Came here for a wedding in October, and it was one of the best weddings I've been to in a long…read moretime. The overall vibe of the venue was romantic without being over the top just beautiful and perfectly done. The drinks and open bar were great, but the food was truly a highlight. Everything was made fresh right in front of us, and it was absolutely delicious easily rivaling some of the best local restaurants. I've been wanting to visit Paradigm Gardens for their concert nights, and after experiencing this event, it's definitely going on my calendar!

n my view, as the mother of the bride, Karen and the coordination team were exceptional. She was…read morecalm, intuitive, deeply capable, and invested in making the day feel personal, joyful, and seamless. We are endlessly grateful that we ended up with this team. It truly could not have gone more wonderfully in anyone else's hands. Paradigm Gardens is stunning, truly well maintained, and the setting was unforgettable. The food was incredible; expertly crafted cocktails were great. Overall, we highly recommend Paradigm Gardens for weddings or any special occasion. It's a truly special place with an amazing team behind it. And of course the goats were a big hit with the kids! The goats love to be petted and they were wonderful showoffs as well.

Disappointed, I booked the petting zoo, I received 2 bunnies, 2 chickens and 2 goats, the animals…read morewere tied with chains to pipes along side our home, the guy who came out took a seat and stayed in his phone for the entire hour, he didn't interact with the kids or anything. If your going to charge 250.00, at least talk about your animals and what they like, make your visit interesting, this guy seemed like he didn't care. Definitely not worth 250.00.

For the price point, I was very disappointed in the variety of animals. We were told 7 animals, I…read moreassumed it was 7 different animals. Instead, we got 2 small bunnies, 2 small hens/roosters, a duck, and 3 miniature donkeys/ponies. As we had also gotten the pony ride package, the kids really did not care at all about seeing the bigger animals. I was assuming we would at least get a little goat, miniature pig, or a furry chicken (based on other petting zoo parties I have been to and other reviews), but we did not get any of that. Additionally, since the only staff member was giving the pony rides, there was no oversight provided over the petting zoo animals. This was ok since everyone was watching their kids, but it made me very concerned for the animals, given the apparent lack of care. The poor small animals also seemed terrified, and I felt bad having them at the party. Next time, I would skip the petting zoo and just get pony rides.

This is one of my favorite places in the world…read more I have been to the Global Wildlife Center lots of times and it is consistently awesome. The animals are well taken care of and the staff is always fun and knowledgeable. Our tour guide (I think her name was Sonora?) was very nice and went out of her way to make sure we got to spend time with all of the animals we wanted to see. Couple of tips. First off, spring for the private or semi-private tour. You have more freedoms to roam around the park and it's definitely worth the extra cost. Second, no matter how much animal food you get, you will wish you had more. The highlight of the tour is feeding the animals and you will not want to disappoint them! Third, they have added some new attractions in the last few years that look awesome but we didn't get a chance to do them. There's a kangaroo walkabout and a capybara experience, both looked really cool. Finally, they are offering a "painting" by the animals. You add food coloring to a canvas and the animals "paint" with their mouths while they eat. It was absolutely worth it!

Very good experience. The animals were curious and engaging with the public on the wagon train. The…read moreconductor and employees working with the wagons and animal feed buckets and lines were humorous and considerate. There was plenty of space for observation among the people in each wagon. Warnings were given adequately about behavior of the animals and expectations of communication with the variety of animals. I might add there was easy access for Seniors, handicapped, and young children which was excellent! No steps to climb. Ramps were available to all riders. Live music was also pleasant and provided by a guitarist while waiting our turn to board. I'm sorry I have no names of the musician singing or the Southeastern students accompanying our excursion. All were incredibly entertaining. I recommend to pregnant moms also for a fun-filled Mother's Day next weekend. My two year old grandaughter was thrilled as were her daddy, mommy and MiMi!

Our family appreciates having Sugar Roots as we have two littles that love animals! It's nice being…read moreable to purchase the feed for the chickens and goats so that we can interact with them.

My frequent little breakfast friend was turning 3 and I luckily was chosen to attend her grand day…read more Sugar Roots Farm is an oasis tucked amongst tall trees and foliages of all shades of green. This tiny farm setting had all the fun, a playground, massive sand pit, covered dining and picnic area, ponies to ride, varied animals to feed and others to admire. Both kids and adults made their ways to each area. I thought this was a really nice little place to bring kids. Highly recommend.

The Audubon Zoo is one of those institutions that everyone needs to visit when in New Orleans. It's…read morelocated in a beautiful park, just off Magazine Street, and one can ride the St. Charles Street Car to get there. It's an old institution, and is often working to improve their historic exhibits to better serve their animals as well as their visitors. When I recently visited, the sea lion exhibit was being improved. They still had a sea lion show, and I was there at just the right time to see one of their sea lions enjoying an enrichment event. The exhibits are designed to provide a spacious and natural environment for the animals, while allowing the visitors to observe them. In some cases, this allows several species to inhabit the same exhibit, which is a more natural setting. This is definitely a well planned and managed collection, and helps the visitors understand to need to conserve our natural environment. The zoo has a great Louisiana swamp exhibit, which also helps the visitors learn about the cultural history of Louisiana. There are native animals that few might see in nature, but which the visitors can learn about in this setting. These include Alligator Snapping Turtles, and Louisiana Black Bears. There's plenty of places for the visitors to eat, drink, and buy gifts. These are found in convenient locations throughout the park. It's a great experience and especially good for families.

