but it's not quite the same experience as seeing the size of an african elephant for the first time, or looking a gorllia in the eye. In fairness, most parents

but it's not quite the same experience as seeing the size of an african elephant for the first time, or looking a gorllia in the eye. In fairness, most parents have probably taken their kids to the zoo dozens of times before they even get to school age. I know I will, when I have kids, because... hey, zoos are awesome!