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!

I took my brother here for a surprise birthday gift, and we both loved it! Our guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and provided us with great information about all the animals. My favorite part was doing the capybara encounter and spending a little extra time with them. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who loves animals.

My two girls (2 & 4) visited for the first time this morning and had a blast! You have to complete…read morean online waiver before checking in/ purchasing a play pass. You can buy 1 hr for $10 or 2 hrs for $12. Once you check in, you get a sticker indicating the time your pass expires, you have to stick it on your child as well as yourself. Once you are inside the fenced area there's a play structure in the ball pit, a sand pit section, an area for babies (under 2), a sensory area and a foam pit where kids can climb up and jump. There Tables and chairs for adults (and kids) to enjoy drinks and snacks. Adult caffeinated beverages and kids drinks are available for purchase as well as delicious baked goods! The girls loved the freedom of running around and playing with literally everything. Mama enjoyed the peace of mind that they can't get out and the coffee & baked goods! Very easy to get to and tons of parking available in the plaza.

jazz music in the background, a corner cafe inside with lattes and sweet and savory treat options,…read moreclean bathrooms..... lots of cozy booth and chair seating..... this is an affordable, fun, clean, not overwhelming space for parents or grands or caretakers of any kind to supervise their littles playing in a variety of ways. You pay for 1 hr or 2hrs, and every kid wears the required socks you get the first time you come- then just bring them back on subsequent trips. All in all- a good spot for adults and their young kiddos!

Came for the kids bowling free time which happens during the summer time. I came right at open and…read moreeasily checked in. I just had to pay for shoe rentals which came to about $11 total for 2 kids. We had our own lane and 2 "free" games of bowling fun. They have plenty of options for bowling balls, ramps, and gutter guards to make this fun for kids. When we were done bowling, my kids enjoyed exploring the arcade. I loved the hand sanitizer readily available at the front counter. This location was much more enjoyable than the huntersville location as it was less crowded (despite there being camps here), appears newer, and was very clean.

I came here with my family to spend my birthday being a kid. We played arcade games and laser tag…read more They also offer bowling and escape rooms (but we didn't do those activities). It was my first time playing laser tag. You can play with people in your group but also have the option to allow other people in your session. Think you can have up to 20 people playing at a time. You can play in teams or individually. The laser gun keeps track of your hits and ranks everyone at the end of the game. The game lasts 10 mins. At first I thought, 10 minutes?! was way too short for the amount of money we paid for one session. But when you're running around on the course, 10 minutes is sufficient. It was fun and sweaty lol. The five star rating is for the exceptional customer service provided by their manager, Bryant and a staff member, Joshua.

Usually I dread going to places like this, but Playland was definitely an exception. This place was…read moresparkling clean with great food and drink options from the coffee bar. The staff does a fantastic job of keeping the place looking brand new instead of grimy like many of these other types of places can be. There were two birthday parties going on while we were there, but everything felt very organized. Great place to bring the kiddos to get some energy out!

Love this new play space! We have been to the one in Indian Land and are very happy there is one…read morecloser in Pineville. Space is very clean, safe with one exit that is gate controlled, and has lots of helpful staff. My kids played for a solid two hours that I easily booked the night before for a rainy cold day, and I was able to enjoy a delicious latte and read while they had a blast. We will definitely be coming again!

I took my kids for a play adventure and loved what this park had to offer. Ended up buying…read moremembership given the fun my kid had. Staff was attentive and cared for the safe play. Concession stand pricing was reasonable.

We had almost the exact same experience Sophia H. described. You would think that after two years,…read morethe staff would be better trained to handle this situation. No one at the register told us that Sky Zone-specific socks were required. Our girls were wearing grip socks, but about 10 minutes into their playtime, a staff member approached my 8-year-old directly and told her she could not continue. She came back to me upset. If there is an issue involving a young child, the appropriate response is to speak politely with the parent, not make the child feel as though she did something wrong. Had the sock requirement been explained when we checked in, we would have purchased them without a problem. Since the staff failed to mention it, after I had already spent 500+ dollars celebrating a birthday on our previous visit, the reasonable customer-service response would have been to apologize and provide the socks as a one-time courtesy. Instead, I was told that they said this at the register, which is not true. So then I requested a refund and took my family to Big Air. This was entirely avoidable and handled very poorly.

Absolutely adorable place to take your kids for a play date, birthday party, or to just get some…read moreenergy out. We were invited to a birthday party here and I was so happy with how clean everything was! The kids had a blast while the parents were able to relax and chat. Everything was safe for toddler through young child play. We'll definitely be coming back soon!

Well, sit up. It is a pity that some of the things are broken like the wheel on one of the Dino…read morecars and the air ball machine is broken. I think some of the items could do with a good scrub down, but on the hole, it was clean and pleasant, and I will certainly be back.

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!

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!!

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.

They have a wonderful summer camp program. My 8 yr old grandson had so much fun his first day that…read morehe said he wanted to spend the night and not go home! What does that tell you. They had lots of kids there and they were all happy and playing together and making memories.

Fun activity for kids. I like that it has timed sessions. Staff was really friendly. My daughter…read morehad a great time there.