The one thing I love about traveling is going to the places that aren't well known or off the…read morebeaten path that tourists don't normally stop. Well, this is a gem if you have time to check it out. Lynn was extremely knowledgeable and took her time answering questions, letting us pet the animals and look at everything at our pace. It was cold, we were the only group there and it was like a private zoo tour. Our 8 year old said it was the best zoo he ever visited :) It's was worth the cost of admittance and such a nice addition to Meramec caverns! Highly recommend

very traumatizing the way the animals are kept and taken care of. inappropriate living spaces for…read moreexotic animals. do not support. the alaskan fox that couldn't move from bone degenerative disease they were hoping was "pregnant" made me nauseous so i had to leave.

This place is great! I went here on a class trip today and I genuinely enjoyed it the staff were…read morenice and the play place was fun and chaotic but it was a great experience I would genuinely come back again 5 Stars!

They took one look at me and decided that I would have to pay $23 + tax for a $20 package even…read morethough the price on their board right behind the register shows the $20 price. Do not go here! I make it a rule to only patronize businesses that don't discriminate.

We love GoPlay! It is on the top of our list of indoor play options in STL. We have been to both…read morethe chesterfield and lake st. louis locations! Both do a good job of keeping the space looking in good shape and clean! I think this is a great indoor choice for a fun activity for ages 2-6! There is not a lot for ages older or younger than listed above (chesterfield does have a baby room) and it's more designed for tiny children (I have climbed through all of it many times and it's much easier for a tiny child )! The staff has shown great customer service to us for all of our visits as well. My son fell and got a small injury on one of our visits and the staff was urgent to help providing first aid care and lollipops to help with the tears!

Great indoor play place for the kids to burn energy. We've taken the kids here to play as well as…read moreattended birthday parties. They keep it clean, have a nice variety of food and free coffee. The playground is very cool with lots of things to do for various age ranges. It's nice that there's only one area the kids can get in and out of the play area so it's easy to keep track ok them. It can get a little expensive with a few kids, but as long as you're there for a while it's worth it!

Absolutely love this place! The prices are super reasonable and everyone who was working there,…read morevery friendly and helpful. I can tell the caregivers very much care for the animals from the domesticated goat to the exotic yak and camels. Lily the Camel is so sweet her handler was kind to her and I appreciate that the most. My toddler (2yo) loved the wagons they offer gratis and of course - the baby goats! Came for a visit from the mile high state - and south county has a gem in Critter Lane! Can't wait o come visit everyone again - thank you to the dedicated staff for making this a wonderful park.

My kids always enjoy it. The animals are fun and usually pretty interactive. The workers are nice…read more Some of the things inside the shopper overpriced, but that's anywhere. You just gotta drag your kids away from it lol all in all, we always enjoy coming here and it's a blast.

We came during the week to let the kids skate. This place was so nice! It's like a casino... no…read morewindows. You can easily lose track of time. Haha. Price was $10pp for one activity but because my sister and I have too many kids (haha) they were so nice to charge us $5pp. The kids had fun skating. The rink is smaller than the ones we have been to but they managed. There are other activities there including an arcade, bounce house area, etc. (for an extra fee). We didn't have any food from the snack bar but it smelled pretty good. All the staff were super nice. Our kids requested a bunch of their favorite songs to skate to and they happily obliged and put them on. Thanks for an awesome time The Zone!

Had an excellent time here with friends. I am shocked I have never heard about this place until…read morenow. Great selection of activities. They just need beer, and this place is perfect

Loved how helpful the staff was on photos and walked us through the proper ways to view the…read moreillusions if we needed them to.

I had heard about this place a few times and my husband and I finally got a chance to check it out…read more The space is divided into rooms of what the illusion is supposed to be. There are employees at certain stops to help with picture taking, which is great. We went in order, you can do it however you like. It makes you think and its fun! They run specials at certain times for admission and if youre a teacher and have an ID, you're free!

We hired them for our daughter's first birthday because we wanted a pony--and ending up opting for…read morethe full petting zoo. It was great -- they showed up on time, were very professional, and everyone loved it. The pictures were amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect, never having worked with anything like that for an event before, but they made the whole experience very smooth and enjoyable.

This company has changed their name to avoid all their law suits. Mainly with the U.S. Dept of…read moreLabor! They manipulate children and avoid paying them for months. When confronted by their parents they just avoid contact and refuse to pay smh. Eventually they will just change the business name and continue their unethical practices on other children. They are a disgrace to this country's values.

We had a fantastic time here at big Joel's safari petting zoo. It was a nice trip and vacation with…read moremy family. We like visiting different petting, zoos, and things and this one did not disappoint. We had a good time with the cows and goats zebras it all kinds of cool things.

*BEWARE* I visited on 9/20/24 and was bitten by a horse. I was not interacting with the horse…read morewhatsoever. The horse reached over the fence and bit the back of my arm as I was walking away. If I were a small child they would've had a broken bone. I informed the staff and all she said was," yep, that's why there's a sign that says I may bite. If you need ice go to the gift store." That was it! If an animal bites they should not have the ability to access a human. I also witnessed an aggressive camel grab a 3yo hair and yank her backwards while her mom was taking a picture. Watch your kids and yourself while there!

Came on a Saturday morning after scoring an awesome deal on Groupon -- $6 for two kids, including…read moretwo drinks. Normally, I think it'd be $24, which is steep. But $6, or $3/child, is a steal. There's lots to do in a fairly condensed space: two bounce houses, rideable animals, climbing wall, and play structure. Our kids had a blast. Best of all, there were only two other kids, so little competition for playing stuff. As a bonus, there's a nice seating area for parents, with a complimentary Keurig coffee machine. All in all, a nice, chill way to spend the morning and get out of the house. I wouldn't pay full price, but if there's another Groupon, I'll definitely pounce!

I've been here a couple times with my kiddos. It's great to have an indoor play option in this…read morearea. There are a couple of inflatables where they can get their energy it. There is also a small play structure, a train table, and some ride on animals. It's not one of those play areas with a large variety of toys, but if your kids love bouncing it's a fun place to go. I think it is a little expensive for what you get, but you can look out for deals. It's pretty low key for the parents. You can't bring food or drink but they have small snack options. It isn't that big but it has never been that crowded. My kids love it here.