Believe it or not, you CAN pet kangaroos in Kentucky. My coworkers and I visited the Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, and even though we are all adults, we had a blast. The zoo isn't large, but it's big enough to spend a morning or afternoon there as a family. If you have mobility issues, golf carts are available for rent, but if you're in good health and wear the right shoes, you can easily walk and cover the whole zoo. The zoo has a few hills (it is Kentucky) so do wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk unless you rent a golf cart. My favorite parts were petting the kangaroos and also seeing the sheep dog demonstration. Do pay attention to the times for demonstrations and animal shows; they are worth seeing and the times are a bit limited. You can also feed the goats and interact with the animals, which I enjoyed. We also toured the underground cave, which was a lot of fun but involved a lot of steps. Some of the steps were wet and steep, so be aware of that if you have mobility issues. If you're a parent of young kids or a person who enjoys animals and nature, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo is a great attraction and worth a visit. It's not too far of a drive from Bowling Green, and a lot of schools and summer day camps visit on field trips. read more

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We had a blast at the Kentucky Down Under! We didn't get a golf cart, it was easily walk able for us. We did the cave tour - you can tip the guide at the end, we didn't know and didn't have any cash on us. We enjoyed the feeding the Kangaroos and Emus. Some things were closed because of rain but it didn't stop us from having a good time. read more

We had an amazing time petting the animals. We been her in summer and winter I highly recommend doing it when it's cooler, the kangaroos are more active. read more

Whenever we travel, I try see what the nearest animal encounters are. We came from San Diego, Ca to stay in Nashville for a few days. And the only reason we rented a vehicle for that time is because hubby wanted to visit Buc-ees down the road. Seeing that Kentucky Down Under was down the road- we wanted to take advantage of our day in Kentucky. Park behind Farmwald's Bakery and you see the parking lot. We arrived before opening time- so, we hung out and watched the camel roaming about. I've had the opportunity to ride a camel in Mexico and we have a camel dairy on the outskirts of San Diego (where they sell soaps and lotions). There was only one camel and it was huge and curious! As it got closer to opening time- the parking lot started to get packed w/ kids on their field trip. You can see the golf carts lined up behind the gift shop. Restrooms are located down the hall from the cashiers counter. And from previous reviews, I wasn't sure if the steep hill leading up to the enclosures was paved, dirt or gravel. And with my Achilles tendinitis, I didn't wanna figure it out. Lol. It was easy to snag a golf carts- worth every dime. And cruise up the hill. The road leading up is paved. And once you reach the top- there are tons of porta potties and lunch tables to the right. The map provided will lead you to the direction of your interest. We beat the group of kids and were able to see the Grey wolves and dingoes- before all the mayhem of excitement from the kids ensued. The bird garden was great. And you get to see a peacock roaming freely. I read a review to get there as early as possible- that way the kangaroos are somewhat active. I never thought in my life I'd have the opportunity to feed many kangaroos! There were so many! The Petting Zoo was fun. Seeing the baby goats softly butt heads with another... and then the bigger ones. As the morning continued on- more groups of kids on their field trips came. Keep in mind- when you pay to feed a certain animal- only feed them their food. And please- don't just toss your empty paper cups on the enclosure grounds. There are trash cans located outside to dispose of them. We didn't see any capybaras and no albino kangaroo. Wish we had more time to hang around and see some of the demonstrations and go down Onyx Cave. Definitely wear some comfortable walking shoes because if you step off the paved path in the kangaroo enclosure- tons of poo piles and uneven surfaces. read more

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Loved it! Jaren in the kangaroo pen and Chris H who was the cave guide were absolutely amazing. But really all the staff was all courteous and friendly. You can pet kangaroos, emus and tortoises, as well as tour a neat little cave onsite. read more

Had an amazing time here. Probably the best roadside attraction we have ever done. The kids loved all the animals. The wife and I enjoyed the cave tour. Brennan our tour guide had a great sense of humor and made the tour extremely enjoyable. We had visited Mammoth Cave the day before and enjoyed this tour more. read more

