We booked a trip during Spring Break and this is most definitely worth it! We stayed in Waco and…read moredrove about 1.5 hrs to arrive at the 9AM tour. They say early is when animals are most active. Animals are more I likely to approach us. We chose the guided tour vs self tour. It was windy and chilly at the time we went. Check weather and dress appropriately to enjoy the open air tour! It was an incredible experience. I can't believe it's just outside of Waco! The first tour guide was interactive, talkative, and informative. He gave us quizzes. Our tour guide leaving was more pleasant. We enjoyed the ride back. She spoke less, however, we were able to enjoy the ride taking it all in. She gave us tidbits of information as we moved along... There's a really nice gift shop during the tour break, petting zoo, and cafe. The cart with less people is best. A crowded cart is not that comfortable. Curiosity is key when riding with others.

We celebrated our anniversary at Fossil Rim, and we truly couldn't be happier with the experience…read more Our guide, Caitlyn, was absolutely phenomenal! I love her admiration of giraffes. She was so informative and shared fascinating insights about the animals and the history of the land. I was genuinely surprised to learn they've discovered dinosaur footprints and fossils right in the ridge--it added such a cool layer to the tour. From the giraffes to the cheetahs and everything in between, we loved getting up close. Being able to feed animals I never thought I'd encounter was a highlight. It felt like such a personal, high-quality experience rather than just a drive-through. We are already planning our return trip to try the "Behind the Scenes" package!

Blue Hills Ranch is a can't miss experience. The staff were so incredibly welcoming, warm, and…read moreknowledgable. They went above and beyond to make us feel like family and at home. The animals are so well taken care of and loved. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience, and we are so glad to have stayed there. Special shout out to Allen the Chef who made some of the most delicious meals I have had and Anne and Jackie who were so knowledgeable about otters and kangaroos. We also loved Dundee (their baby kangaroo.)

Spent the weekend here and had great animal adventures. We stayed in the kangaroo cabins. The cabin…read moreitself had everything and was great accommodations. The place was clean and just the right size for my wife and I. Being city folks you forget how dark it is out in the country at nights. It was nice. We signed up for these adventures to make the weekend even more fun: 1. Feed baby kangaroo(Bodhi). This was about a 30 minute session where we got to feed him a bottle and kibble. It really was an amazing experience. 2. Bucket of food and self guided feeding of animals. We walked the property and hid to feed so many animals. All of the animals were friendly toward people. They were all very good motivated. We encountered a giraffe, donkeys, zebras, horses, cows, pigs, dwarf steers, camels, emu, deer, buffalo and more. The animals were often trying to bully their way to the front of the line. The cow Oreo who has not skipped a meal was always front of the line. 3. Afternoon safari ride in ATV. This was a fun ride around the property. Did not see any new animals but had a great time. The cows out at pasture were thrilled to be fed. 4. Giraffe encounter and meal. This was a little expensive but I would spend it again. The giraffes were super friendly and personable. We wanted to take them home because they were so much fun. The guide, experience and never felt rushed made this worth it. Our guide was top notch. I think her name was Jackie but could be wrong.

What an awesome deal. During 2020 COVID hell, this was the happiest day we've had in ... a while…read more I saw All About Animals somewhat randomly on Groupon, and it piqued my interest immediately. We'd been trying to figure out what to do for both kids' birthdays this summer with the no-normal-parties bummer going on. Maybe we could do a masked-up animal show n tell on the back patio...? So I called Cindi (owner of All About Animals) after reading up on her website. She was generally doing online only stuff and was NOT doing birthday parties. I totally understood, I said - we weren't about to have a bunch of kids over right now. But would she do a "private" show n tell for just our 4-person family? She would. Score! Outdoors is too hot for some of the animals during the Texas summer, so we set up inside, with a table for her and 4 chairs facing the table, about 8-10' away. The agreement was she'd be masked up the entire time and so would we. She also left her shoes at the door, which we didn't even ask her to do. The kids loved it. We loved it. It was... just perfect. We picked 10 critters and geared it towards ones we could touch and often hold. The pictures don't show all 10, but dude... it was just awesome. Fun AND highly educational. If you're an animal person AND can be safe and respectful during this time, I HIGHLY recommend this. The kids were immediately asking when the next time Ms Cindi could come over again with her animals. Just... awesome!

From the owner: All About Animals is a mobile live animal educational outreach service. We bring the zoo to you!…read moreServicing parties, schools, churches, scouts, libraries and more!

We had a great time with the capybaras. Todd was a wonderful host…read more Yes, this is a "premium" experience, but the whole family had fun.

Come to the farm and feed the capybaras! Definitely upgrade your ticket to the VIP, it's worth the…read moreextra cost to ride the trail instead of walking it

We had a fun visit to this zoo! We are members of the Dallas Zoo so reciprocity is 50% off per…read moreticket. Arrive at 9:30 to get tickets and get in line to enter on a weekend. There is a ton of shade to walk under. The animal enclosures are large and spacious. We hit it with perfect timing right when the zoo opened at 10 am so most animals were active right after their morning feedings. There are interactive talks at the exhibits scheduled throughout the day. It is not quite as random as at smaller zoos where you might stumble across a team member willing to share their passion about one of the animals. There is some ongoing construction so you have to double back on the route. The food they had was very good and affordable for a large tourist attraction. Would definitely return!

