I could have had an almost completely kid-free experience if I hadn't spent so long at the touch tank. XD But I walked faster than most of the families, and ended up having the second half of my visit (shorebirds, seals, otters) pretty much kid-free.

I was most annoyed by the family that left their stroller DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CUTTLEFISH TANK when they took the kid to go see the jellies. I mean COME ON PEOPLE YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONES HERE. There was a big empty space to the side they could have parked it!