Do you want this for your school age children when they go to the ZOO?

Question

I am a long-time member of the San Diego Zoo. I even worked there for a few years during and after High School. When I went there today with my children, I noticed new "Corona Carts" scattered throughout the Zoo...like Popcorn Wagons or Ice Cream Stations. Is it REALLY NECESSARY to enjoy alcoholic beverages while walking around the park? Previously, I assume they only served alcoholic beverages in the sit-down restaurants. Now, Zoo-goers and able to stroll through the park sipping their Corona's with slices of lime. Even SEA WORLD...who is OWNED BY Anheuser-Busch has private designated areas where park-goers can drink responsibly. My own opinion is that this is irresponsible and just plain WRONG. The ZOO is a FAMILY place for CHILDREN and adults, alike. What message does this send to our children? What could the Zoo Officials have been thinking? Is it really just to make yet another buck?

What do you think? Send your comments to the "Contact Us" area on the SD Zoo website.

Answer 1

I think that is ridiculous. The zoo is a family place and

people should not be allowed to drink while strolling around the zoo.

Answer 2

Yeah I'm sick of them selling booze EVERYWHERE. Not only is a bad message for kids but it just helps the rising number of alcoholics in this country to support their addictions, and it's pathetic. I wish they'd just go back tot he bars and leave the rest of the world for families and sober people.

Answer 3

why the h**l would they have beer at a zoo?

that could create lots of problems.

but also, i think it's disgusting to eat in a place where you can smell zebra.

Answer 4

Yeah i am starting to get very upset with the so called "family places" anymore.  I took my boys to chuckecheese only to discover that they now sell beer and have games that are meant for adults to play.  How pathetic is that, it is suppose to be a place for kids not for adults grrrrr just makes me so made.  A bunch of buzzing people walking around my kids, I don't even drink around my boys.  

The Columbus zoo right now doesn't serve alcohol, atleast not the last time I was there so I hope they don't change that.  People can be way to stupid when they drink and shouldn't be around places meant for family fun and/or children.

Answer 5

Were having  simulair  problem at  Six  Flags Arlington  TX.  I agree its  a  family place  Zoo or  Six Flags..   I know  some  parents  just  drive  up and  drop kids  off  several  days  week with  season  pass.  Alcohol  and  problems  go hand in hand.  Send  a  letter of  concern to  local press also,  goood luck.   mamatx