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Pretty good overall. It wasn't altogether the cleanest, or the best upkept, but they had a bunch of different animals, and their cave is comparatively small, but still neat to see. The bird cages needed some cleaning. They let you get in the cages with kangaroos and birds though, and you can touch/pet them. That's unusual, and fun. read more

We recently made our first trip to Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo after I planned a "get in the car, we're going places" day for my wife's birthday. We've driven by it dozens of times on our way to/from Nashville, but I finally made plans to stop. I wasn't sure what to expect, but knew from what I sleuthed online that it wasn't so much a ZOO (Like Louisville or Nashville), but more of a Zoo on a smaller scale, with Down Under animals as a feature. While located right off of I-65, there's a sign pointing to the parking lot, but the building, itself, doesn't display the name of the Zoo, so keep your eyes open. There is a gravel, unlined parking lot in front of the entry. Park anywhere...literally...people park wherever/however they can. We purchased our tickets in advance so just had to get our QR code scanned at the entry. There are two sign-in registers, but as near as we could tell there's no defined order or process one you enter the door. There's a small, not-well-stocked gift shop in the visitor's center, as well as some restrooms before you enter the park. The first first (and biggest) challenge is the hill you have to climb once you enter the park. It's a hill. It's high. It's a high hill. Wear comfortable shoes. There's a larger gift shop once you summit what I'm suddenly going to call "Mt. Holy Hell". It's significantly larger than the one at the visitor's center, air conditioned, and well stocked. There are also restrooms and bottled beverages available for purchase. We opted for the Mammoth Onyx Cave tour first off. The tours start roughly every 30 minutes and are guided (our guide was James). It takes about 30 minutes and at the deepest you go about 124 feet below ground. It's a spacious and very gorgeous cave that's well-lite (where practical). It's a cave, so it wasn't formed over millions of years with Humans in consideration so there are narrow passages and low passages. There are quite a few steps, some somewhat steep, and some are wet, so be careful. It's a beautiful cave and I took some fantastic photos. There are a number of animal exhibits, mostly geared towards animals from Down Under, but not exclusively. They've got a bird walk that has some gorgeous birds, all in caged exhibits. There are a few wild cats. My favorite area of any zoo is Lorikeets. You can enter the Lorikeet exhibit and they'll land on you and you can purchase nectar to feed them. I have one...and only one...issue with Kentucky Down Under, and that's the size of the exhibits for the birds. The enclosure for the birds -- all of the birds (Lorikeets excepted) -- is entirely too small. My favourite of all birds, the Red Tailed Hawk, is kept in an enclosure that is woefully small for such a bird. Macaws and Kookaburras are a few others. Once you've been to a place where Macaws fly free and in very large numbers around you it gives you a different perspective on how confining and, I'm sure unhealthy, undersized exhibits for birds in captivity can be. A bird needs to be able to fly and soar. Not the case for these birds. The Down Under animal exhibit is amazing. Kangaroos, Ostriches, and Tortoises roam freely. And there are A LOT of Kangaroos. From recently born to full adult, they roam around and lounge together under a large treed area. It's amazing to see a juvenile Kangaroo climb in and out of its mother's pouch. Absolutely amazing. There's a snack bar if you gets the munchies and they do an animal show several times a day. Our visit last about two hours and was pretty awesome. There are a couple steep hills, but if you want to make it easy there are golf carts for rent. You can buy tickets for Kentucky Down Under online or at the visitor's center. Either way, they're not too expensive and is definitely something that you can do for the family and not break the bank. read more

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Our kids had a blast! Especially petting the kangaroos. The customer service is exceptional. Probably one of the best customer service teams I have encountered. We had a snafu with parking and the staff went far beyond what was expected to rectify the situation. I highly recommend KDU. read more

This was a perfect family day. We did our tickets to Groupon and got a significant discount. We did all the shows such as the animal ambassadors, and the sheepdog, which were both educational and fun We felt very safe in the kangaroo enclosure, as well as feeding the birds. The kids loved every one of them and I highly suggest doing both. We also rented a golf cart for the day and it made it so easy to explore the entire zoo If you have time, I would not miss the underground cavern tour. It was one of my family's favorite parts. Staff is super welcoming and educated, and are happy to teach you about the animals read more

