Anyways, go down the stairs/elevator to purchase tickets for the zoo (500 yen per adult). They also have a museum, rides area, and a petting zoo. We got there later in the day so we didn't check those out, but it's my understanding that they're extra but not that expensive.
The actual zoo is half on top of this giant hill and half at the bottom... basically. But we did discover that they do have a giant elevator that can take you from the rides section to the lower portion of the zoo. Supposedly there's one to the upper portion too, but I didn't see it. Or maybe I just didn't understand. Well, we walked up and down the steep hill anyways.
It was worth the climb though, cause the bat exhibit was awesome. I had no idea that bats were that lively during the day. And O could get close enough to really watch them. And next to the bats were the monkeys, which she also thoroughly enjoyed. I think she wouldn't have minded if all there was to the zoo were bats and monkeys!
Among other things we saw were: Giant Anteaters, Big Cats, Ostriches, Giraffes, the Reptile House and Elephants.
Olivia only got scared twice while we were there. (Although I have to admit I enjoyed her running to me for a hug and latching onto my leg.) The first time, a kid was doing inappropriate things to a monkey and it started making noises like I've never heard before. It was kinda cool actually and effective because the kid stopped. The other was the elephant making strange calling noises and stamping his enormous feet. If I were a pint-sized peanut, I'd be scared too!
All in all, the zoo was an A+ in our book. We might even get a season pass and come here more often. After all, it was enjoyable and isn't located to far away.
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