But the Dallas Zoo is one of the worst I have ever been to. The zoo is split in half... the half that is run down and the half that it seems that time forgot. So many exhibits were empty and those that were not were very sad.
The one gorilla looked so sad and lonely that he was literally crying. It was depressing and the least enjoyable day at a zoo that I have ever had. My 8 year old son even made a comment about how sad all the animals looked.
On contrast... the Fort Worth Zoo was one of the best ever. They had so many babies there and the animals were so active that it was truly a magical experience for my son. We've been back a couple of times but have sworn never to go back to the Dallas zoo.
The one positive of the Dallas zoo was the children's play area and the shop where you could exchange fossils and other items. I truly think that there are some at the zoo that are trying to make some changes for the better but like I said earlier... it is split in two parts and the changes they are trying to make in one half are completely overshadowed by the dismal attention (or lack there of) given to the older half of the zoo.
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