If you want expensive, go to Apple Valley - this is the real thing. You can see animals and still have money to eat in their new cafeteria, which is awesome and features actual chefs. Yes, the animals have smaller enclosures, but this is one of the only ways for the poor or inner-city kids to see animals. Its a great, diverse crowd. If you want to see some history, check out the OLD monkey house. Now there was confinement! I also highly recommend a trip through the conservatory. I go to both these at least every couple months!
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