What a lucky and wonderful experience we had today!
We came strictly for the babies, mostly the pandas, and they did not disappoint!
We arrived just before opening on a Monday. ( Memorial Day for us, so on holiday). There w just a few people here so w walked right into the panda chi it and the babies were outside playing together, mom was inside lazing and dad was outside eating bamboo, which itself is quite a show!
Within an hour, buses arrived, the zoo filled up and heat/humidity kicked in. We were back in the car by 10:15 and avoided all that.
Check your local zoo membership. We belong to the Detroit Zoo so received 50% off entrance fee.