![]() “It’s really impressive.”īeing a part of the zoo’s milestone is gratifying, Heidenreich said. “It’s been years since I’ve been here,” said Gilton Bell of Pensacola. ![]() ![]() Locals regularly support the zoo throughout the year with record numbers at every event this past year, said Valerie Pennock, the zoo’s marketing director. It isn’t just another attraction for tourists. “I don’t think you get this level of attention anywhere else.” “I’ve been fortunate to visit a lot of different zoos throughout the county,” Heidenreich said. Later this month, the zoo will celebrate World Giraffe Day with a special Meet-a-Keeper talk where guests can learn more about giraffes and even see Gamba - the baby giraffe and one of the newest members of the zoo - get bottle fed.Īlthough the zoo has had to decrease it’s staff - there are now about a dozen zoo keepers compared to 38 in 2009 under the previous ownership - there hasn’t been a decrease in interaction with guests. > Click here to see photos from the Gulf Breeze Zoo The zoo has continued to expand its offerings with daily activities and special events held throughout the year. We really try to make our guests a priority.” “There’s an understanding of a symbiosis with the community. “Since new management took over in 2010, we’ve had a more personal feel,” said Megan Heiden-reich, the zoo’s lead keeper. 1 rating on Trip Advisor as the best attraction in Gulf Breeze, there should be no problem keeping the parking lot full. With the summer season in swing and a No. GULF BREEZE - It’s been 30 years since the Gulf Breeze Zoo first opened and it’s still going strong.
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