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    Kids Empire Jacksonville

    4.7 (11 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Kelsey P.

    This place is a win for parents and kids alike. Kids Empire on Blanding is spacious, clean, and genuinely fun. The staff stood out - everyone we interacted with was friendly, upbeat, and helpful. You can tell they care about making it a good experience for families. What I really appreciate is the come-and-go policy! We stepped out to grab some food and came right back with no issue. The kids got hours of play in, climbing, sliding, and running around. It's the kind of place where you can relax a bit while the kids wear themselves out. Highly recommend if you're looking for a safe, indoor play place.

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    Cortni J.

    Amazing!!!!!! It's like Discovery Zone all over again and I'm so ecstatic! I'm going to give you the run down.... Complete the online waiver for everyone who will be with you. Adults and children. Wear socks! They don't have to be non slip. No outside food or beverages allowed. After you pay for admission, they will give you a tote to place all of your shoes and items in. You can carry it to your table with you. There is a toddler play area but for the older kids 5+, they have an amazing indoor jungle gym. I'm 6'3 and can comfortably get in and play in the jungle gym. Which is great especially if you have very brave little ones who need occasional help. There is a snack bar with a decent variety of choices to hold you over. Staff is kind and so far the space is very clean. The gates to enter in and out of the play space require a staff member to unlock electronically. They just recently opened their doors, so when it catches on, I expect a full house. We needed something for the kids and now we have it!!

    Susanna P.

    Super clean and well lit. I didn't even know this place existed but now I know we'll frequent it often! Socks are required but you don't HAVE to buy their socks, which is nice. Spent 3 hrs and the kids were sad to leave.

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    The party was so much fun! my grandkids enjoyed themselves. The attendant Jade was soooo helpful

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    Jade was an amazing Birthday hostess! The disco party was a hit with all the children.

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    jade was a amazing attentive and took care of all our needs during the party. They had an amazing time.

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    Sally Dark Rides

    Sally Dark Rides

    4.8
    (5 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    I went on a free tour of Sally Dark Rides and left feeling like my mind was blown. First of all - I…read morehad no idea this was a huge warehouse in Downtown Jacksonville. Nor did I realize most of the dark rides across the whole world are created and developed here! It was amazing!! Our tour guide led us through the building while showing us all of the stages of creating an epic dark ride. This made me think about amusement parks in a whole different way. The tour was about an hour and was very informative. We asked lots of questions and met people from different departments along the way. Highly recommend booking a free tour and checking this out. It would be great for kids as well!

    I need to start b my saying that this part of our trip to Florida was not planned! My 11 yo LOVES…read moreanimatronics, most especially, Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF). He originally wanted to visit a much smaller place in Orlando, which is a one man operation charging $375. It was a bit too far and too expensive for what it was so I decided to do my own research of places he would love, Sally Corporation became the place. I filled out the reservation form online and was told there were no spots available during our time in Florida. I couldn't take no for an answer. I emailed back explaining how much my son wants to be a Robotics Engineer and that we would wait as long as we needed to snag a spot. We got an email back the next day that two spots opened up!!! We made our way downtown and parked for free in the back. We entered to learn that the tour was also FREE...FREE! This facility is HUGE! They are arguably the largest producer of Dark Ride Amusements in the US and don't just make the robotic aspect of the animatronics, but they handle EVERY aspect of the creation and completion. From make up, costumes, design, voices, all of that! We were thrilled to see they had a...yep...FIVE NIGHTS OF FREDDY'S attraction! If you've ever been to he Ripley's in San Antonio, you will see one of their biggest sellers there, a ginormous T-Rex, that's their baby that sells for $90,000! The tour takes you to each department and you are truly immersed in their production. It is an working operation so you get to see the people behind the scenes at work, which was SO DAMN INSPIRING for my 11 yo who has told me for 4 TM years that this is what he wants to do in life. He got to see what his future could be like, which is absolutely priceless. The staff, facilities, location, displays, animatronics, all were 5 stars! Hands down a MUST when in Jacksonville! Come for a 10 or 11am tour and then take the FREE Skyway (Tram) to Hemming Park and Check our Sweet Peet's. Your kids will have the best day ever!

