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    Once In A Wild

    5.0 (3 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    5 years ago

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    Great stuff all around. Friendly staff and love learning about all walks of life I may have never know.

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    Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

    Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

    3.8
    (590 reviews)
    16.9 km

    My 5 yr old grandson and I did the VIP private experience with tour guide Tucson along with the…read moreRhino experience , after which we drove through on our own.. This did make it more expensive, but for us it was worth it...We have been able to feed many giraffes, but never have met a rhino up close and my grandson loved being able to brush them and touch them.. I chose the private tour , so I could relax and enjoy it without having to drive...and all the info Tucson gave us on all the animals and all their programs made the drive back through on our own a lot more interesting. I was very impressed with their setup and how many babies they have.. I would recommend getting their early...The tour was a wednesday at 930 and we only had one other car on the road with us....when I drove back through , there was a lot of car stoppage , cause of course every car wants to stop for every group of animals and I will say the group at the entrance gate holds you for ranson so you better have food for them so you can get thru.. Didn't try the food , but the fudge at the restaurant was really good. The only thing I was disappointed in was the avairy...If you just want to see a lot of beautiful budgies and a few chickens, then go for it, but they had no interest in the food sticks and just flew away from it for the most part...We are used to the lorikeets that land on you, so my grandson was just bored with it...

    We had a great time at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch! Took our 3yo daughter and 1 yo son last…read moreweekend. I thought the safari drive was just okay. First, I was a tad disappointed in the quantity of the animals out there. There were long stretches of the drive where I caught myself thinking, " there's nothing out here". Second, don't bother buying feed. A lot of the animals were more interested in food provided in their troughs than the passing vehicles. And, I have a feeling they're fed well enough ...they don't care if you're throwing food. Third, cars tend to bottleneck to look at NOTHING. I think the staff should do a better job explaining you can pass. At least I hope you can, because I did. I wasn't waiting for some of these people. Other than that, I thought the facilities themselves were clean, well lit, and impressive. They've got a great restaurant where you can have lunch (although I felt the prices were exorbitant as they often are with these "tourist traps"). They've got some great exhibits with monkeys and you can get pretty darn close to some giraffes. My little girl had a particularly good time in the aviary. Seeing her face as that bird landed on her stick was just the best. Solid gift shop. Overall, felt the cost was higher than necessary, but solid family outing. It's worth going.

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    THE FARMYARD PONY & HORSE RIDES-PET-N-ZOO

    THE FARMYARD PONY & HORSE RIDES-PET-N-ZOO

    4.3
    (11 reviews)
    12.4 km

    We had a really nice time visiting the farm today. Cheri was a great host! Here is my advice before…read moregoing: 1. Don't be in a rush. The entire farm is ran by one amazing woman. Sometimes she will need to check new customers in, take someone on a pony ride, or tend to an animal. Allow 2 - 2.5 hours to enjoy the property 2. Don't be afraid to interact with the animals. This city gal was terrified when chickens came to eat out of my hand but we ended up having a great time 3. Do leave a tip if you can. Cheri adopts older animals that would otherwise be euthanized. It's expensive and she is doing it all on her own! 4. It's a small property ran by a retiree. She keeps the animals in pens during open hours otherwise they are free to roam. It is a bit run down in places but I'm certain the animals don't mind! 5. When you arrive enter on the left side of the farm if you are looking at it from the road. Google will direct you incorrectly to the right side of the property but since it's a small farm not such a big deal!

    We visited in March 2024 and we had an incredible time here! We came when they opened on a weekday…read moreand the owner was still opening up. What a hardworking person she is, taking care of the animals and making sure they're all okay. She said we can call her Cowgrammy. It seems like a really tough job taking care of the animals and it costs a lot of money, so we were happy to add onto her reasonable prices with a nice donation. You know it's going to help support the animals and keep them happy! This one of of the favorite things in our whole trip to San Antonio for our 5 year old daughter. She got to feed the animals and she rode a pony, that's pretty much top tier entertainment for a 5 year old. Excellent excellent excellent, support this place as much as you can!