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Had so much fun here with the kids nice little tucked in spot in Central kentucky. We also visited dinosaur world but this had to be our favorite read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Jaxon with a turtle at Kentucky Down Under - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

This place is such a fun experience! The staff is great and the animal experiences are amazing! Highly recommended to everyone. The kangaroo experience was my favorite. The cave was very cool as well. read more

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This place is pricey, but totally worth it! Also bring cash to get the pellets to feed the animals in the petting area. If you don't rent a golf cart then be prepared to do quite a bit of walking on steep hills. They have a huge variety of animals that I have never seen before at other zoos. The place is great for kids and people of all ages. I highly recommend putting this on everyone's bucket list. read more

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What a fun experience it was to walk into the kangaroo pasture and hand feed these beautiful creatures! Even fed a mama with a Joey in her pouch They were surprisingly gentle when the approached us and so soft! Loved feeding the goats too - such a fun detour on our annual wedding anniversary road-trip and highly recommend! read more

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Wasn't sure what to expect as an Australian zoo in Kentucky. But while on vacation drove the 45 minutes to check it out. Looks "shady" from the street but once you get inside it's actually a decent place. The staff is very nice. The cave tour was honestly the best in the area. Much better than the well known larger spot. The animals looked to be taken care of, as it's deff a concern to any captive animal. Food was tasty with good prices. Overall we spent 3 hours there and we all enjoyed it. read more

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A wonderful visit, kind and helpful staff, fun inviting and a great weather to visit. read more

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Kentucky Down Under blew me away! And for one reason, and one reason alone.... You get to FEED, PET and KISS KANGAROOS!!! What?!?! How can this be? I didn't even know a place like this existed? I assumed you had to fly to Australia to meet kangaroos? Yet, here it is, KENTUCKY DOWN UNDER ADVENTURE ZOO! Funny, I was driving from Tennessee and decided to make a stop at the Kentucky Welcome Center right at the state borderline and that's where I picked up a brochure for this place. When I read that you can make nice to kangaroos?! I was all in! Chips in the middle of the table, lol. I didn't believe it. I had to witness this firsthand. But I admit, I received exactly what they advertised. Yes, the kangaroos approach you and eat food out of your hand. Lol, did I mention yet that you can KISS them??!! It's like this moment in life, when everything aligns. The world is right. The world is good!....lol, now I'm being way too spiritual. But it's just, the kangaroos. They are gentle. They enjoy approaching you. They interact. They have beautiful dispositions! For this Kentucky Down Under....they're a local, family-owned sort of animal sanctuary and they do a wonderful job with their kangaroos! I guess I can say I checked something off my To-Do List? I'm kind of at a loss for words how I loved this place because you have infinite time during the day, to your heart's content....to meet and greet KANGAROOS! Well, let me take my emotions out of the equation and give details... - There's maybe 25 - 30 kangaroos in an enclosure. There were mamma kangaroos and a few of them had joey's snuggled inside their pouches!!! - The only noticeable instruction before entering the enclosure was, they ask you not to touch the kangaroos' ears or the top of their heads. You can rub their bellies and backsides (and kiss them if I haven't mentioned that before, haha). - Prices for the pebbles to feed them.... 1 small cup = $1 2 bigger cups = $5 1 giant 16-ounce cup =$10. I splurged for the 16-ounce, lol. I placed the pebbles in my back pocket to sort of share the time between feeding them while embracing the setting. - Entrance fee admission for an adult was $25.95. - Inside the kangaroo enclosure were 2 friendly ostriches who also appreciated being fed. That was a terrific experience as well. - They have a petting zoo with sheep, goats and donkeys, but you're not allowed to enter their enclosure because those animals were aggressive according to the attendant. - There's a lorries section where you receive an enticing/appetizing liquid that the birds are attracted to, and they fly on top of your head and shoulders. - Throughout the day were featured animal shows and presentations, introducing you to different species you may not be familiar with. - Included in the price of admission is a guided daily tour inside their caves. Kentucky is known for their cave systems, so the zoo offers that aspect. - There's a cafe/eatery with picnic tables for lunch. - Of course, they offer a Gift Shop. - Interestingly, for those families who may have children or for those who don't feel like walking, you can rent a golf cart to make your way around the grounds. - The zoo isn't big...everything is within short distance. In fact, there's a scenic 1-mile nature trail to walk. For a pleasant spring/summer day, I enjoyed it. - Kentucky Down Under is located in Horse Cave, KY, about 100 miles northeast of Nashville, TN. - It's open 9am - 5pm daily. I used half the day here. That was more than enough time to get acquainted with everything. Though, a majority of my visit was with the kangaroos. Obviously, they are the main attraction. Otherwise, Kentucky Down Under can appear like a typical zoo anywhere throughout the USA. In the end, the interactions...the face-to-face connections...that human to innocent animal element...was just priceless. I leave this review feeling joy and happiness in my heart. I received 1000% satisfaction out of the experience. This is Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. read more

