Why doesn’t our zoo have the big zoo animals like elephants and lions?
Our zoo is unique in its size – we are one of the smallest accredited zoos in the country. On only 5 acres, we have very limited space for large exhibits. Although zoos in the past may have displayed animals in small cages, this practice is no longer acceptable. Since large animals usually need large spaces (and large food budgets), we feel our best effort is to focus on a variety of smaller but equally interesting animals that we have the resources to accommodate.
