Cannot fault this zoo at all. I have visited a variety of zoo’s, safari, farm parks and yes this was the most expensive ticket priced one, but it was clearly visible to see why. The zoo was spotless. Very clean, and all the toilets were the same too, I was very impressed. Usually visiting places as such I’ve found the toilets have been very basic and poorly cleaned throughout the day. We visited on a Sunday, a warm July day and the animals were very active throughout the whole day. From the morning we were welcomed with the tigers walking around, up close to the viewing windows as well. One of the sloths actually was climbing down from the rope to the bottom also, very active considering they aren’t usually considered active animals. The butterfly house was a brilliant experience, hot but expected. The butterflies were flying around as you walked through and it was great to see so many chrysalis too from these healthy butterflies. The bat cave was an experience like no other. I have never visited an animal day out where this has been an area to visit, so it was a treat to see bats in their habitat and very active. I wouldn’t recommend this part for those with sensory needs though, as it can be overwhelming and disorienting, especially as you are walking through a dark, very low lit ‘cave’. We were also treated at the end with the capybara’s and anteaters out roaming their habitat. Also the new addition of the snow leopard was a treat, lying cosied up right at the viewing window for a perfect pic! I must say the enclosures are extremely well kept. The sizes also were generous considering this is a zoo and a place of interest for public to visit. Having visited a variety of these places over the country it is definitely one of the more advanced and better suited for captivated animals.I do understand it is an expensive day out but it’s very clear to see the funds are out back into the animals. They are well looked after and the zoo itself has a lot to offer for a great day out. It would be niave to visit a place like this that’s well publicised and has the variety of animals and rare species, to expect it to be a ‘cheap day out’. My advice, pack a picnic and you won’t need to spend a penny past the ticket cost. What I would recommend is, as a visitor from Scotland it would have been good to be able to buy a weekend ticket, or a two day ticket. Even on our whole day there from opening to closing we missed out on the aquarium and the protected plant area. Also not getting a chance to play at the several playparks too. I did feel I was rushing a bit of the animals at the end to try get the best of our experience seeing animals we don’t get to see locally. If you’re thinking about visiting, just do it. Honestly it’s not a day out to be missed and I would definitely return!
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