Like most zoos that were founded in the early part of the 20th century (1927 for the ABQ BioPark ) this zoo has some outdated exhibits with enclosures that are too small and boring for the animals. The newer sections are very nice and the landscaping is beautiful with many large, old cottonwood trees. Pick up a zoo map so that you don’t miss anything. Although the pathway makes a loop there are side trips and it’s easy to get lost.
The terrain in the zoo is hilly with some very steep walkways and ramps so most wheelchair users will need to have help. Some of the walkways in older sections of the zoo are in need of repair. Most of the enclosures have at least one section that is plexiglass or has a lowered fence so that it’s easy to view the animals. The zoo train ($2.00) has a space for wheelchairs in the last car.
RVs can be parked in the bus section of the parking lot. Zoo
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I love zoos, too bad so many of them need so much attention and have to operate on such a lack of funding. I have such fond memories of my mom taking us kids to the zoo when we were younger.
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Dave (Marcia and Bubba and Skruffy)
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Yes, going to zoos always brings out conflicting emotions. Seeing some of the animals confined in little cages is heartbreaking but most zoos claim that the animals could not survive in the wild and also that their breeding programs are preserving endangered species. I hope that the claims are true. It does seem that they are trying very hard to give the animals a good,enriching environment with as much room as possible.
ReplyDeleteZoos are great places for us to visit though because most of the paths are paved and shady with nice landscaping. Plus our passes give us a break on admission prices.
It looks like your new motorhome is working out very well. Have a pleasant and uneventful trip across the country! :-)