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Lots of fun. Rent a golf course and pack a lunch. Bring some cash so you can feed the kangaroos.

Awesome time at this place with my love. We had a blast. Saw so many animals and got to feed the kangaroos, goats and birds. I recommend getting the gold cart on a hot day. Beautiful pastures and sweet animals with awesome staff. There is a cave that is also cool with tons of history in it. All in all, very net place to go to. They have restrooms and portapotty and also have a cafe with good food and snocones, and drinks for excellent prices. read more

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While looking for something to do on Groupon, I found a good price to visit Kentucky Down Under. I visited in October when the weather wasn't too cold. I was surprised how many animals there were. The cave tour was quick and a little scary. You have to be really careful or you could slip easily. The stairs are a little steep and wet. The kangaroos are so darn soft! I had no idea! They were really friendly and were easy to interact with. I was hesitant at first, but there was no threat upon entering. They just want some munchies! If you're able to catch the animal show, then I highly recommend. You get to pet some unique animals and learn some fun facts about them. read more

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It's hard to rate places like these. We would love to continue to educate, experience, rescue, and interact with wildlife but there's empathy, regulations, and rules that need to be enforced for the animals safety and potentially the humans safety also. At this point, most have seen Seaworld's documentary movie Blackfish, if you haven't I encourage you to, and how disgusting company greed for money making comes over the animals best interest. Unfortunately, this is one of those situations. No where else do I know where I would be able to get to be so personal and interactive with one of my favorite animals (kangaroo). After many hours in the car, last minute decision, getting to pet and picture with free range kangaroos, and seeing good reviews we decided to stop for a visit. My experience was the same at the front desk as the other low rated reviews. The two young girls were conversating and seemed as if I interrupted them by walking in the establishment. She just looked at me as I walked up to the desk. I said hello...and without greeting she asked what she can do for me. Well I don't know I've never been here or know how this works so I said I wanted to check out the place? And she just confirmed two adults and one child and asked for payment. I don't know how much each, what I'm paying for, what's included, etc. She charges my card and hands me a map and is talking fast while she circle's things stating where they're located. I ask about show times, golf carts, pricing for extras. On our way there's multiple forks in the road but you can't really determine what animal cages are what right off the start. Dingo looks absolutely miserable in a small cage and wouldn't move. Unsure if it was even alive. Wolves were skiddish/skinny with just two in small enclosure. Birds were in a group of cages absolutely depressingly small and mostly all alone in cages. Lemurs weren't out. Animal show worker was friendly and nice and seemed to care for the animals personally and told facts and let us pet. He also was friendly and used boundaries for rude guests that interrupted the show late and let their kids cut in line and shove themselves at the animals aggressively to pet them. Kangaroos were friendly but way over fed and constantly bothered. They let people in all day long feeding them. If they're nocturnal there's no time period or food limit they're following for guests to allow the animals to remain healthy. Horses were the worst part of the whole place. The big horse was so sweet. It was 90+ degrees and sunny outside that day with no fans in sight. The mini partially roof area was absolutely disgusting. Covered in inches of mud and poop. No hay, food, or a clean patch in there. The big horse needed to be brushed and bathed terribly. After petting it for a while my hands were covered in the thickest dirt grime layer. Their hooves were chipped and cracked and clearly have never been cut or shoed. The poor pony couldn't even walk. It was so stiff, slow, and limping. The hooves on the pony were all bowed and growing up and also have never been cut or shoed. It was like an actual scene from that animal planet rescue cops show on tv. The cave tour guide was late as we all waited in the sun (again 90+ degree sunny day with kids and elders)for someone to start. They allowed people with open toed shoes to go which seemed like a terrible idea. We're told not to touch the cave since it's an active cave and that the bacteria from our hands could affect the process. For starters the group they allowed to go in was maybe 80+ people and way way way too large. The cave is very small. Then because the group was so large the tour guide (maybe Corrie?) had to scream the entire time and I didn't understand a single word she said the whole time. I had to keep asking my boyfriend what she was saying and then relay to my 5 year old. Throughout the short tour you are constantly touching the cave because of climbing. There's some rails in certain areas but not all. Lastly there was a giant hole that was next to the stairs as you climb up and curve for the next portion of the cave that is low and next to your step. I believe we were 225 or 250 FT below ground. The guide said it was like 80 more ft deeper or something and that they don't know how much deeper it is than that or where it goes and my bf kept saying it was so unsafe not to be railed or netted off in the event of a kid slipping in there.It was so sad. I didn't expect to post a review otherwise I would have taken photos of all the negatives but it was depressing and I felt I had to in order to warn about the animals/ money. read more

