The show is performed three times daily at an outdoor shady theater. For the safety of the animals, food and beverages are not permitted into the zoo. However, there is a park adjacent to the zoo where you can have a picnic. Inside the zoo, restaurants serve sandwiches, burgers, salads and snacks. And your kids will be pleased to know that a McDonald's is also inside the gates.
Parking is free.
Inside, the Pier is similar to a mall, with souvenir and specialty shops. An impressive aquarium and a hands-on museum are popular with the kids. Good choices include Columbia, serving traditional Spanish cuisine, and Cafe Lido, which specializes in Italian and seafood dishes. At Cafe Lido, you can eat inside the elegant dining room that overlooks the bay or sit outside in a more casual atmosphere. You can get a full meal or just order a cool drink.