I'm originally from DC, so I wasn't expecting anything to rival the National Zoo there. As I expected the enclosures were smaller, but it actually affords you a better chance to see the animals up close; I got to stand eye-to-eye with a lion! And there just happen to be two month-old baby elephants there now(which is a pretty rare thing in captivity). Because of an event going on that catered to children and families, the place was packed, but I definitely plab on going back in the near future.