We chose this certain place because of the train ride and got there and it wasn't running. Not many…read moredifferent animals in the safari. Disappointed

This is an awesome Safari and petting zoo on way from Marshall to Jefferson. We saw pretty much…read moreevery animal. I am a zebra fan so you would see lot of Zebra pics, they are so pretty! Entry per person is $17 or something around that. You can take as many rounds inside as you want in the day.. Onsite toilets are available Petting zoo is in a separate section that we didn't do. There are 4 roads that are marked by arrows to follow and we see animals on the way. They are so much used to cars that they stand next to car window to get fed. You can buy feed on-site as well.

Must visit! Fun for all family ages! We stayed at one of their cabins and then went to the park. It…read morewas very peaceful and a must stop

From the owner: Encounter Exotic Wildlife Without Leaving Jefferson, TX Plan…read morea trip to our drive-thru zoo There's no need to search far and wide for a place to see exotic animals. Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park, LLC offers residents and visitors of the Jefferson, TX area the chance to have up-close encounters with a wide variety of wildlife. Our drive-thru zoo allows you to remain in the comfort of your vehicle while viewing our animal enclosures. With more than 20 years of experience caring for wildlife, we have the skills needed to keep our animals comfortable and happy. Call 903-665-4093 now to plan your visit to our wildlife park.

I arrived yesterday for my appointment for a very affordable horseback trail ride. The lady leading…read morethe trail ride was an experienced rodeo barrel racer and knew horses. We started with a detailed safety orientation that included voice and physical commands, my body leaning angles for uphills and downhills, and what to expect from the horse. We rode the trail for an enjoyable ride. During the ride the wind blew off my hat and we continued the ride. Back at the corral at the end of the ride I sat in the shade while the nice lady went back and got my hat back to me. The Roselake Ranch is a large multi-purpose ranch with a variety of animals. They also had small horses for childrens rides. They have Christmas events for children.

We had a great time visiting the very friendly animals and horseback riding! 5 of us went on a hot…read moreJuly day and we visited the petting zoo as the horses were saddled up. Then we mounted the horses and went on the trail walk which wound through the shaded tree area. It was excellent for the price.

Chimp Haven is open in Oct and May for visitors--try to go! It is so informative. It is amazing…read morewhat they can do as a "no touch" facility and how they care for the chimps. They do all kinds of enrichment to keep them active. The guides know all 293 chimps by name ! Grounds are clean.

Chimp Haven is a fabulous place to visit. See the post experiment life of over 300 Chimps.read more