I LOVE this little zoo... Although the daddy lion
This is a different kind of zoo. It focuses on rescue animals which is a cool concept for a zoo I guess. It's a great way to spend a couple hours. Unfortunately I didn't get to ride the train but I did check out just about everything else. There's a lot of big cats like cougars, lions, bobcats, and servals. There's a lot of wolves/hybrid wolves too. It's weird seeing them in cages because they look like huge dogs. The monkey section was pretty big too. I didn't get to see a giraffe or an elephant but that's fine it was still worth it. There's a "hands on" place where you can buy feed and give it to the goats.
Came here for my friends kids birthday and it was super fabulous! I enjoy going to the zoo, this is a different type of zoo than most people are used too. The zoo is smaller than most, but it's also more laid back and casual to me. It is more of a re-homing facility for animals who have a long back story. They are definitely doing good work here! All the animals seem to be enjoying their time and they are getting love. I think it is much different than a standard zoo but it's also different in a good way. It is a non-profit and to me I think they are doing very good things for the animals and educating the children in our area. I noticed it might be difficult to get around for those who have strollers and or wheel chairs, they gravel is a little tough and there are some dips and holes, but I don't mind watching where I walk. I feel like they are spending the money on the right things. I think it's a great place to take children! The birthday party pavilion was great! It was very cool in there and plenty of space. The staff was super friendly and helpful! If I had kids I'd bring them back here often, I'd probably even take guests who are animal lovers here to visit as well!
LOVED this Zoo! Perfect size for kiddos (not too big not too small) and a rescue zoo at that! Fair priced admission. Food available to feed some animals for I think $2.50 a bag. Most animals are out and about most of the time. Train is simple but cute and fun for kids - that's what counts. The mission of this zoo is wonderful and obviously shared among employees. This place makes my heart smile!
The parking lot is not paved, but we didn't have issues coming in a car. Just something to keep in mind for those who have low cars, etc.
Not the best zoo I have visited. They didn't have many animals. The kids enjoyed feeding the goats and the deer. We rode the train, it was okay as well. Lots of bees all over the place. Got snacks and had to wait in a very long line while some lady in front of us ordered for about 20 -30 people. Overall decent experience for a one time visit. The San Antonio zoo is far better. I was also very upset that they had no fish. Being a zoo you would think they would have at least some aquatic animals but they had none.
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