Once past the entrance, they came upon a big sign of the park. It was a map that showed where each of the animal houses was located and how to get to them. There was also a tram that seemed to go from one section to another, and other smaller tram that ran past some of the more exotic wildlife better seen from a high vantage point. That and it was better to keep the animals in the open areas rather than the animal houses which were indoors.

Velma shot like a bullet over to the sign, since sitting at the edges at the bottom of the map were the usual brochures and maps that visitors could take. Face disappearing; the youngest member drank heartily from the information in the pamphlet. Fred and Shaggy each took one as well, but Daphne just snorted. Not that she minded that Velma had the pamphlet, but she bet that any place they had visited, she had a brochure if they had one. Some people collect stamps... Some people have stuffed animals.

Velma had brochures.

"I wonder where we should go." Shaggy commented as he and Scooby peered over the map. Though it was quite possible they were trying to plan just the right route to cover every food stand that existed in the zoo.

"Hmm... Well we have all day." Fred pointed out. "And it will be a while till most of the big crowds come, right Shag? Isn't that why you decided to get us up this early?"

"Yep!"

"Well... Maybe we should plan around that?" Fred looked over the map, trying to think what would be popular and tend to be hit by the big groups. So if they got their first, now that it early and didn't have to compete, they could then take their time. Though thankfully this was a zoo, and not an amusement park. So even the busy areas shouldn't be too bad. And they had gone during a school day, so it wasn't like there should be hordes of families wandering around, till much later. Once school got out.

"Hm..." Wandering over, Daphne figured that Fred had a good point, and wanted to have a look as well to see what was there. Glancing at the three that had maps, she pondered which the best to go by was. With Shaggy sharing it with Scooby, it might have been crowded by them to try looking for not food related items. Velma was totally absorbed in hers; chewing on her bottom lip as she drank in any bit of information she could get from the paper. So, as much as she wanted to bug her, Daphne figured she would be nice and leave her be. So that left Fred, or getting a map for her own use.

No wanting to deprive someone else of a map, since her group was hogging three of them so far, she moved to look over Fred's shoulder. It only took a prod or two, before he realized she wanted to share and he handed her a corner to take.

"Whoa... This is a big Zoo." Daphne whistled, impressed with the size. She had been paying more attention to her coffee, and asking Scooby questions, to notice that they had come upon such a big place.

"Yeah, It even is broken into separate divisions in order to fit all the different varieties of animals. From Shores, to African Forest, and Asia Quest!" Chirped Velma, her eyes never leaving her map. No wonder Velma had been so glued to it; there was so much to take in!

"I bet we should save going to Zoombezi Bay till like' afternoon." Shaggy suggested, pointing to the map to give the others a general idea of what he was talking about. If we plan to go at all

"Ah, yeah. The water park probably won't be the best this early. Plus I don't know if I want to get wet today. That wouldn t be fun to walk around in, if the weather gets worse." Fred replied, giving the area a look on his own map.

"Yeah, I didn't know there would be a park here, or I would have brought my bathing suit." Daphne said, though she hadn't known where they were going anyway, in order to properly prepare. Sure, she had a lot of things stashed away in the Mystery Machine for emergencies... But her last emergency bathing suit had been used a while ago and she forgot to put it back in her kit once it had been cleaned.

"Jungle Jack's Landing is also something we could probably come back another day and go to. When we want to do more rides and stuff." Fred pointed out, unsure they wanted to spend any time there compared to the rest of the Zoo. It looked like fun, sure, but he was looking more forward to seeing animals at the zoo, then trying to see how fast he could spin a teacup ride. Next time Next time.

"Maybe it would be best if we approached this in a counter clockwork manner. As it seems that North America, Asia Quest and the Shores might be the top three popular areas. As North American has Bears, Wolves..."

"Ooh, wolves!" Interrupted Daphne, earning a snort from Velma as she had been cut off from her explanation. The younger woman eying her friend for a few seconds, before continuing.

"...Yes, wolves, big cats and Foxes. As they tend to be popular with the kids, and adults alike. Current party included. And North America area will then lead into Asia Quest. Which covers Elephants, Rhinos and some more big cats."

"Ah, they have a grill there." Shaggy added, tracing the route that Velma had suggested, looking for what was all along that way. I wonder if they sell grilled Corn on the cob!"

"Rum Rum, Rorn!" Scooby added, clapping his paws together as he licked his chops.

"... Depending on how long we take, it might be nice for us to hit the Shores after that. There is where the Discovery Reef Aquarium is. Which would be indoors and an easy way to relax after walking for a while. After that, we can hit most of the other areas easier once people come. Though the monkey exhibit might be a bit crowded by then, it's indoors and easier to traverse. And that would save Australia for last." With a final nod, Velma pointed out her idea. It seemed like a solid one, and hoped that the others wouldn't mind going along with it.

"It sounds like a Plan!" Agreed Fred, liking what he had heard. It made sense, and covered all the more popular areas at first and gave them time to relax as well. And knowing the duo, they would take plenty of time to stop for a snack break.

"So, where are we?" Picking up her head, Daphne gave the area they were standing in a look. Trying to compare what she had seen, with the map she was sharing. There was a lot of just building around them. And sure they had big signs telling them what each one stood for, but it still wasn't as clear cut as some of the other areas.

"According to the map, we are at the Entry Village. Besides getting information for season passes, stroller rentals, and security... We don't really need anything here." Velma pointed out, looking around as well as she spoke.

"Yeah! But they like' have Funnel cake here!" Added in Shaggy, eager to start the day off with a little bit of sugary goodness!

"Are they even open?" Velma mused, peering towards the direction the little food shop sat. Though there were other buildings in the way, which prevented the gang from seeing it where they stood.

"Well, if the guys get their funnel cakes, I want to stop at the Deli nearby. I could use another cup of coffee and a bagel right about now." Daphne said, licking her lips at the prospect of a proper breakfast and another cup of coffee.

"Why not? Sounds good to me. Lead the way Shaggy!" Fred motioned the guys to take the lead. Figuring their noses would be able to get them there, if the map wasn't good enough.

With Shaggy and Scooby at the front, Daphne fell quickly behind. Leaving Fred and Velma to take up the rear. Coming up beside Fred, Velma hit her mouth behind her map as she leaned to whisper something to Fred. Not wanting the nearby redhead to hear.

"... Are we sure she needs Another cup of coffee?"

"Well, breakfast at least sounds like a good idea." Fred said with a shrug. He bet that some days, she had more caffeine in her veins then blood. This just was one of those days.