The place was very rundown and the hayride was more of a view of all the rusting iron trash they…read morehave than anything else and powerlines. They also really need to clean the fish tanks in the reptile area. Still a great experience they just need to clean up the place a little bit. Having said that I still recommend going, the animals are wonderful and very soothing the sheep don't jump up on you like other places and the giant horse Trucky is a very gentle giant.

I chose to take my family here after reading reviews and pictures, and while it was okay, I was a…read morebit disappointed. Looking now, I realize the reviews and pics are from up to 8 years ago. I think the farm hasn't been maintained well since. We got there early and there was already a ton of animal poop in the pens and lots of trash all around left to rust. Some is charming, like an old tractor, some isn't like old broken buckets etc. My husband referred to it as "more of a looking zoo" as there isn't much interaction with the animals. You can only enter the very first pen of goats. All of the other animals are in pens that you cannot enter, or feed them. Then there is a tractor ride. We got on and had to wait about twenty minutes to go because they wanted a full ride. It goes through an incredibly bumpy trail through...a weed filled field. Branches hitting everyone along the way. At least we're in NH in the fall where even an unkempt field with giant power lines is pretty. It goes past some llamas toward the end which was cute. I think Carriage Shack Farm should focus on cleaning up the pens, pruning the hayride path and adding some animals to see on it. The Halloween blowup trail was unnecessary when there's clearly work that needs to be done. I might try again in a few years but currently the place does not look like the old pictures posted by past guests.

The old Benson's animal park they did a good thing made it a nice park to enjoy walking picnics…read morewalking around and playing they have trails you can walk on they have old nostalgia left over from the zoo days cages the old shoe house and much more they also have a dedication to September 11 very cool so take your kids and have fun

Love trekking Benson's Park in Winter, Spring Summer or Fall! Great place for family, friends and…read morepets.

Every single year I visit the Boston Lights at the Franklin Park Zoo, and somehow, it just keeps…read moregetting better and better. The lights were super dope this year! You can tell they put a lot of thought and creativity into new ideas and themes. I especially loved the Asian-inspired display. The owls, the panda bears, and the beautiful glowing dragons were stunning. There's something magical about the way the zoo transforms at night. The lights make me feel happy, almost like stepping into another world. If you haven't been, you have to go at night to really experience the full effect. Every year I think they've outdone themselves, once again. It's truly an amazing, breathtaking experience for all ages.

Review for Zoo Lights…read more Really cool light display for all types of animals. I like that it is a walkthrough experience that you can go at your own pace. It is also organized in a way that that you walk in one direction and don't have to think so you really get to relax and enjoy the experience. You don't need a map and you don't miss any part of the light display. The displays are huge. I loved the sounds/music that went along with the displays. Some of the animals moved too! The interactive segments were pretty cool too, but I did not wait for them since there were lines. Great experience and stroller friendly! The parking situation was very chaotic so having better organization for that would improve the whole experience.

We LOVE YORK ZOO! Again - remember we are in Maine and not the San Diego Zoo or Bronx Zoo- so be…read morekind. Perfect for families and kids! This is a fun amusement park with rides for small children like going to a carnival- they have bumper carts and go carts. They have camel and pony rides for extra costs too! Upon entry we were a little confused as to where the action was, after speaking with the Butterfly lady we headed past the wetlands of ducks- we made it to the coolest part of the zoo! The MAINE attractions include monkeys, sloths, ostriches, reindeers, ravens, foxes, Kookaburras, zebras, lemurs, deer, geese, large blue pigeon, owls, Asian otter, Ankole cattle, chickens, goats, ducks, alligators, kangaroos, prairie dogs, and a lioness and tiger!! They have a butterfly kingdom filled with lovely plants and butterflies and a reptile area filled with tarantulas, snakes, frogs. Our favorite parts were feeding the birds for $2.50! What a fun experience! The birds were so friendly and loved eating from the popsicle stick with seeds! Then we were able to feed the goats, deer and ducks! The baby deer was SO CUTE and the animals are adorable and come right up to you. We were OVERJOYED that we had the ENTIRE zoo to ourselves cause it was raining but the monkeys were still going wild and howling! It was so much fun! Also Moxie is my favorite animal- she is three years old and is a beautiful Tiger. She sat right in front of us and was majestic to appreciate- she is a calm tiger. All the animals are taken care for and we are so glad we made the stop today! It was $18 per person and honestly had a blast. Great for visiting in the summer and early September as they close September 21! Next year they will have a Capybara! We also stopped by the gift shop and got some eco friendly Tiger and Giraffe totes for $5! Very affordable place perfect for young families and fun for children. Please come and support this zoo and amusement pa

Follow and trust your GPS! The sign for the Wild Kingdom is clear but the road is small as you…read moredrive towards the Park. Plenty of parking so don't worry about when you arrive. We bought our tickets online making it easy to enter the park. As you come up to the entrance, to the right are the rides, snack bar and restrooms. We grabbed a snack before heading in, but you can bring your lunch if you want. There is a pretty clear trail to follow. The butterfly exhibit was wonderful, our kids loved hours the butterflies were flying around freely. Bird exhibit was fun and watch out for the goats of you go into the fenced area to feed them. They will overwhelm you as they know you have the food. A fun experience, especially for the little ones. They've do have a lioness and a tiger. We liked looking at the Texas longhorns. Those horns were over six feet long. Interesting to see. They do have another snack bar inside the zoo area if you decide to take a break there. They had camel and pony rides which the kids loved. A nice day visit for the family.