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    Funbox - Jacksonville

    Funbox - Jacksonville

    3.9
    (7 reviews)
    11.3 mi

    This is a fun place for kids (even adults who are still kids at heart and have the energy of a…read morekid!)... Great place to go and let kids jump, run, and play for 90 mins. We went when the weather was 70 degrees, which was perfect because the kids worked up a sweat! The staff was present and available. There was a kid inside the bounce house being reckless and the staff quickly rectified the situation. The place was clean and felt safe. FunBox is located in the Avenues Mall parking lot. They have Porta potties in the area, but you can leave and go to the mall food court restrooms if you prefer. As long as you keep your wristband on, you can come and go as you please. Adults must accompany their kids (no dropping off your kid and leaving), seating is first come first serve, there's a snow cone stand ($6.00) and a free shoe store area. You can bring your own water and snacks in. Nonslip socks are required. You can bring your own or purchase some at FunBox. Music was good and it was a fun time. If your kid likes bounce houses, then they'll love this place. It's HUGE! My picture doesn't do it justice. SN: I read some of the proceeds of Funbox goes to foster care kids. A company doing good things for society is a plus!

    Fun place for kids (and adults who still feel like kids!). Great for bouncing, running, and playing…read morefor 90 minutes. Staff was attentive and handled a reckless kid quickly. Place is clean and safe. Located in Avenues Mall parking lot, wristbands allow in-and-out access. Snow cone stand available, nonslip socks required. Music was fun,

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    Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

    Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

    4.7
    (213 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    I went there for a visit on a night time feeding. It was a neat concept. They have to feed the…read moreanimals anyways, so why not invite people to educate and raise money for the sanctuary. The animals seem well taken care of and happy. The have mostly tigers but also a lion and some smaller cats. They even have two foxes and two bears! This is different than a zoo, because they have these animals as a way to save them. Some of them were from private owners and some were form closed zoos. The workers and volunteers were all happy as well.

    You've never been to a place like this before... and at first, I wasn't even sure what to expect…read more The sign outside is nicely done, but when you walk in, the tables and chairs look like they're 50 years old... clean and organized, but the area clearly needs an upgrade. But that's actually the point... every dollar this nonprofit earns goes directly to animal care, facilities, and expansion. Nothing is wasted on appearances. And that mindset defines everything about this place. We signed up for a tour and arrived early to walk around a bit on our own. By chance, we ran into Curt Logiudice, the founder and owner of the sanctuary... a remarkable man who has devoted his life to this mission. Hearing him explain how it started, how it's grown, and his vision for the future was inspiring. Watching him interact with the bear they have was priceless... playful, natural, and full of trust. You couldn't tell who was enjoying it more... Curt or the bear. What they're doing here is truly admirable. Their mission is the rescue of exotic animals from serious and often tragic situations. Once an animal arrives at Catty Shack Ranch, it has a home for life. They do not breed, trade, sell, or buy animals. The sanctuary is home to tigers, a bear, lions, pumas, leopards, lynx, foxes, and coatimundis... all cared for with dignity and respect. The guided tour is absolutely worth it. The staff is knowledgeable, the experience is educational, and you get surprisingly close to the animals while still feeling completely safe. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and not overcrowded. I noticed families with kids whose eyes were wide with amazement... it's that kind of place. This is privately funded, and even veterinarians volunteer their time to care for animals in need of medical treatment. If you see Curt on the grounds... and you probably will... stop and talk to him. His passion, humility, and genuine love for these animals is unmistakable. Please visit. Please support this place. What they're doing here truly matters. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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    Sensory Towne

    Sensory Towne

    4.3
    (52 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    Been there twice with my almost 2yr old son. He loves it there. There are different areas he can…read moreexplore and the projector that shines into the floor is interactive. I also love it because I don't have to really worry about him getting into things he shouldn't. Somebody in a review complained about the owner, but I think she's a sweet lady. I really liked the community feel. I don't mind someone getting onto my kid, reasonably, if he is doing something he shouldn't. I think my favorite room is the quiet room. I love the cricket sounds, the fish lava lamps, for lack of a better word, and the fiber optic things. I mean I could take a nap in there. Everything is clean and tidy. I 100% recommend this place to anybody with little kids.

    The owner is very rude, passive aggressive and has zero customer service aside from the call made…read moreto inquire on a birthday session. She uncomfortably monitored like a warden everything that the children were doing. We could barely take pictures because she was always in the way. She even told one of the children playing on the slide to stop going up the opposite way. We felt uncomfortable being there. Amongst other things, basketballs/balls were deflated so that the children could not bounce them for basketball. Save your money and go to surge or rent a bounce house. I wouldn't take my pet back there. Further, She used a racial slurr when confronted about her lack of service. She will NOT be in business for long. I strongly do not recommend this establishment. It's because of clients that she's in business. If google allowed videos I would upload her unprofessionalism.

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