Great zoo but pricy for a family outing. If you are likely to go twO or more times in the year then get the family pass cause that is where the value is as it also includes the $10 parking. So for me and my daughter it was $50 to park and get in the gate. I do not know if you still can but last year I ordered zoo passes from Airmiles. Also look on line as you can sometimes find coupons to take some of the sting off. Like the new Penguin exhibit but miss some of what was lost in flood. Need something new though cause this trip was a bit boring as same old. If from out of town or you have not been for awhile go for it cause it is aN above average zoo that is clean and staff are usually friendly.