I did the Kit & Caboodle tour for my birthday and it went above and beyond expectation. Most…read moreimportantly the animals were very well cared for. They were all healthy, bright eyed, active and well socialized. Their enclosures were spacious, very clean, well maintained, species appropriate and provided enrichment. All encounters were careful to put animal and human safety first. I've worked in vetmed/animal rescue for 30 years so seeing animals well cared for and accustomed to their handlers gave me confidence Darby Farms is a place I can support. Now to the tour itself: Do it. Book it right now. You get SO MUCH for such a reasonable pric. We got two hours of personal interactions, petting and feeding, with over 30 species! Our guide Ryan was incredibly informative and knowledgeable, even taught us hardcore animal nerds some new facts we didn't know. He was skilled at handling even the squirmiest of creatures gently. It's absolutely magical to be able to touch and connect with animals I've only seen from behind glass in zoos. Thank you to Darby Acres for providing this unforgettable experience

Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

It's ok. Nothing special. They force you to buy their socks. It was supposed to be glow night…read more I didn't see much glowing.

The place is run down, most of the interactive areas are out of order, the blocks in the pits are…read morefalling apart. Police caution tape around areas. They need an upgrade, especially for the price. We have a membership but every time we come something is broken or you can't use the area. Whoever owns this franchise needs to do a major upgrade. Update: talked to one of the manager they are waiting on parts for things.

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

Henry's 7th birthday party was a blast. Kendrick with PixelPlay.Games came all the way to Bamberg…read morefrom Charlotte, NC. He was so good with the kids, helping them and just did a fantastic job for 4+ hours. He told me he is an artist and Claflin University graduate. I believe in celebrating excellence and this small business owner deserves a shout out. His gaming trailer was a hit with the boys. They got every bit of our money's worth. When they said do what you love and think outside the box, this is what they meant. Thank you Kendrick. 10/10 would recommend.

I was just looking up this business number again to send the number to a friend for her son's…read moreparty, and I couldn't believe I hadn't already left a 5 star review! The owner of this truck created an incredibly fun environment for the kids. They all had an amazing time, and it was a birthday my son will always remember. Thank you again for helping us have such a memorable event!

Great food and service! I was pleasantly surprised. It has been at least 10 years since I've been…read moreto Cici's, but this location is likely to change that going forward. From the moment we entered until we left, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The salad bar was clean and loaded with fresh options. I was afraid that we may be going at an odd hour and the buffet wouldn't have much turnover, but that was not the case. They even offered to make my favorite (buffalo chicken) fresh. They were constantly putting out fresh pizzas and keeping everything clean. I was very impressed with the whole experience and rather surprised to see they had a fairly low score on Yelp. I wanted to try to boost their rating a bit since I truly don't feel it reflects the restaurant accurately. This has been one of the few businesses I've visited in recent years (especially chain) where the staff seems to actually care and possibly enjoy their work. It really makes a difference and I feel they deserve recognition for that.

Celebrated my daughters' 7th birthday party here. The kids had a wonderful time. Our party host,…read moreBebe, was exceptional. I couldn't have asked for a better host. She was very attentive to all of our party needs. The manager, Queen, also was very helpful in explaining how everything would go the day of the party. This was definitely worth it.

A definite upgrade from whatever the Parks Department does, this seven year-old park is chiefly…read morefunded by the Gastonia Optimist Club. The land has been donated to the city and the Club also raised money from the public for the park. The City provided the engineering and labor, though. A paved sidewalk around the area that includes a large playground (handicapped accessible!), picnic grove, flagpole and picnic shelter. The playground features some different climbing and playing equipment that I've not seen in many other playgrounds. There is street parking. [Review 13720 overall, 1040 of 2020, number 2497 in North Carolina.]

This was a strange little park. From what we saw, it was a…read moresmall area with beautiful greenery and lots of benches and covered tables. It looked lovely for a calm walk. However, the playground was the part I couldn't quite wrap my mind around. It follows the newer trend of rope and metal playgrounds and had no slides, tunnels, bridges, or anything else that a good old fashioned park has. The sign said for ages 2-12, but my 2 year old found nothing he could play on or reach on his own. So, this park is good for a nice stroll, but I wouldn't recommend the playground for small children.

If you are looking for fun in the Hickory, NC area that does not involve alcohol or beer & suits…read morefamilies of all ages, go to Treetop Adventures! The courses are challenging, the staff is cool and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is sooo chill. We were there on a Sunday afternoon, there was a breeze up the trees & the view was beautiful. There's a small course for kiddos that my daughter enjoyed tremendously. You can relax at their beach on Lake Hickory or their huge back deck. We are going back soon, for sure. Thanks, John!! You & your crew are .

Fun and challenging. The guides, Elizabeth and Maddie (sorry if I spelled it wrong) were awesome. I…read moredefinitely recommend coming here. The courses are perfect for any skill level. Self guided and go at your own pace!

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.