You can bring in food, but try not to bring drinks with straws as they are very protective of the animals. I would also recommend bringing non-messy foods because the policy is no food and they don't check our bags but if things get too messy they may start enforcing the rule.
There's a picnic area near the parking deck, but picnics aren't allowed inside.
Yes we have brought our own food. There are lots of places to sit and eat.
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