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It was cold so many animals weren't on exhibit.
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Most of the outdoor animals were hiding inside where it is warm. $25 for parking was steep.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's free and they focus a lot on conservation and restoring natural habitats.
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Get off the red line at Woodly Park. Walk 10 minutes and you're there. Go on a week day, in the fall. No crowds.
4/5 - Good
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nice zoo but is built on a mountain, saw the pandas dancing, the lions roaring and a leopard jumping from tree to tree
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You can walk to the zoo.
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