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This was a one of a kind experience for our whole family. We live out of state and I booked this experience on a whim on a recent vacation. We had family members ranging from 18-65 and to be honest I was the only one excited about this before we went. Well after we went was another story. Every single family member LOVED this experience and still talks about it. We visited 5 states that trip and this was at the top of the favorites list. We did rent the 6 person golf cart and it was a lifesaver. There is a lot of walking if you don't have one. It's worth the extra money. Thank you for the unique experience. read more

I would give negative stars if I could. This is based all on the employees as I didn't even make it out of the enterence gift shop. I questioned the additional charge when using my credit card and explained that they are required by law to have it posted if they were going to charge customers a fee for credit cards. The guy behind tge counter stated you already got a military discount what more do you want. This pissed me off. He continues to have an attitude when I asked to speak to the supervisor who shows up with what I'll call hired thugs. One kept making snide remarks and being asinine while I kept trying to speak with assistant supervisor. I wanted to stop out side and speak when thug #1 states you'll either talk in here or not talk at all. And these are the comments that continued through the whole interaction. Suffice to say it took speaking to David the owner to get a refund. I am sure the animals and such would be nice but I'll never know as I will not deal with disrespectful employees and poor customer service. read more

The animals do not seem well nourished or enriched. the habitats look barely taken care of. we stopped in on our way to alabama and I left wanting to cry. the money you have to pay to walk through this exhibit just to see sad animals is kind of ridiculous. read more

I would not recommend visiting this roadside side attraction/zoo. Animals are barely maintained and cages have little to no enrichment. As a veterinary nurse, I am disgusted at the, somewhat sedate, behavior the Kangaroos exhibited. Please do not support this mediocre establishment. read more

KDU is truly a unique and awesome place to visit in Horse Cave, KY. We have been to our home zoo in Louisville so many times, and we just wanted to try something different. As it is named, this zoo primarily has Australian animals and is on the smaller side, but they have so many species I have never seen before, and many exhibits are very interactive! The tickets are $25 for an adult, which also includes a tour of Onyx Cave. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this, as it is a really cool cave to see and gets more bang out of your buck. They also have golf carts you can rent for $20, but honestly I enjoyed walking through the zoo...I would say to pass on this unless you have someone handicapped in your party. Aside from seeing the animals, they also have a show every couple of hours, which was really fun to watch! They also let us pet and hold some of them, including their snake! The fun really begins when you get to the kangaroos... that's probably what you came for! I love the big, open area that they reside in, and is nice for you and everyone else to spread out while petting/feeding them. There is also a giant tortoise and emus hanging out here too! This is one of those Kentucky bucket list items you need to have on your list, because it is, without a doubt, a one-of-a-kind experience! read more

