I’ve been fascinated with zoos my entire life.  I was drawn in by more than the polar bears, but I’m primarily a mammal aficionado.  Even so, I’ve enjoyed the reptile house and other zoo aspects.  When Mr. L and I went on the “Grand Tour” train trip last year, we drove down to San Diego, and I participated in their “Backstage Pass” event.  What a treat to see the animals up close and learn a little more about them than you typically do during a regular zoo visit.