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 !

Having spent the last 6 years (almost 7) as part of the team at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch, I can…read moresay from the bottom of my heart that this place is truly special. Our mission here centers on two core pillars: delivering top-tier care to our animals alongside our vet team (see our facebook for videos from our attending veterinarian) and educating the public. Many of the resident animals here are rescues or wouldn't have had the chance to survive on their own in the wild. Giving them a safe, enriched, and loving forever home where they can thrive is what drives our care team every single day. Working alongside such a passionate, dedicated staff makes all the hard work worth it. Everyone on our team goes above and beyond--whether that's guiding interactive tours, sharing conservation stories, or ensuring our animals receive the best hands-on daily care possible. Come and ask them how much they love working here! We are thankful for Costco Prosper for giving us fresh produce every week and Kroger distribution center in south lake for sending us meat for our deep freeze! If you're looking for a fun, educational experience where you can get up close with incredible animals while supporting a cause that truly matters, come visit us! We love sharing our passion with the community and can't wait to welcome you.

Our littles went here on a field trip and absolutely LOVED seeing all the animals! It is always…read moreencouraging to find somewhere our boys can learn more about things they love!

The people are nice, the cats are absolutely beautiful. They take great care of their animals. I…read moreloved it here. I'll be back.

I honestly really enjoyed this place with my family. We stayed local for spring break and I was…read morelooking for activities for my kids and they are obsessed with tigers; so I googled and stumbled upon this place. I honestly did not have any high expectations because everyone told me to go to Sharkarosa last year and that place was a little disappointing. Also people told me this place was a flop too; but they seemed to have decent reviews and tigers and that's all my kiddos cared about. Pulling in I was still having no expectations; we checked in; we had "donated" online prior to arriving so we were given a map and some simple instructions and on we were on our way. They have a ton of cats! Yes I have a love hate relationship for places like this and zoos because I feel sympathy for the animal being in a cage; however I due understand most are rescued and are alive because of places like this. But this place by far is one of the better places; it's clean; workers are constantly cleaning the habitats; the animals overall were active and not in "comatose" "depressed" state as I've seen before at other places. For the most part a lot of the habitats were very large with lots in them; so that was refreshing. I saw a ton of cats I've never seen. I think tigers are beautiful; however I was really in awe of the Lion, Lambert and then the Servals! They were just amazing. They had tigers, ligers, lions, servals, bobcats, cougars, etc. my kids really enjoyed it as well as my husband and I. The memorial wall was touching; and the gift shop is decent. I did find out they offer a feeding tour in the evenings and that's something we may check out in the future. All in all it was a great experience for us.

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's…read morequite large and has a number of amenities like a small pond, winding creek and access to an adventure park on the grounds. There are trails as well as paved paths for walking and jogging enthusiasts. The trails do not have much of an elevation change, but they are immersive enough to where you feel like you are in nature. In the midst of one of the trails, you can see the platforms and zip lines associated with the Go Ape Adventure Park. There is a part of another trail that has a beautiful wooden deck that is very peaceful and is akin to other parks I've experienced in Japan and Hawaii. So, if you like changes of scenery, Oak Point is a great option- it's a chameleon in that way. There are restroom facilities that are well maintained located by the large pond as well as ample parking. As far as variety of landscapes and well maintained grounds, Oak Point is definitely a terrific option for outdoor activities in DFW.

this is a great nature spot with cool trails. some of them were overgrown and not well kept with…read morelots of poison ivy. some of the trails were very muddy and slippery. the boardwalk feature is nice.

I started hearing some scampering in my attic a few months ago. And much worse, my dogs heard it…read moretoo. I called A Wildlife Pro DFW after having another company tell me I had to spend thousands of dollars to replace my insulation and all sorts of stuff. Aaron came out the very next day to take a look at my property. He told me that there was nearly no damage to my attic, just a few holes around the roof line of my house. He put these little doors on the holes so that the squirrels could leave but not get back in. Within a week, he came back and fixed up the holes. He was able to do this while I was at work, which was really convenient. This work cost less than I expected and the animals were out quickly. all the staff which I talked to were nice and very knowledgeable. I like that they're construction focused and humane to animals instead of exterminator service. There have been no more critters in my attic, driving my dogs insane with their squirrely sounds.

Have plenty of trees, squirrels, etc around. Asked Matt to secure home so we do not get any…read morevisitors inside the house. Replaced vents, secured/painted corners and other openings around the house. We had squirrels in our previous home, and so Matt and team did a great job then so we asked them to come out to our new home again. Went well ... all work completed in two trips. Matt, Carl and Katherine are very professional and did a great job sticking to schedule.

