... This zoo has a wide variety of animals, including a small petting area. (bring quarters to retrieve food).The zoo is very clean and the zookeepers/volunteers are always so helpful.
A wonderful place to see animals, enjoy the grounds and have fun under the sprinkelers.I wil take my two and half years old grand-son back soon!!!
Just big enough so the little ones don't get tired of walking. Best for the under 10 crowd. Not very expensive, clean & plenty of parking!
Living locally, I tend to forget what is around me, but this zoo is really enjoyable and has been around for quite some time. I remember going when I was younger and bringing my niece (who is now in her 20's). Both my boys have gone and love it! Going again this weekend as well. The birthday parties they offer are really cool too. A relative had one there and it was great! Got to see different animals up close and touch them, had time in a private party room for cake, etc. then the guest got to spend the rest of the day in the zoo and wander at their leisure. Loved it and would recommend.
We've been to large zoos all over the world. This may not compete with those, but it is a good local zoo. Our grandkids really enjoyed it and that's all we cared about.You wander around at your own pace, so it can be an all day thing or just a couple of hours. You set the pace.Enjoy.
Very accomadating for chrildren. Very nice water feature for chrildren to play in. Parking is free and the grounds of the park are first rate.