We visited this zoo during our cross-country road trip with our two young boys, ages 4 and 5. We…read moredidn't visit the water park, so I can't comment on that portion of the attraction, but the zoo itself was one of the highlights of our trip. Admission and parking were definitely on the expensive side, and we initially questioned the cost. However, once we got inside, it quickly became clear that the experience justified the price. This is an exceptional zoo with beautifully designed exhibits, an incredible variety of animals, and excellent viewing opportunities throughout the park. One thing we especially appreciated was the food selection. There were several good dining options, and a special shout-out goes to the restaurant near the Savanna exhibit for serving fresh watermelon slices--a perfect treat on a warm day. The zoo also features small playgrounds scattered throughout the grounds, interactive learning experiences for children, and even a small aquarium, which was a pleasant surprise. There's so much to see that you could easily spend two full days here if you wanted to explore everything at a relaxed pace. The only areas that gave us pause were the penguin and tiger habitats. We felt the penguins would benefit from a larger, more enriching environment. The tigers also seemed eager for additional stimulation--they repeatedly ran alongside the glass as our kids moved, almost as if they wanted to play. While it was fascinating to watch, it also made us wonder if additional enrichment opportunities would be beneficial. Overall, this is a spectacular zoo and one of the best we've visited. The thoughtfully designed exhibits, wide variety of animals, family-friendly amenities, and engaging experiences make it well worth a visit. If you're traveling through the area, this is an attraction we would highly recommend.

There are other zoos/aquariums in the area. This facility is…read morenot accommodating to special needs children. Whilst signage and platitudes say they accommodate, they do not. Further (and worse), they shift interpretations of their policies, depending on which staffer one speaks to. As a father of one autistic child and grandfather of another, it's disgusting to realize their employees have no training for special needs children, and they can be downright verbally and actionably abusive against these children. I've also recently learned they are suing a parent for speaking out about how HIS child was mistreated at this facility. Find somewhere else, somewhere more inclusive.

This place is awesome for a family hike. No dogs are allowed though. Makes sense because there are…read moreinjured animals on display making recoveries from injury. There are hiking trails too! We saw a coyote and a bob cat. This is a great place for kids.

Wow I love this place. It's a fun place with lots of animals. There are birds, squirrels, turtles,…read more skunks(I didn't see the skunk but i sure smelt it), and more. There is a place to watch birds up high. The people are nice. You can find cute turtles in the pond on location. There are also multiple hiking trails. I highly recommend coming here with your family.

This was the best birthday present I've gotten! Curtis and Jackson were so lovely and gave us lots…read moreof information about their gang of critters. Lots of gentle giants eager for scratches and snacks. The calves are simply adorable and so sweet! We had a great time touring the grounds and meeting all the furry and feathered friends :) I even met my mullet twin, Carl the Alpaca! -Mason and Koda

Picture Perfect Ranch was full of fun experiences for the whole family. It was raining when we…read moreattended the one-hour guided tour, but it was still completely worth it. Beautiful animals and we were able to get some incredible pictures. I recommend this ranch to any one who loves animals and learning new things!

Absolutely wonderful place. Family owned and operated. Nice layout, staff is excellent. I…read morerecommend everyone visit

From the owner: Safari Junction offeres hands on interactive and educational animal encounters. We are family…read moreowned and operated and pride ourselves in providing an up close and personal experience with our animal ambassadors to help educate the public about animals, their habitats, their behaviors and their daily adventures.

Went on a Saturday around 12, started to get pretty busy around 12:45-1:30. Which makes the…read morecave/cavers very tight to walk through. While your down there your using a provided map to guide yourself around and match the corresponding areas ( Ex; A to A or 1-1 ) We went after it had just rained the night before, so everything was VERY wet. Wear waterproof/walking shoes if you plan on exploring. Be prepared to get dripped on by very cold water coming off nearby rocks, and the "ceiling". Coming down the initial very steep stairs is a beautiful view of different levels of rocks decending into a tunnel/cave where the rest of the cavers are. Tons of puddles all over the ground from collected rain water and the "droplets". Most the areas are about big enough for one person to walk through the tunnel areas at one time, and if your a larger person i DO NOT recommend going down there. Some areas are extremely tight and really only accessible to someone under 4'5 and around 100 pounds or less. (Im 5'4, 140 and some areas i almost got stuck cause it was too tight going through the rocks. It is neat to see though, i dont think id want to do it again as it is just wet rocks and the furthest tunnel was closed from the previous year that occurred from some heavy rain water. (The water collected, over time causing a collapse). So that was kind of a bummer but i get it for safety reasons. The gem mining was fun, definitely loaded with a lot of "gravel" type rocks so that was new for me, Ive only ever had ones with dirt/sand that yield rocks/gems/shark teeth. We found some really interesting gemstones in each tray. The petting zoo was great. I thought it wad Going to be boring and smelly, and i was happily wrong. The goats were adorable, when we came in a baby jumped through the fence and was following our group. And when we came inside the "pen" to pet them he ran back in it was very cute! The deer were a little skittish but very sweet and gentle. The treasure hunt/maze was VERY fun we enjoyed getting different prizes snd trading them within the group.