One of the best zoos I've visited. Right up there with D.C. and San Diego…read more The exhibits are thoughtfully designed and curated. It's reasonably priced at $22/person and only $5 to park. The amount of people, and especially large strollers & wagons was quite annoying.

Very affordable family friendly pumpkin patch. Price is $16 per 3+ includes all attractions. Food…read moreprices are affordable they have $2 hot dogs, $2.50 nachos. You can bring your own food as well they have plenty of picnic tables throughout the place. Lot of friendly animals. Will be coming back soon. Definitely recommend

Went for my birthday with my bestie and her two munchkins. Had SO MUCH FUN. $15 admission no…read moreproblem. Tons of activities...bouncy bubble (like a bounce house, but so much better because it doesn't have walls), a rolling hamster wheel thats hilarious, hay for climbing, bouncy-horse ride game, pony ride, petting zoo, corn-hole, silly photo-op spots, kiddie train, tennis ball skeet shooting, connect the dots game, kick-ball target game, and of course the maze! All the animals in the petting zoo were eager for and loving all the affection. The staff was friendly, cheerful and accommodating. All in all a great way to spend an afternoon

Nice Zoo, especially for families and in the cooler weather. Although some of the cages seemed…read moresmall for the animals inside, all looked healthy. Quite a variety of creatures inside and out.

First time visiting Cameron Park Zoo - we had an excellent experience (middle of August in Texas is…read moreHOT). We found that many of the paths are shaded which is a great help. Some of the animals were sleeping, some are active, and all appear to be ok. Occasionally a loud bang like a cannon would go off - startled us the first few times - and we later found out that it was to scare off the vultures that was interfering with the exhibits. Suggestion - get familirize with the map of the zoo - the signage at the zoo can really be improved so we know which direction to go for the next exhibits of interest when we exit the one we in. My sense of direction is not the best - maps and signage is a real help. Worth another visit if the grandkids are interested.

Fun little open-air train that starts near the Fort Worth zoo and follows a 40 minute out and back…read moreroute along the trinity river and Trinity Park. Beautiful views and a pleasant ride, if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of comfort. My 6'1" husband's legs barely fit in the train and my butt was numb by the end, but it was a small price to pay for the joy of the ride. My kids thought it was the most fun thing they'd done in a while, and we do lots of fun things. Whether or not you consider this to be an expensive activity probably depends on how many kids you have. I read a few reviews that thought this was cheap fun, but we paid $37 for our family of 7. Ouch! FYI the current prices (as of Feb 2020 anyway) are $5 per kid and $6 per adults. CASH ONLY. FYI: I think there used to be two pick up stations but the day we went the train was only picking up from the zoo station. The train left every hour on the hour, with the last departure at 4pm. The train was definitely full to capacity, so I would advise arriving 15 min before departure so you can be there when the previous train arrives and snag your seats together.

CORRECT ADDRESS: 1700 Colonial Parkway…read more CASH ONLY! My 2 year old loves this train! The train comes approx. every hour. They can close up if it gets too hot (100 degrees or more, or super cold/bad weather) you can call of you are unsure. Their website also provides the times/days they are open, seems to change every season. Even on hot days when the train is moving you usually get a nice breeze, you go over bridges and can count turtles in the eater, under bridges, through parks and wave at the people and bicyclists. It stops about halfway through and you can grab a drink, snacks or ice cream, they only stop for about 5 minutes though. DO NOT hold up the train, a lady was halfway in a train car waiting for the rest of her family and got yelled at in front of everyone by the conductor. They have a schedule to keep, be considerate!

What a fun day at the Dallas Zoo. We purchased a zoo membership a few months ago. As a part of the…read moremembers they offer members only events. This morning was one of those special days. When they sent out the member email 6 weeks ago, I selected my tickets & parking. I'm so glad I did!! When my friend tried to get tickets earlier this week it was sold out. The zoo staff did a great job setting up drinks and snacks for members snd staffing each exhibit with knowledgeable docents. Whether the docent was 18 years old or 80, they were well versed in the animals, species and habitat. Our visit was 8-11am. We noticed how lovely it was to have shade froth over so many of the walking trails. A definite plus in Texas on those hot days. Parking was so easy since we planned ahead when we got our tickets. Tickets and parking are both free & handled digitally. Just be sure to go online to secure your tickets in advance. Enjoy

Great zoo, nice variety of animals. The membership pass pays for itself if you attend more than…read moreonce in a year as it includes admission and parking Reservations for the day of entry are easy to make. It gets busy on the weekend, I recommend coming early as the parking lot fills up by 11am and then traffic moved to the ancillary lot which is a ways away. You enter at a different area of the zoo, not the front

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 !