Honestly, if you want to save money, it will be worth going.
You seem to be hesitant to go places alone by yourself. I'm sure you'll be able to find a friend or convince a family member to go with you if its far enough in advance. If not, just think about all of the money you'll be saving (even with including the $5 entrance fee) and maybe that'll make you want to go.
Hah. I want to go regardless. I think it's neat looking at all the reptiles. I'm hesitant on going since I've only been to the place once (I wasn't driving), and they're doing major construction all over the city so everything is screwed up.
1.0 Western Slender Glass Lizard; Logos
0.1 Charcoal Cornsnake; Morana
1.0 Golden Gecko; Smoothie
1.1 African Plated Lizard; Cypher and Nara