I had a fantastic time at the zoo and was really impressed by it since I didn't know just how nice it is or how many great animals they have there. The two pandas were stunning to see, although they are so sedate just sitting and munching away on their bamboo that they were more mesmerising than anything. I loved seeing the playful penguins that were so cute, as well as the adventurous and even rowdy monkeys. The zebras, flamingos and tigers were also stunning in their own ways. The zoo is a lot bigger than I had expected and it is very well maintained. There are so many great animals to watch.\n\nThe layout of the zoo makes it feel a bit like you're on an adventure popping up different paths and peeping into different enclosures and pools. Despite the pricey admission (\u00a316 for adults or \u00a350 for a family of four!), the zoo is really well kept and it is evident how much care and effort goes into the maintenance, research, and keeping the animals happy. The zoo not only has great animals to see but also hosts talks with zookeepers telling about the animals, which were interesting.\n\nOne of my favourite surprises of my trip here was going up on the Sky Climber! It is a great structure of ropes, obstacles and balance beams one floor up in the air. The friendly staff ensured we were safely secured in harnesses before we ventured up to test our balance and have some good, old-fashioned fun in an adventure course up in the air. It was really brilliant!