The Zoo is home to over 1,500 of the world’s most exotic animals, including over 50 endangered or threatened species. View endangered gorillas at Great EscApe, large and small cats at Cat Forest/Lion Overlook and marine life from throughout the world at The Noble Aquatic Center. The zoo offers picnic areas and attractions for kids of all ages. Open Summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day) 9am-6pm, exhibit building open until 8pm; Winter 9am-5pm, exhibit buildings close at 4:45pm. Originally aired August 12, 2006