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I thought this was a good opportunity for the grandchildren. Even as an older person being around the animals reminded me of my inner child. I also appreciated how friendly the staff was toward us. It was a great day. read more

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The Kentucky Down Under is a great place for those passing through Horse Cave. We enjoyed the kangaroos and feeding them. Our personal favorite was the albino kangaroo with the Joey. It was amazing how tame the kangaroos were. To elaborate, if you pet them they wouldn't attack you. Unfortunately we weren't able to stay for a long time. Therefore, we could not give The Kentucky Down Under a full five stars! But we recommend you to go there if you are an animal lover. read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - An Albino kangaroo with its baby Joey! - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

Visited this past weekend and it was a big hit. We all enjoyed the visit and we're sad to leave. Definitely recommend the golf cart rental! Got to see actual kangaroos as well as other animals. It's not huge but interesting, we're able to pet ant eaters , Emus and goats they even had three Clydesdales. Included is a small section of cave you can tour. The area is full of other activities to see as well. We will be back read more

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My 11 year old daughter and I spent an afternoon here. We were there from 1:15-5, which was plenty of time to do every without rushing. However we could have easily spent the entire day 9-5 going to each exhibit repeatedly. The staff were incredibly friendly and engaging. They were patient and would answer every question with a smile on their faces! The animals are very friendly, you could tell that much love and kindness are given to them by the staff. The bathrooms were clean, the cafe was reasonably priced and tasty, and the gift shop was not overwhelming! Lastly, we absolutely loved being able to rent a golf cart to drive the beautiful grounds! We will definitely return bringing family and friends! read more

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So cool! Expensive but if you're wanting a one of a kind experience, I definitely recommend this place. The kangaroos are the highlight of course but you get to feed so many different animals. They offer cave tours. I recommend renting a golf cart to get around because the area is huge. read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

I arrived here with no intentions of going here. We were on our way to Mammoth Cave NP and saw a sign for this place from the road that said something about petting a kangaroo. I got there a bit early before it opened but was treated to a wonderful golf cart ride for me and my son to check out the kangaroos. We saw several exhibits and animals. I was able to feed and pet the kangaroos and was so happy that we stopped by to visit. The employees were super friendly and I was so impressed by this unplanned stop I couldn't wait to Yelp it. read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Me and my pal - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

Get a golf kart to travel at your leisure. Really not super impressed but it was ok. Best part was petting kangaroos but I swear they all looked stoned. read more

Kentucky down under is a small zoo with some exotic animals, mostly from Australia. They had a sloth who died yesterday. Emu. Kangaroo. Lorikeets, and various parrots. Wolf. Fox. A camel. There are golf carts available to rent, which is a brilliant money maker. (There is hill upon entering which would frighten an invalid or pseudo-handicapped). Watch your kids: there are drivers blindly reversing. I did just fine with a stroller and 4 little kids. You will too. There are some demonstrations of animals available. There is a 1/8mi cave trek included in the ticket. That makes the price of the zoo more tolerable. Great example of what hand oils do to stalactites. Inside. We were told you can drink the dripping water inside the cave but it is full of magnesium. (Don't drink too much; It's kind of like magnesium citrate) read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Black is what human oils do to stalactites. - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

