“I love the girls attitude – they have good days and bad days just like me.” Cathy T.

“The Zoo is such a wonderful reminder that we share this space we call Earth with majestic creatures such as the Elephants. Best Wishes.” C. P.

“Coming to the Zoo with my Mom and Dad and getting my first Zoo Key. It started my love affair with the zoo. I am wearing that original key today as proof of how I was touched!” Lauren S.

“Thinking about elephants is a terrific source of inspiration; seeing elephants even more so. I can’t wait till we reopen in 2011 with a beautiful environment for the world’s largest land mammal!” Liz F.

“Love the Zoo from day one!”

“I remember my first experience coming to the Zoo and marveling at Australian Adventure. Here’s to the NEXT BIG THING!”

“The Zoo is a place where me and my family bonded and had great times. And Funnel Cake!!!” Jessica H.

“I remember visiting you as a child, I remember visiting with my child. You deserve this new home – enjoy.” Karen H.

Bringing friends new to town whose son had trouble speaking. He saw the elephants as we entered the zoo and screeched, ELEPHANTS!” Valerie

The first memory I have of the zoo was when I was about 3 or 4 and rode on the Giant Tortoise! Very slowly. Later when my sister, Jamie, worked here – the education building and the Tortoise and Hootie and the Armadillo.” Mary

“Dear Jo, Moshi, and Tika, We were here when you arrived and we will be here when you return to your new beautiful home. We love you and miss you!!!” Grandma (Nancy H.), Nate, Jack, Carrie & Billy

“Seeing my small children react to seeing wild animals for the first time!”

“I love seeing the Elephants paint, like me!” Max S.

“I love all Elephants especially the ones at our Metro Parks Zoo.” Lois V.

“Every visit brought us joy! Jo always looked at me when I said “Hi, Cutie!” What a Babe she is! Visits to them were a mini-vacation.” Michael & Deb Z.

“Our sister Jamie, who volunteered at the zoo, was kiddingly, accused of helping “Hootie” the owl escape. She didn’t! But, she had friends from all over the world send postcards to the other volunteers, signed Hootie.” Susie M.

”We love the Zoo – and are looking forward to the wonderful Elephant Crossing!!!” Dan & Eileen M.

“There have been many memorable moments, from the time we were children and from the time we were able to bring our own children to this special place. May they continue!”

“Visiting Monkey Island!”

“Coming to the Zoo with my high school photography class and taking photo’s of the Elephants!” Katie C.

“In the 60’s, my parents would buy me and injection mold elephant or gorilla. The fascinating machines were in the Pachy entry way. I wish I still had one!” Annie J.

“One Boo at the Zoo night in the 90’s, the Elephants were inside the building. The youngest Elephant was playing soccer between the rooms. We were in awe!” The E. Family

“I can remember, years ago, seeing Mitch walk the Elephants in the parking lot when I came into work.” Linda S.

“Lots of memories with my Mom & Dad and then my own children and someday with future grandchildren!”

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