This zoo is T I N Y. We visited here for the walk through holiday light display and it took us…read moremaybe 10 minutes to get through the ENTIRE zoo. The price for the ZooLights was reasonable so no complaints there. I'm not sure what animals they have as all we saw out was a buffalo and a bear because it was soooo cold out. The light setup was really lovely, though. I like how well organized it was with arrows to guide you in the right direction. The butterfly display was our favorite. There was a setup at the end of the walk through for small children with rides and snacks. There was a cookie decorating station and some other activities as well. We did not partake in any of that festive fun or any of the snacks. The gift shop is very small and really only caters to small children. Lots of parking available for this zoo so no need to worry about that. Easily accessible and organized.

I went with friends. We did the red panda experience. You get to feed treats to the little guy. He…read moreonly ate 2 bites then went up on the branch and fell asleep. I was ok that we got to feed him. But I was upset that we don't $125 each to have the experience which was not much at all. Only to find out the lady that feeds him earlier fed him a big breakfast. You do not get a refund or a pass to try again on another day, if he doesn't want yo come down to eat. I think when they know they have an appointment for this you would feed him less so the experience would have a better chance of happening. The rest of the zoo was good many animals were not there because they are someplace warm for the winter. They still had several animals to see. They all looked healthy. The zoo is very clean. There was no food to buy anywhere so we had to leave to get something to eat. It was very cold today and I would have loved buying a cup of cocoa or coffee or even tea. All in all it was a fun day at the zoo. And no crowds so we could see all animals easily.

Animal Adventures in Bolton, MA is truly a hidden gem and an amazing rescue doing wonderful work…read morefor animals in need. Every animal there is clearly well cared for, loved, and given a safe second chance. We had the opportunity to meet so many amazing creatures...reptiles, birds, mammals, and even some more exotic residents! The highlight of mine and my fiancé's visit was the otter encounter, and it was unforgettable! Our tour guide, Marshall, was fantastic; knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the animals. He made the entire experience fun and educational, and his care for the animals really showed. Interacting with the otters up close was something we'll never forget. I can't recommend Animal Adventures enough. If you're looking for an engaging, hands-on, and heartwarming experience while supporting a rescue, this is the perfect place. We will definitely be back!

It's always cool to see animals up close to have a better view but for what expense?…read more That you're supporting exotic animal abuse, can taste their feces in the air in the entire place, and looking at them distressed in a cage 2x their body length. You cannot witness these animals in a fun active manner, they are crammed in tiny cages in survival mode, mostly are freaked out. The biggest ones that hit me was about 12 lemers crammed in a tiny cage all together. Then a tiny monkey was clearly loosing his mind, screaming at us, very frantic, in a cage a size small enough for a parakeet. (Good thing he was behind glass for our safety :-( ) This is not a place ppl drop of their pets (very FEW have) and these animals are not turned over to this place by zoo's that will not take these animals. This is mostly black market purchases that have gotten out of control. No one that loved an animal/pet would bring it here to slowly rot in this place. This is not a sanctuary- it's hell for these poor animals. This place is someone's house, with small added sheds around the yard and 3/4 tiny outdoor enclosures turned into a major hoarding zoo with the smallest of cages, stacked on top and next to each other. Putting these animals in dyer situations. When will these ppl stop buying animals? They have NO room. Surely, there has to be laws especially for the exotic animals crammed up crying for someone/something to save them. Heartbreaking, disgusting, and just outright wrong. -and to the gentleman replying to these Yelp post about this business. Please open up a lemonade stand and save up some money to get these animals in safer conditions and looks like you need a health evaluation. How are the fire codes in this place? Get off complaining and go clean the crappy cages, thank you

Again, one can always debate the ethics of a zoo, but putting that aside for a minute, Soutwicks…read morewas/is a great experience. Friendly people, a variety of exhibits and just an overall good time. I sprung for the combo ticket that gave me access to the train and skylift. The train was very 'meh' and defiantly more for the kids. I enjoyed the skylift, its just high enough for you to get a Birdseye view above the park, but not so high to make you unconformable, and it goes at a great speed so that you can enjoy the ride. I was little surprised as there were a few exhibits that didn't seem enclosed like the flamingos, a couple of the birds, and the prairie dogs, I don't know how they keep them in the enclosers. Taking my time I was able to do the whole zoo in about 3 hours. Like most attractions, the concession options are grossly overpriced. Everything was outside, there were no inside exhibits except for one small building. Again, a great day overall and a return trip will be in order.

Really nice zoo. Definitely gives an experience at other zoos don't. I love that you can walk in…read moreand feed the deer. The only recommendation I would make is the area where you can go in and feed the goats. I would limit the amount of small children that you allow in because it can be overwhelming.

We have used curious creatures 3 times in the past for our daughters Birthday , she lives lives…read moreanimals ! We just had 6 fur babies0 now 2.Sheceiujd have 20, lol if soace allowed .We rescue animals off if fzcebook marketplace mostly .Anyhow my dagger is 32 but special needs , and her friends too.My own experience with the staff is they're very patient and kind .Ibskdo can't edit this year until my 5 yr old grandson gets to exleruence this fir the first time .I highly , highly recommend =

What an amazing birthday party for my daughter! This is the perfect party for an animal lover!read more

A great place to explore butterflies. Great showcases and an entire environment where they fly all…read morearound you

This was a very fun place to take a 3 year old on a dreary, rainy day. We had a lot of fun…read moremarveling we the different kinds of butterflies and we especially enjoyed the bonus quail. The staff inside the butterfly garden were friendly and excited to share information about the different species. Overall, fun but a little expensive for what you get.

What a great experience for my kids (6 and 13). Read the website for details but there's something…read morefor all ages in this tiny little place. Both kids were engaged and Ellen did a great job of doing so at the proper level. Highly recommended

Great experience! Ellen, the Marine Biologist was outstanding! Our kids loved it and learned a ton…read more The touch tanks were their favorite as well as the Scavenger Hunt. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge and passion!