This was an amazing place to visit!! It is a small family owned operation. They have two bears, who…read morewere real show-offs, a multitude of farm animals, miniature ponies, and some turtles. This is in addition to the tigers, of which I think they currently have eleven. The Tiger man is a former circus entertainer. His rapport with the big cats is unbelievable. They WANT to play with him. They understand his commands, they know his moods, as he knows their moods. We will probably return, especially if we have guests.

Took the whole family to Growler Pines Tiger Preserve this past Saturday and had such an amazing…read moreexperience! The whole experience felt so personable with actual tigers! The owners of the preserve are so welcoming with their warm personalities. You can definitely tell just how well each tiger is cared for and how much love they have for these extraordinary animals. The two owners who are married, actually work two full time jobs in order to provide these guys with a well maintained preserve. I highly recommend visiting this establishment!

Loved feeding the animals, camels mouth is so soft and not drooling! The bears are a real fun part…read moreof it. I recommend it for a day trip!

The owner is a pretty rough character. I can't imagine how he treats the animals when the zoo is…read moreclosed and there are no patrons around. I've been a few times, and I've got to say, it's a very disappointing experience. Take your money elsewhere.

Great zoo experience, ecspecially if you have littles! They can run around and get up close to…read moreamazing creatures. Great layout and fun walking trail. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Everything is clean and set up for fun! We enjoyed the mining experience as well as the animals We went during the winter so a lot of animals are hibernating. I'm excited to go back during spring and summer and see the changes! I hope the mining always stays open. I think it'd be a fun tradition to always do a bag of mining (you get from the gift shop) and collect "gems" and "stones" mama likes her crystals so this is a fun way to score some really pretty crystals and learn about all the different kind of rocks! This place is so nice and educational. Also was the most quiet and non-crowded zoo we've ever been too. I think we woke up the monkeys There's also a great zoo right across the street.

Me and my kids love come here small little a hidden spot/zoo very affordable small but still good…read morea lot of good animals maybe take than two hours or maybe less than an hour to walk around highly recommend also free parking tickets are only nine dollars per adult and they're also a really nice playground in front of the zoo so in case the kids wants to wear out more energy , you can hang out here definitely worth the drive. I do recommend getting here early in the day you are able to feed the giraffe and see other animals feeding as well of course is additional but it's so nice to be able to do this too

This was our first visit to Cathy's Critters and it was nothing short of amazing!!! My brother in…read morelaw told us about their trip for a birthday party and he thought it was cool. The guest services entrance was a wonderful start to the visit, Tess gave us the best start off, Tess gave us maps, tips and a few laughs, she was awesome!! We came in a pretty big group and it wasn't crazy getting in and out of anywhere. A very sweet young lady gave us a detailed tour in the reptile room and my oldest son is now in love with holding exotics animals thanks to her patience. There was another young lady who felt like she was out personal tour guide , she would pop up with a smile and give us details and stories about the animals, you can really tell the animals are loved and well taken care of at Cathy's we will for sure be back!!

We visited Cathy's Critters on Friday, 4/17 for my two-year-old's birthday because she has a…read moreserious obsession with cows. We thought this would be such a fun place for her and her siblings to visit, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. Annie and Tess were our guides, and I truly cannot say enough great things about them. They took the time to teach us about every single animal we had the pleasure of meeting, allowing us to move at our own pace and really enjoy every moment. I found myself feeling so relaxed and fully present during the experience, and that wouldn't have been possible without their patience and care. They were amazing. Honestly, all of the staff we encountered were so kind and welcoming. The animals were clearly happy and very well taken care of. My kids loved every encounter and even learned a little about how to care for the animals themselves. I actually saw a review complaining about animal poop around the property... but it's a farm. The animals are free-roaming instead of being kept in cages, which honestly made the experience even more special. If someone expects a hospital-grade environment, this probably isn't the place for them. This is a farm with well-loved and well-cared-for farm and exotic animals. I highly recommend bringing yourself, your family, and your kids here. You won't regret it. We already can't wait to come back -- I might even have to celebrate my own birthday here as an adult! Annie and Tess, we loved meeting you both and can't wait until we see you again.

We went to a tour of "The Dinosaur Company in Allen, tx and it was so very cool! I've always…read morewanted to see behind the scenes of how companies do this stuff and we found the best of them all. The creative behind this company is amazing and by far superior to their competitors. If you haven't checked them out, I highly recommend!!! https://www.billingsproductions.com/

Trystan was an amazing tour guide and I was so impressed at how much information he knew about…read moreevery dinosaur and bug in the warehouse. I am SO glad I had the opportunity to visit the museum before it closed to the public. My grand daughter, who is almost 3, loves bugs more than dinosaurs and was thrilled seeing them all. She especially loved the collection of lady bugs in the back. It is such a beautiful place and wish I'd had been to visit during one of the story times.

Had an amazing time visiting this place. They were very friendly and accommodating. Highly…read morerecommend.

Nannette was the absolute best! She took time out of her day to make my kids day amazing! Not only…read morewas she patient, with my kids who started off too scared to feed the animals, but she also went above and beyond showing us around! The farm is huge and beautiful. They even have an air bnb on the farm! Thank you Preston trail farms for such a warm welcome! (California to Texas)

Location is great, but finding your way in when you are not from the area is a challenge. My kids…read moreloved the train ride and the carousel. Admission was a tad pricy but the experience was great! The elves were patient and kind. Lots of photo ops! Petting zoo was pretty cramped when we went.

I was so excited to take my kids here but was beyond unimpressed when we went. It had a very run…read moredown, carnival like feel. It's also a lawsuit waiting to happen. The inflatable slide isn't manned. So at one point so many kids were on it, it collapsed onto everyone. Parents were panicked trying to lift it up to get their kids out from under. Not safe! The smaller inflatable slide had a bounce house attached. There was someone manning it but he was on his phone and just letting every kid in so kids were bouncing on top of others. Lots of tears coming out of that one. The merry go round goes extremely fast for a kids ride. I was shocked they had a ride for littles going that fast! The cotton candy station was a hot mess. The food court is not worth it. The chicken strip basket had 2 chicken strips and 5 tater tots. If you get a side of tater tots you get 7-8 tater tots. Overall I would say for the cost, I don't think it's worth it. There wasn't enough to actually do. There are other places in the area with more things to do, that are safer for your kids and also worth the price.

Family group of 4, 2 adults and 2 teens, had a great time here. You can pretty much pet all the…read moreanimals. Capybara, foxes, skunks, kangaroos, a camel, and a sloth, plus a lot more. Staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. We will definitely be going here again soon.

The place needs to be closed for cleaning! I had to take a shower to get the smell off of me. The…read moreanimals seem to be interactive with people but desperate for food.

Absolutely wonderful spring break outing at Heard! We love this museum and wildlife sanctuary about…read more30 minutes away in McKinney. Heard offers short and longer nature trails with tons of areas to rest, shade, and signs. Our favorite parts this time were the dragons along the path. Kids from ages 2+ can have a fun time here. Bring a picnic, cold water, and enjoy nature!

It has been fun watching The Heard develope over the years. I remember when it first opened decades…read moreago. I visited and left feeling I'd just walked through a hot pasture. Which,it really was back then. Jump forward and civilization has grown right up to the doorstep. However,once you park and enter,another world opens up. They've done a great job of developing the place where you can go and see what north Texas was in its unspoiled condition, as well as participating in organized activities. Such things as flashlight night walks for all ages to the fund raiser I attended today. There's something for everyone especially if you're new to this area. If you haven't been and especially if you have kids...check it out !