I love this place! When I came here last week for the first time, I so enjoyed seeing all the animals there. I was in a hurry, though, so I look forward to coming back and enjoying spending more time asking the workers there about the animals, as well as feeding the giraffe - maybe even having it paint for me! (Yes, for a small fee, you can feed the giraffe, and pick paint colors for him to use on a canvas you hold and get to keep as a souvenir.) Fun fact: I did learn on my short trip that some of the lions here are rescues, but many are direct descendants of the original, famous MGM lions.
Definitely recommended as a place to visit, whether you're a local or a tourist!