It's really a great place for people of all ages there's mining for gems there's a cave. Our…read morefavorite part is the animal petting zoo. It's mostly comprised of goats with a few pigs and Zoe the cow "Queen of the barnyard!" It's not exactly conducive for people in wheelchairs. It has a lot of gravel which can make it challenging when you go into the petting zoo. The restrooms are NOT handicap accessible. Which was annoying but we had a work around thankfully. My experience was a five star, but the lack of handicap parking and all the gravel and no handicap accessible bathroom. I have to give it a 2 but because it was so much fun I give it a 5.

We had a blast with our granddaughter while in town! She loved getting to see the animals up close…read moreand feeding them. The additional walk thru park was a nice extra feature!

Came here in the cold, so a lot wasn't available. They did have zebras, ostrich, antelope, goats,…read moreturkeys, camels, kangaroos, wallabies, bunnies, cavy and all kinds of birds. When it's warmer they have ponies, giraffes, tons of snakes, lemurs, and an owl! (I love their owl- was here last year and his name is Merlin, and is disabled, but he is so stoic. Love him!) If you stay at the hotel it's only $5 for entry. This place is separate from the facility, and they don't really advertise it- but it is awesome! I was salty I missed it a few years back, but I make sure I get in here every time I get a chance!

What a wonderful gem of a place. Immaculate care of the grounds and for the animals. It felt like…read morewe were in a Hallmark movie! The animals had such personality and the people who run the farm were top shelf as well. I can not recommend this place highly enough!

Always a lot of fun. The food for the animals is a bit overpriced but we always have a great time…read moreand staff is always friendly.

They are a beautiful little local treasure. A lot of fun going through all the fish stuff with the…read morekiddos and feeding them all the fish food. We're to the wise, buy it up in the store instead of being quarters at the vending machines. They have local wines from dragonfly, they have local honey. The people there are very friendly. They are knowledgeable and kind to kids. I am open to stopping by there to get fresh fish.

Something FISHY going on here!!!Interesting place to visit any time of year, but ESPECIALLY during…read moretheir annual Shrimp and Fish Festival multiple weekends in September. TONS of info, multiple HUMUNGOUS tanks of fish, and a well-stocked gift shop selling everything from frozen fish to local wines/crafts, and pond supplies. A great place to visit if you're in the area... Kids from 1-100 will enjoy this unique spot!!

I haven't been here in years! We used to bring the kids here for the playground but the entire…read moremuseum is super cool. Lots of spaces to wander thru, lots of eye catching displays to keep you entertained and elevate use of your brain. The waterway is one of may favorite parts of the museum and glad it's still up and running 20+ years later. We actually went to watch the Mesmerica 360 show in the dome theater. That was rather mundane to me but that's not the fault of the museum. My biggest peeve of the visit was seeing the us flag was still being masted when it is in tatters. I posted in my 'check in' and I will post again here in my review that it's time to retire this flag and replace with a fresh replacement. Whomever is in charge of the grounds here should be embarrassed. Please do better.

Came on a weekday during Christmas break. Packed with kids, so maybe try an off time…read more Medium-sized children's/science museum, loads of activities and displays. Aimed at single-digits ages, and Kid K felt a little old I think. She found stuff to do, but a quieter day with not so many little kids would have been more fun for her. Still, she did some of the science things, and we went to the indoor zoo- very cool, very cute, very clean. They had a few scheduled special activities during the day but we missed them. There were a lot of staff around helping and keeping an eye on things, which is always good. Multiple discounts, so check for those. Prices are reasonable even without them. Parking was packed on a busy day, but we found a spot. It's in a big park so no other crowded places nearby. A great draw for the area.