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| Day at the San Diego Zoo with my son, Jake.
Zoo memories are fun memories and most people keep them throughout their lives from their childhood and then again with their own children and grandchildren. Some great new memories were made as my son and I spent seven hours walking to exhaustion to experience and capture every possible attraction!
I always thought that one can get a good perspective of a city by it's museums and zoos. It shows what they value. San Diego Zoo is a not-for-profit organization committed to ending extinction with global efforts. Learn more at www.endextinction.org and at San Diego Zoo Global
Mission Statement
San Diego Zoo Global is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature.
The San Diego Zoo was founded October 2, 1916 by Harry M. Wegeforth, M.D. after the 1915 Panama-California Exposition which put San Diego on the map. This is the 100th year Anniversary! The San Diego History Center in the heart of Balboa Park tells the whole story and is definitely a must-see when visiting. It is a very colorful history!
Some of the outstanding exhibits for me are shown in the following musical album which takes about 3 minutes and shows about 30 of my favorite photos. Jake and I were there at the day's opening which greeted the crowd with a large container full of birds released high above the crowd to begin the day's adventures! We began with a Guided Bus Tour for 35 minutes to get an overview and then decide where we wanted to spend the most time. There was also a Kangaroo Bus that allowed you to hop on and off at four locations around the zoo. We didn't use this service but knew we could if we needed too. We did the Skyfari Aerial Tram once after we walked to the far end and used it to come back. There was entertainment on the street and on film in various areas. The programs for children are too numerous to list but worth checking out if you have little ones. There's even a Nighttime Zoo program but we didn't make it there that long! The Dining and Shopping was exceptional and Jake and I both got new hats! We ate at the Sabertooth Grill which featured farm fresh California cuisine and the best hamburgers!
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We did manage to take home a couple of very cute souvenirs!
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