If you find yourself in the Plano/Carrollton area and need a break from the concrete jungle, Arbor…read moreHills Nature Preserve is an absolute must. My husband and I came here for a weekend trek, and it's easily one of the best outdoor spots in North Texas. What I love most is the versatility. Whether you're looking for a smooth, paved stroll or want to get your boots a little dusty on the dirt hiking trails, they've got you covered. It's a great mix of elevation and flat stretches. It's a great spot for everyone. Pets are welcome (on leashes!), and there is a fantastic playground near the parking lot--perfect for kiddos who still have energy to burn after a hike. You'll see a beautiful variety of plants and likely some local wildlife. Just a heads-up: they do have warning signs posted for snakes and poison ivy, so definitely keep an eye on your surroundings while you explore. The parking lot is huge, but this place is popular! We arrived around 1:00 PM and it was nearly at capacity. We were lucky to snag a stall, but I'd definitely recommend arriving earlier in the morning if you want to avoid the parking hunt.

Arbor Hills is a place near and dear to my heart. This is one of the best places to get away from…read morethe crowded areas and just enjoy nature. The entrance area is always crowded so people don't get to see how amazing this place is. It's incredible because once you go off trail, you can see for miles to around and the sunset views are phenomenal. There are plenty of shortcuts around this area if you just want to do a quick loop to the observation tower and back to the main entrance. I took my old dog out here years ago and went off trail to isolated areas. I hope other dog owners get to see how happy she is and how much joy dogs get from being in this place. It's fairly common to see people taking family photos here but again, I truly recommend walking in off trail areas for 10 minutes to get spectacular photos.

Cesar was very responsive, my first reply was from him and not an AI bot. He was personable, on…read moresite quickly, and was very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend and would hire again!

Fast response! This family owned business is who you should call if God forbid if you have a rat…read more Not only did they help get rid of it but they also helped seal up areas that caused the problem. They've been back since to help us get rid of ants. They are quick, professional and reasonably priced (although I would pay any amount to have gotten the rat out of my house!)

Roberto is the absolute BEST!!! He's been treating our property for over 3 years now and I couldn't…read morebe happier! He comes by every 3 months and I really notice the difference with the bugs and scorpions staying away. With all the new housing construction, we were getting a ton of scorpions and spiders but ever since we hired Roberto, we haven't had ANY problems! He also installed his patent owned garage shield and it's AMAZING! I'm so incredibly happy with this product!! It not only keeps the pests out but also keeps the dirt and debris out of our garage as well! Living in Texas I've always been so scared to walk in our garage due to the snakes. But now with this shield installed, it seals all the gaps and it's such a relief! Plus our garage has never been cleaner! I highly recommend this to everyone. You won't be disappointed! Hern's pest control service and garage shield is a win win!

They've been at my House when scheduled (I have a year…read morecontract) sprayed and are very professional. And the owner is very nice. No bugs anymore. I'd say yes, and yes.

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Connemara Conservancy is a beautiful oasis in the middle of urban sprawl. I happened upon this…read moreplace while driving to Trail in the Woods, and am so thankful we found it! It's one of my favorite places to hike. I love that the motto of this place is to conserve land for future generations, saving space from widespread development that turned beautiful grasslands into cityscapes. They are constantly working to restore native grasses and plants here, and even returned some quail to the area. It's a nice place to go on a weekend morning to view Allen/Plano the way it was meant to be experienced. We've had falcons fly right over us, seen many beautiful birds including baby woodpeckers, butterflies, and native flowers. There are even art installations (that kept my kiddo motivated to keep walking), and events hosted here, like the Mediterranean meal event in the Meadow. We'll be joining the hayride in October! Check out their website for events and opportunities to donate, to ensure this land stays free of development forever. Connemaraconservancy.org

Founded as one of the first land trust in Texas in 1981, a substantial portion of land was set…read moreaside to prevent the development and provide wide-open natural spaces for future generations. I've literally watched this area go from fenced pasture to butting up against golf courses, movie theaters, and neighborhoods. It's not slowing down so, this fabulous green space is more than a respite from the constant go-go only yeards away. During this Shelter in Place Time its Paradise and soul-nourishing. If you haven't explored yet, plan a day out. It's worth it. After walking into the property on a former country road, it opens up to pasture as it has been for over a hundred years. Bordering on a beautiful live water creek its easy to imagine our predecessors stopping here for water before continuing a journey. There is a garden here tended seasonally by volunteers as are birdhouses for rare local species. This is a treasure.