First and foremost - I am not a fan of Zoos. To me they are are equivalent of jails for animals - just confined to their small little spaces with no interactions. Just to live and die in their their tiny cage. I thought this place was not going to be like that, due to all the pictures and assumed it was going to be similar to a Safari park with majority of the animals in a free-roaming park. I definitely got the cage vibe from initially seeing the sloth and seeings all the birds in their tiny habitat, even though I saw a few peacocks and 'ambassador dogs' out and about. We then saw a Dingo that was obviously hurt and was limping. I was able to get a picture of him holding his paw up whenever he stopped walking. The main thing that started to turn our visit around, was running into a staff member named 'Mick.' He seemed to be the only one with an Australian accent, said he was from South Australia. Anyways, by chance, he saw us by the wolf cage and was able to get these wolves to run up to the fence like domesticated dogs. I was not expecting that - probably why I didn't get a video and only a picture. The wolves even let us pet them! We then make it to where you can interact with the animals - what all the pictures are about. One of the staff members told us to get there by 10:00 since they stated that Kangaroos are nocturnal. We got there by 11:00ish and majority of the Kangaroos were already tired of people or done for the day. We did have some fun interactions with a few Kangaroos and a few Emus. There are supposed to be some Cavies there according to the map, but speaking to staff seems they were there at one point, but was able to dig out of the enclosure. And we never saw this pig, that was on the map. Yes, we did take advantage of the brief cave tour since it is the price of the admission. It's cool, being an underground cave. The only concern is that they may eventually want to have an age limit or so. You're 100+ feet underground and after the part they call the 'narrow' - a child can easily slip and fall in these open crevices that you can't see the bottom, and no rails to protect them. Once we started leaving, towards midday, we started to see numerous golf carts being rented. There is no reason to rent a golf cart. I just don't understand it. You can walk to front to the end of the exhibits in 10-15 minutes leisurely, it isn't that big. At the end of the day, if I didn't get the groupon for $30 for two people or have the interactions I did with certain staff, my rating wouldn't have been so high. At $26 a person, this place is overpriced. The animals are loved as seen by the interaction with Mick and the wolves, but not all of the them equally as seen by the hurt dingo. I would go at least once, at least for the face to face interaction with the Kangaroos. read more

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My wife snagged a Groupon, so we got a good deal, and is definitely the way to get tickets if you plan on going. When we showed up the line was crazy long. Probably stood there for over an hour just trying to get in the park. There's not a whole lot to do really, but being able to pet a kangaroo and a wallabies was pretty cool. There's also birds, wolves, and various other animals to interact with. the biggest downside: There's lines everywhere. The front had one register and the gift shop had 1 (of 2) register opened. Just kind of frustrating, as they have to know this issue. Nothing was obscenely overpriced. Park is easy to navigate. Pro tip: rent a golf cart as there's lots of walking uphill. read more

Stopped at this place after seeing the billboard on the highway. Absolutely loved it! We got a golf cart and drove around looking at and petting animals for hours. Such a fun stop! read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

This is a great animal park with tons of animal interactions. My family loved the kangaroos. The cave on the property is short and easy to walk through for older folks. We thoroughly enjoyed our day here. Staff was very professional and addressed all of our questions. We highly recommend this to everyone. Great for any age!! read more

Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Horse Cave, Kentucky

Loved this place!!!!! OMG! My daughter and I had a blast. We live in TN and this was literally 90 miles away! REAL kangaroos!!!! Ahhhhh! My 11 year old and I had so much fun. We split the cost of a golf cart (I highly recommend this it is a lot of walking unless you are in terrific shape) with an awesome couple from ATL we met. The animals were friendly. Loved to played with and be fed! We bought Kangaroo feed and they literally came over to play. I also liked the seeing the goats and emus on site. The gift shop is nice and has some cool things as well. The pictures are of us at the park and talk gentlemen is the owner and his dogs. read more

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What a fantastic place to take your kids! I went with my entire family (3 generations) and everyone had a fabulous time. There are so many different animals to see and visit with. The best place to go is the kangaroo feeding area. There are also giant tortoises and emus in there to pet. They have animal shows, a caged bird area, the onyx cave tour, gift shop, several dogs running around, and a cafe with delicious food. The initial climb up into the park from the gift shop where you buy your tickets is a little steep, so if you have any disabilities or injuries, I would suggest renting a golf cart. They have 4 person and 6 person carts. It seemed these were a popular thing. The only thing I was dissapointed with was the "petting zoo". We paid to buy food for the petting zoo, and then found out we had to feed the animals from outside the fence! We couldn't even enter the area they were in. So it was luck of the draw if the animals decided to approach the fence (only 1 did). I would still recommend coming here. It is fun for all ages and the food at the cafe near the kangaroos is fabulous! read more