Eugene T. Mahoney Kingdoms of the Night

As an excited dad, I cannot express enough how amazing the Henry Doorly Zoo is! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a beautiful view of the Lied Jungle, which immediately set the tone for the rest of our visit.

The zoo is huge, and we could see that there were so many animals to see and things to do. We started off by exploring the Desert Dome, which was absolutely breathtaking. The way they have recreated the different desert environments and the animals that live in them is just incredible. We saw everything from meerkats to snakes to camels, and my kids were fascinated by it all.

Next, we headed over to the African Grasslands, where we got to see some of the most majestic animals on earth, including lions, zebras, and giraffes. The highlight of this section was definitely the elephant exhibit, which was truly impressive. We even got to see the elephants up close and personal during a feeding session!

But the fun didn't stop there. We also visited the Kingdoms of the Night exhibit, which features all sorts of nocturnal animals, and the Scott Aquarium, where we saw some of the most beautiful fish and marine life. My kids were particularly excited about the touch tank, where they got to touch and interact with some of the creatures.

Overall, the Henry Doorly Zoo is an incredible place to visit with your family. There's something for everyone, and the attention to detail and care for the animals is truly remarkable. We had an amazing time and cannot wait to go back!

The huge line. Even when you enter you have to go by line. 1-2 hour to go through in the weekend morning, I can’t even imagine how long this will take in the afternoon