I'm not sure. We only visited the zoo, not the rest of the park area.
They have pavilions set up around the park area and that some of them have grills. Pretty sure you have to reserve one in advance.
Yes They Have Picnic Tables And Gazebos outside in the Park, Sometimes you must Reserve Them Ahead of Time
Yes there are a lot of nice spots around
There are 14 pavillions that all have grills that can be rented for the entire day, at www.cmczoo.com, but there are also small groupings of picnic tables with grills that don't require to be rented. Ask at the park office or the information booth at the park entrance.
No payment for the zoo at all. But they would like donations
Yes, there are many spots for a picnic and there are grills too.
There are shelters and some do have grills.
We have to pay? for the picnic area
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