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    San Antonio Zoo

    San Antonio Zoo

    3.5
    (736 reviews)
    19.1 km

    One of my goals is to make it to all the Texas Metropolitan Zoo's. Dallas-Done, Forth Worth-Done,…read moreHouston-Done, Austin-TBD, San Antonio-Now Done! This will actually be the 3rd time to the SA zoo, but now it deserves a review specially for consistency. Parking is pretty easy to navigate and I'd say it's fairly close to the zoo. I would say they need to provide more disable parking options. Gorilla, Giraffes, Hippos, Crocodiles/Alligators, Rhinos, Black Bear, were the main attractions, especially with it being scorching hot! (I don't blame the other animals for not being out directly in the sun honestly) a plethora of exotic birds too! The gorilla was my favorite, the ones SA zoo has are super majestic looking and you get really great views of them too. It's easy to get around the zoo because there are a lot of signs that clearly tell you where to go, plus maps, and employees to assist. They have plenty of air conditioned areas and also water mist areas to get rehydrated and to take a break from the heat. They have a good number of eating stations to get something good to drink or eat. SA zoo gets a B+ for consistency and good number of animals!

    I'll start by saying we live locally and have a season pass, so this is a convenient spot for us to…read morebring our toddler for an hour or two to get out of the house. Would I drive hours just to visit this zoo? No--but honestly, I wouldn't do that for most zoos, other than maybe the Omaha Zoo. The zoo has always been clean and well kept every time we've visited. We usually go first thing when it opens, and it's never been too busy--except for one time when we accidentally went on a school field trip day, which was... a lot! There is a small kangaroo area you can pay extra to enter, where you can get up close, pet them if they allow it, and take photos. My 13-year-old son thought this was really cool, and honestly, I did too. My toddler especially enjoys the small indoor aquarium area. Overall, it's a great, easy place to spend an hour or two.

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    Triple H Equitherapy

    Triple H Equitherapy

    5.0
    (1 review)
    40.8 km

    What an amazing place! I've visited twice to learn about the special type of therapy used…read morehere--equine therapy (i.e., therapy using horses)--and both times I've been blown away by the impact of their programs on patients. Located about 40 minutes away from San Antonio in Pipe Creek, TX (about 10 miles away from Helotes), this establishment is volunteer-based and very organized! All of the instructors and volunteers are very nice, and the horses are friendly and well cared for! Although I saw several different groups out and about, the program I directly observed is called "Equine Assisted Group Psychotherapy for Active Duty Military and Veterans," which is completely donation-based and free for veterans at the VA. This course provides a unique take on group therapy: it focuses on relationally-centered horse riding and builds on important self-reflective topics covered over an 8 week period. During the lessons, there is individualized attention and emphasis on how to overcome fear, develop trust, overcome resistance, and build a healthy relationship with their assigned horse. Each person learns how to care for and groom the horses, interact with and read the horses' emotions, and ultimately saddle and ride the horses with supervision by certified instructors. The instructors have certificates in counseling, instructing, and therapeutic horsemanship. I'd definitely recommend checking out this place if you're looking for equine therapy and/or would like to volunteer with their programs focused on therapeutic horsemanship!!

    From the owner: Triple H Equitherapy provides a wide range of horse-assisted activities and therapy for children,…read moreteens, adults and seniors. Our horse therapists specialize in helping folks who face physical, mental, emotional, or social challenges. Equine centered physical and psychological therapy programs, experiential learning curricula, and opportunities to nurture acceptable social behaviors are offered year-round. Service-to-community experiences and life skills training situations are presented for at-risk youth from residential facilities, juvenile probation offices, and local community programs. A variety of programs serve disabled veterans, particularly those facing the challenges of PTSD.

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