Literally, the best. I reached out the MSMD to come out to my daughter's 1st birthday- and yes, yes…read moreI know, my daughter is 1, she really has no idea what an exotic petting zoo is...but guess what? Her mama is unique and doesn't do things like everyone else and I knew from the moment I found this company that I wanted them to come to the party! Best decision ever! Richard and his crew were amazing! Down to earth, patient, and so willing to work with us to get photos and interact with kids and answer all their questions, all the things! So so happy we were able to have them at the party! It was super hard to choose which animals we wanted to meet but here are the ones we chose and how it went: -Sloth: best hugger, sweet, a little slow but we loved him anyway LOL -Spider monkey: arms for days, will work for pizza ;) -Lemur: one grape for him and one grape for me -Asian leopard cat: shy and takes a bit to warm up, but absolutely beautiful -Crocodile: was definitely a little more scared in person than I thought I would be, but it was so cool to be able to pet him! -Kangaroo: Didgeredoo was super sweet, gentle, and very easily pleased with Cheerios!

I was really excited to have the mobile petting zoo, the food truck, the train ride, Hairy Gary and…read morethe inflatable movie screen at my son's birthday party. However, the person that was texting me was incredibly terrible at her job so I decided not to give them my business. Extremely disappointing. The first message I sent was telling her all what I wanted, listed above ^ (I also asked if any animals had African origins because the bday is Tarzan theme, I tried to look online but not all descriptions had the animals origins) she asked me the date, I sent it to her (June 20) and she didn't respond. I texted again the next day saying "I can have the party early morning since it will be hot around that time of year" out of concern for the animals because I assumed maybe it would be too hot during the day and that's why she didn't respond (still rude) then she sends me a screenshot of my own message, the one where I told her what I wanted & asked to know if any animals were of African origins, just that message. She goes on to apologize and explains she's checking on the dates "sorry wrong person, I am checking the date" but there was no date in that message that she screenshot. The date was sent after that message so that didn't make sense. I say "haha that's okay, thank you" anyway because I really wanted them at my son's birthday party. She says they don't have the train ride and the movie doesn't work during the day then asks me how many snow cones and cotton candy. I respond and say "I could have the party later 5-9 and 40" she then says that the movie isn't available at all and tells me prices including 40 snow cones ($200) and mileage ($500) mind you, I was texting a Dallas number and I am only an hour and a half away from Dallas. But I was willing to pay the $500 fee anyway if I was going to receive the animals, Hairy Gary and the food truck or wagon still so I asked "would it be the food truck or the wagon?" (to provide snow cones and cotton candy) She says "likely just a set up on a table so we don't have to haul an extra trailer" I'd just go buy a snow cone machine if I wanted a simple set up. The prices made no sense, she was short, offering no clear explanation or apology as to why certain things weren't available, she kept changing her reason for not being able to provide what I wanted and never answered the question about the animals origins either. It was incredibly confusing and disheartening. I will not be suggesting them to anyone. I'm giving two stars because at least the options for animals are great, though you might not get much else they offer!

What an awesome deal. During 2020 COVID hell, this was the happiest day we've had in ... a while…read more I saw All About Animals somewhat randomly on Groupon, and it piqued my interest immediately. We'd been trying to figure out what to do for both kids' birthdays this summer with the no-normal-parties bummer going on. Maybe we could do a masked-up animal show n tell on the back patio...? So I called Cindi (owner of All About Animals) after reading up on her website. She was generally doing online only stuff and was NOT doing birthday parties. I totally understood, I said - we weren't about to have a bunch of kids over right now. But would she do a "private" show n tell for just our 4-person family? She would. Score! Outdoors is too hot for some of the animals during the Texas summer, so we set up inside, with a table for her and 4 chairs facing the table, about 8-10' away. The agreement was she'd be masked up the entire time and so would we. She also left her shoes at the door, which we didn't even ask her to do. The kids loved it. We loved it. It was... just perfect. We picked 10 critters and geared it towards ones we could touch and often hold. The pictures don't show all 10, but dude... it was just awesome. Fun AND highly educational. If you're an animal person AND can be safe and respectful during this time, I HIGHLY recommend this. The kids were immediately asking when the next time Ms Cindi could come over again with her animals. Just... awesome!

From the owner: All About Animals is a mobile live animal educational outreach service. We bring the zoo to you!…read moreServicing parties, schools, churches, scouts, libraries and more!

We had a great time with the capybaras. Todd was a wonderful host…read more Yes, this is a "premium" experience, but the whole family had fun.

Come to the farm and feed the capybaras! Definitely upgrade your ticket to the VIP, it's worth the…read moreextra cost to ride the trail instead of walking it

This was so fun! We wanted to do something different with our 2 year, who loves animals... and this…read moreended up being perfect. Not only did she enjoy it but my husband and I had a blast as well. The staff are all so friendly, the place is clean, and the animals are happy. The animals interact with you as you visit them, climbing into your lap, on your shoulders, etc. It's an experience like no other!

Wonderful people! The animals are beautiful and so enjoyable to interact with. They're all great…read morebut the otters are just too cute ! There is also a serval that I've seen and cuddled when I've gone. Sooooo worth the price. Depending on your family's desires, I really enjoy the adult only nights. It's a lot of stimulation for young kids. I think there's special kid camps and experiences. GO! You'll be so glad you did!

Loved feeding the animals, camels mouth is so soft and not drooling! The bears are a real fun part…read moreof it. I recommend it for a day trip!

The owner is a pretty rough character. I can't imagine how he treats the animals when the zoo is…read moreclosed and there are no patrons around. I've been a few times, and I've got to say, it's a very disappointing experience. Take your money elsewhere.

