is it okay to go to the zoo alone?

BeautyFromPain

My friend and I, had a massive day planned ahead at the zoo, but she just called and cancelled.

I still really want to go and see the cute animals! is it okay to go alone??

livinginwoods

Of course it is. I didn't realize there were rules

NataschaMarie333

I love that you posted this.

I actually thought of this today, but stayed home instead.

All my friends went to the beach, and I stayed home to finish up all the errands I never have time for with working 50+ hours a week and ended up finishing early...

So long story short...I've been dying to go to the Zoo all season! Just impossible with my schedule to make plans with friends to do so!

HellsKells

Absolutely. I do it all the time. But I live about 5 minutes from ours, and it's free to get in, so I like to use it as a very scenic place to exercise...haha.

RUNN3Rmom

Of course it is ok to go alone!

BeautyFromPain

okay thanks everyone! it's time to show this social anxiety who's boss!

crickysue

Cinderella went to the ball alone, and she did ok.

BeautyFromPain

Cinderella went to the ball alone, and she did ok.

haha i love this

mcrowe1016

Hell yea!! You have a great time!

INFJ

Yup it's great going places alone cuz you get to go exactly where you want when you want

Love the Cinderella quote too :bigsmile:

Pfeiffer24

Grab ur running shoes and some water, cuz thats a scenic exercise plan

Trechechus

Do it. The people who volunteer there will be happy to have somebody to talk to, and the animals will be just as awesome.

mikeyboy

Just don't make eye contact with the chimps...they are evil!! :laugh: Enjoy yourself!:happy:

medicinemantoo

Yes.

I love the zoo. I try to go every year for my birthday. some years friends are at work, so I just go. I love the zoo; big ones, little ones, it doesn't matter.

I thinks I'd be happier if I could get a job at a zoo. I'd volunteer, too, but I don't live close to a zoo.

Go to the zoo!

RainxPain

Nope. But I'm going to the zoo with my boyfriend next month. I'm super excited.

cloud2011

Zoos- okay alone
Movies, restaurants - okay alone.
Skydiving - no, don't go alone.
Spelunking - always bring a friend.

almostatgoalweight

I'm going to buck the trend and ask: will you enjoy it if you go alone? If the answer is maybe or no, how about you wait a bit. It'll still be there in a few months time. I'll see a film alone every week, but I wouldn't go to the zoo alone, I'd consider it more of a special occasion.

KrystleKiri

Nope. But I'm going to the zoo with my boyfriend next month. I'm super excited.

no? it's not okay for her to go alone? that was blunt and a little rude...

medicinemantoo

Zoos- okay alone
Movies, restaurants - okay alone.
Skydiving - no, don't go alone.
Spelunking - always bring a friend.

Your funny! How true. LOL

medicinemantoo

I'm going to buck the trend and ask: will you enjoy it if you go alone? If the answer is maybe or no, how about you wait a bit. It'll still be there in a few months time. I'll see a film alone every week, but I wouldn't go to the zoo alone, I'd consider it more of a special occasion.

Really? What's wrong with living one's life that includes a "special occasion" for yourself?

Go to the zoo! post some pics here for us. have someone at the zoo take your pic and post that one too. at the end of the day you'll be smiling and saying to yourself, "I had a great day for me today and it was really fun!"

Go!

StrengthIDidntKnow

Go for it!

oregonzoo

of course. Don't worry so much about what people think, dear.

wingednotes

Jealous! I love going to places like that alone. With my kids its about them. With my husband its about us. With friends, its fun, but alone its about ME.



Bring a camera, a journal, a good book, enjoy the beautiful day.

twinoakbob

I'm pretty sure the animals won't point and laugh when they realize you are alone. . .

But then again?

I'd still go alone. Sounds like fun.

HauteP1nk

Do it up! You'll enjoy yourself.

L00py_T0ucan

Have fun! Sorry your buddy cancelled, but you'll be w/ the animals! And 'collectively' w/ the other zoo visitors - I would imagine it's safe, just don't feed the lion!

Assassins_Angel

of course dont be silly wack some music on ur mp3 and go for it (thats wat id do :laugh: )

africaa

I haven't been to the zoo in so long...and I wanna go also, but not alone. It's just more fun when you're with someone else. If you really want to go and can have a good time alone I say go for it

LovelyLifter

:huh:

ummm why wouldn't it be???

george29223

for you its fine for me i gotta have a friend with me so he can yell hes not a animal hes a human beingggggggggggggggggg as iam being darted and netted by zoo officals

vettle

Yes!! Then you can do what you want!

But, will your friend be upset?