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Originally Posted by SDChiefs
I agree that when Googled Omaha shows up. I'm not saying I'm a world class traveler. I have never heard of the zoo before. That's not me being all 'west coast' as you put it. That's me stating fact. I have never heard of it. I have heard of the Bronx zoo though. So if someone stated that was the best, at least I have heard of it. Omaha, nothing. If I told you Temecula Valley High School was the best in the world, you would probably think 'I've never even heard of the school, how could it be the best?' That's my point. San Diego is routinely considered the best. I went there 3 weeks ago on my honeymoon. My wife and I loved it.
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I hear ya. That's the problem with forums. It's difficult to tell the context of a person's words. They can be taken in a way not intended. For instance, your comment saying "San Diego says hello" could be construed as "San Diego is superior to Omaha in all ways, including our zoo". Then when you look at the further discussion, it seems to indicate that you have never been and indeed never even heard of the Omaha zoo, therefore it "isn't even close" to the San Diego zoo.
In turn, I say "Don't go all West Coast" on me, which indicates that I'm insulted by you and that I'm a Mid West guy who doesn't like the attitude of West Coast people. When what I meant was, basically, don't knock it till you've tried it.
End of the day, I'll say I was sorely disappointed when I went to San Diego for my son's graduation from Marine Boot Camp. We did not have time to check out the zoo (Which of course I've heard of, who hasn't?) because of the time crunch. I wanted to see it for myself since I know the Omaha Zoo is world renowned as well.
Anyway, if you ever had a reason to venture east, stop in Omaha and check out the zoo (perhaps during the College World Series, which is in Omaha). You'll be shocked at how grand it truly is.