I love this farm. The people here really make you feel like you're part of everything. They take…read morethe time to teach you how to grow your own food, raise poultry, and most importantly they care about who you are as an individual. They get to know you and look forward to seeing you on volunteer days. The community at the farm provides a safe space for you to focus on yourself and take part in something beautiful, feeding those who need our help. Their main focus is feeding those struggling and hungry in our community and are always looking for opportunities to help people. If you're looking to take part in something life changing, you should check out The Giving Garden At Jacobs Reward Farm.

non-gmo, soy free farm eggs. a friend of mine told me about this farm and the lady who owns it,…read morecindy (and her husband but i didn't get to meet him). she used to let her chickens roam free but the coyotes started eating too many of chickens so she now keeps them in a large coop. she feeds them non-gmo, soy free feed. she sells them $5/doz or you can purchase a $45 punch card up front which will get you 10 doz eggs. she also sells duck eggs at $8/doz. the farm itself is really neat. along with her chickens she also raises alpacas. as i drove up, her and her husband were out on the farm fixing something and interacting with the animals. it was a really neat setup. cindy is really friendly and will answer all your questions you may have about her animals and how they are responsibly raised.

Timberview Farmstead opened in March of 2024, and this was my first. I am filled with joy and can…read moreguarantee I will be back and in the meantime, sharing this gem with my friends and neighbors! Timberview will be a huge establishment; I wish them the best of luck as they continue to grow! Typically, there are 30 - 40 people who come to the events. They also do field trip days where they have 120 kids at a time doing all the fun activities and meeting the animals. My friend and I got lucky to have a near private tour with us and grandparents with their grandkids. Seth was kind enough to show us all around, teach us all about the animals and this wonderful place. Normally, it is more free roam. The summer schedule runs as follows: Daily Farm Schedule 10:15 AM Rabbit Races at the Small Animal Barn 10:45 AM Petting Tables at the Small Animal Barn 11:15 AM Sheep and Goat Walk Meet in front of the Large Animal Barn 12:15 PM Hold the Chickens at the Poultry Barn 1:00 PM Daily Theme Activity Each day is a different activity, and those are: TEA PARTY TUESDAYS Join us for afternoon tea with the bunnies! WATER WEDNESDAYS Bathe the goats, water the plants, and feed the ducks! TAKE HOME THURSDAYS Come pick up a farm activity to bring home! FISHING FRIDAYS Pick up a pole and head to boathouse! I loved the rabbit races. Getting to pick your rabbit, and then they put on race music for the bunnies to get excited and run. It is so fun. Reese and Waffles won our races, so you can try those two bunnies for your races. They did let us know two bunnies that we could not pick because they just had babies or were pregnant. They take good care of their animals here! Another activity that we thoroughly enjoyed was the goat and sheep walk. It unlocked a new joy for me. Seeing kids walk a goat or sheep. There is nothing quite like it! One child walked the mama goat, and the baby followed the whole way. One sheep (Ana) decided she did not want to go for a walk and dug her heels in the ground, so they let her go out to the pasture. Again, nothing is forced. If the animal doesn't want to or is tired, they get a pass. I can't wait for their fall activities! They plan to be open every Saturday in October and will have pumpkins and likely a small hay maze. December plans are unknown, but they may also be open on Saturdays, so follow their Facebook page and website for details to come. In the future, they hope to have a farmers market, coffee shop, and eventually a restaurant. Right now, their produce is sold to Tacos Oasis, a restaurant down the road and a catering company. We got to see them harvesting microgreens during the visit. Seth taught us about aquaponics, a method of growing lettuce in water from fish, which combines hydroponics with raising fish in tanks. About 20 employees work here, and the 5 or so that we got to interact with were welcoming and honestly, heartwarming to chat with. Seth obviously stands out because he walked around with us for two hours, but also T. She is a midwife who is changing up careers and a very pleasant person to chat with about the animals. The last thing I'll note. For being a farm, it is shocking how clean this place is! They do a great job keeping the floors clean. Ample hand washing stations and a few bathrooms in some buildings. The one thing I found missing was a diaper changer. It's possible they have one, but just not in the rabbit barn bathroom. Come enjoy, stay as long as you can, and definitely become a member to get the most joy from this place! Pack water, snacks, and a full lunch so you and the kids can stay happy during your visit. You can also visit Taco Oasis down the road afterward like we did! Check out all my pictures for detailed captions on cool things we saw.

What a fun day at the Dallas Zoo. We purchased a zoo membership a few months ago. As a part of the…read moremembers they offer members only events. This morning was one of those special days. When they sent out the member email 6 weeks ago, I selected my tickets & parking. I'm so glad I did!! When my friend tried to get tickets earlier this week it was sold out. The zoo staff did a great job setting up drinks and snacks for members snd staffing each exhibit with knowledgeable docents. Whether the docent was 18 years old or 80, they were well versed in the animals, species and habitat. Our visit was 8-11am. We noticed how lovely it was to have shade froth over so many of the walking trails. A definite plus in Texas on those hot days. Parking was so easy since we planned ahead when we got our tickets. Tickets and parking are both free & handled digitally. Just be sure to go online to secure your tickets in advance. Enjoy

Great zoo, nice variety of animals. The membership pass pays for itself if you attend more than…read moreonce in a year as it includes admission and parking Reservations for the day of entry are easy to make. It gets busy on the weekend, I recommend coming early as the parking lot fills up by 11am and then traffic moved to the ancillary lot which is a ways away. You enter at a different area of the zoo, not the front