We visited the zoo on a Monday afternoon on April 20, 2026. We had a really nice time walking…read morearound and we have always wanted to visit the NOLA zoo. It was a relaxing evening for us. We didn't really encounter anyone that worked there that smiled to say hello or goodbye. It was so nice how the zoo is thoughtfully set up for families. Lots of places to sit down and view the animals. The day that we went, because it was now closer to closing (we were there for about three hours) the animals must have been brought inside before 5pm. It made it difficult to see some of the wildcats because they were inside. The park staff does end up doing some pop up discussions. We attended one with the gorillas and it was interesting to hear about them. The giraffe feeding station has been closed due to construction. *** unsure when it will reopen but would like to share this as it was disappointing to arrive and discover this. The Asian elephants were interesting to see and learn the difference between the African and Asian elephants. I felt like the animals at this zoo and the habitats looked like they could use a little more upkeep. With it being spring and all, the leaves were in all their water habitats. We enjoyed some salt water taffy while we were walking and this was a nice treat.

Avoid this company and website at all costs. Total scam operation posing as a farm-to-table…read moreservice. Order has gone unfilled for 2 years, despite promising to make good. Website comes and goes without warning.

Just like my main man Emeril BAM 5 stars! Located in Ohio…read more So i've never been to Baton Rouge. However I assume he's a great person and farmer.

The Baton Rouge zoo is currently undergoing an extensive reconstruction right now, so keep that in…read moremind when planning your expectations. I have always been appreciative of the care the BR Zoo has shown for its animals, and it is nice to some investment happening to improve the area. Before I start - Yes, I went as an adult by myself, and YES, it was the perfect trip. I saw a couple of camps, some grandparents with littles, and several families there. It's a great way to spend the day no matter if you are with others or by yourself, so no, to respond to a friend, it's not weird going solo. I arrived and was greeted by a nice staff member who gave my my entry ticket as well as a bonus ticket for a future visit - because the zoo is undergoing improvements, you get a free return ticket to use before 12/31/2024. That's pretty great. There are maps you can take photos of showing you the suspended areas as well as where open exhibits are. Several of the enclosures are long over due for an update - the tigers need a lot more space, so that will be a nice once started. There are many different species in various areas, and on the hot day that I was there, many were very active. There is a brand new pigmy hippo exhibit with two of the species who are very active - that is certainly worth a trip. There are many seating areas, a children's playground and zoo area, an otter exhibit, and many many other things. The zoo's train is currently not operating due to the construction, but as I recall, that is a great way to see another part of the landscape. The staff were all out and about feeding, cleaning, and checking out the zoo residents. I very much enjoyed my visit, and I look forward to visiting again.

No lions . Pretty empty zoo major disappointment, I needs to be moved to somewhere else so it…read morewould probably be supported with more wildlife

Wild Discovery + Otters…read more Our guide Rachel was phenomenal! Very knowledgable and kind. I was so surprised how many animals they have! I love that she knew all their names and personality traits. The otter swim was amazing! The guides told us they love the color yellow, so if anyone goes try and wear yellow or bring a yellow towel you don't mind sacrificing to the otters to dry off and bite!

This review will be lengthy but I hope it provides some insight! Note: We did the Wild Discovery +…read moreOtter Swim in early early February - Barn Hill Preserve (soon-to-be Magnolia Wilds) was a great experience! Our tour guide D was amazing and really made the experience so enjoyable. There was a mixed bag of kids and adults but the group was roughly 20 people total. This is definitely a great activity for people of all ages. There is walking involved and going slightly down on downward slopes; it can get hot too, just to keep in mind. The weather the day we went was wonderful - sunny & high-60°s/low 70°s. D was so knowledgeable and added great humor to the tour, his personality was overall super great. Plus! He was our otter-swim guide too and was just as great during the swim. There's several animals that you'll have the opportunity to meet and learn so much about. D, our tour guide, also ensured everyone had enough time to observe the different animals and that the kids had their fun before moving onto the next animal. I will note, I believe the animals included on the Wild Discovery tour are different than the animals you'll see on the Safari Wagon Adventure tour. But I believe the animals we saw were just as great. Just think about what animals you'd like to see most and ask which tour would be best. From what it seems, most of the larger animals are on the safari tour (i. e. zebras, ostrich, camels, and cattle). On our Wild Adventure Tour we saw kangaroos, capybaras, and Eurasian Lynx - to name a few. Looking back I would've have liked to know the animals vary by tour type. This is kind-of communicated on their website, but I feel you have to know to look at all available activities and compare. Which is more my error than theirs! Just wanted others to know as I didn't think of this. I would've added the safari tour had I known! The otter swim is only available with the Wild Discovery tour (the safari tour is very affordable, so to add onto the swim package would be ideal - I'd ask but I'm sure that's do-able!) The otter swim was so great too! The pool (in February) was cold at first but the body acclimates to the temp quickly. The pools are temperature controlled so it's not freezing and unbearable - just cold at first. And that's more so because it was the beginning of February. I imagine in the summertime the water is amazing. The swim lasts for an hour and our party was small (4 total people), so that was plenty of time for our otter to explore the strangers in his pool area. Afterwards, we got time to dry off and have the lil guy dry off with us. My sister loves otters so this was a great opportunity! Lastly, Check-in was easy & finding the place was easy as well!