Took the kids to the zoo yesterday and have really mixed feelings about it. Edinburgh Zoo was such a big part of my childhood, i think I went on school trips there annually during the Primary years and at least once a year after that.
It's changed SO much. I appreciate that back in the day some of the animals were being kept in less than ideal conditions, and I know that it's better for the animals to have larger enclosures. Polar bears and elephants never looked happy at Edinburgh Zoo.
But still, there were no giraffes, big cats other than lions and tigers, no wolves, no Reptile House, no sea lions, no apes other than chimps, the bird house was closed because of avian flu, no kangaroos, no bears (except two small sun bears), none of the big gazelle things.
Just a bit sad that it's changed so much and I really don't think it's value for money any more.
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TinfoilHattie · 13/04/2017 16:28
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