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In 2019, we got the opportunity to visit the San Diego Zoon after, probably, a period of over 40 years since my last visit.
As I had expected, many things were different from my memories and it was like visiting for the first time.
This grounds and exhibits were nicely maintained and, even though the various areas covered many levels of the hillside,
adequate access was provided via bridges, elevators, buses and skyways.
We took the "round the park" bus tour first to familiarize ourselves with the various areas.
We then took the skyway, again for the same purpose.
Because the park is lushly landscaped, there are few views of the animals from the buses and skyway.
You really need to get out and walk to have any interaction with the animals.
There is enough here to keep you busy for a full day.
If we go again, I will plan to bring a picnic lunch because much of the food available in the park is over-priced.
There didn't appear to be any restrictions on what you could bring into the zoo.
TRAVEL: starting in the 1950s, last visit, 2019
This location has earned an over-all four star (very good) rating from
Travel Fanatics Unlimited
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Entrance sculpture, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Overview of part of the zoo from the bridge, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Skyway high above the San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Panda, enjoying a snack of bamboo, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
There were two pandas that we saw looking down from the Bashor Bridge far above.
Apparently, they were not "on display" from any other areas.
Stern looking gorilla, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
This old orangatang was content to doze in the shade and stare visitors, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Smiling elephant, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
When we were there, they were in the process of constructing, or reconstructing, much of the elephant habitat.
Elephant's eye view, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
The giraffes habitat featured a recently born baby, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Cheetah, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Pygmy hippos taking a nap in the sun, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Secretary bird, looking as harrassed as ever, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
California condors, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Flamingos, near the entry point, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
Child becoming a lion king, compliments of face painting, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California, 2019.
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