How to Enjoy the Zoo

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose a time of year when you can enjoy being outdoors without worrying about cold temperatures

   Quite simply, a zoo experience involves spending some time walking and viewing outdoors.
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   Step 2: repressive heat and humidity

   , Finding a parking space will be simpler, and there shouldn't be long lines at the admissions booths.
   
   For a large zoo, realize it takes a lot of time to visit every exhibit, so coming early will allow more time to see what the zoo has to offer. , Often, these will have information about different animals, locations of rest rooms and water fountains, and other information to help you enjoy your visit. , Most zoos are designed with exhibit areas set up along pathways or sidewalks, and the signs at path intersections will guide you to the animals that you are most interested in. , You may be surprised just how large some animals are when you get close to them.
   
   Elephants, hippos, and rhinos are some large species you may see. , Many zoos have venomous snakes, carnivorous cats, and large reptiles like alligators you can enjoy observing safely. , Predators use this to ambush prey, and prey also are adapted, to hide from the predators. , Nature gives some of it's creatures bright fur (or feathers) to attract attention, often to help them find a mate. , Some species futures may actually depend on the efforts of zoos to maintain breeding and animal health programs, as well as the research that may enhance the animal's survival. , Zoos are home to many native and exotic species, from local rodents and birds who come and go as they please, to wild mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. , Some larger, well-funded zoos build realistic display enclosures for some of the animals there. , This zoo has a special jungle trail where kids can climb and explore, burning off energy and having fun. , Many zoos have art themes around exhibits to enhance the visitor's experience and to add dimension to the understanding of the subject you are looking at. ,, Many zoos are combined with gardens, and in fact, are often call zoological gardens, to help illuminate the public that they are a combined display of animals and plants. , Stop and sit on the benches occasionally .If you don't, you will get tired, and you won't have fun.
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   Step 3: insects

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   Step 4: or other discomforts.

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   Step 5: If your schedule permits

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   Step 6: choose a day during the week to plan your visit - avoid weekends or holidays when zoos are typically most crowded.

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   Step 7: Plan your visit to begin early in the day if the weather permits.

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   Step 8: Pick up a zoo brochure or guidebook to help you find your way around the zoo.

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   Step 9: Follow the signs that direct you to different animal exhibits and other zoo features.

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    Step 10: Find the largest animals that inhabit the zoo you are visiting.

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    Step 11: Look for the most dangerous animals the zoo has on exhibit.

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    Step 12: See for yourself how some animals use camouflage to blend with their surroundings.

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    Step 13: See how some animals are much easier to spot!

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    Step 14: Take your visit as an opportunity to see rare

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    Step 15: exotic

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    Step 16: and even threatened species.

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    Step 17: See local animals you may not get to catch a glimpse of in the wild very often.

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    Step 18: Enjoy the way the zoo designer uses architecture from a specie's native land to add an authentic atmosphere to viewing it.

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    Step 19: Visit areas of the zoo where kids can play.

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    Step 20: Take time to appreciate artwork that has been incorporated in the zoo's design.

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    Step 21: Take time to read information posted at each exhibit to learn more about the animal you are looking at.

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    Step 22: Enjoy the zoo's flora

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    Step 23: as well as its fauna.

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    Step 24: Don't walk around too much at once.

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