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.

I've been here about 5 times now with daughters and for the price it's very good. There's nothing…read moreelse like it this close to Sullivan where we live.

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!

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.

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.

The Endangered Wolf Center has been on my bucket list for years. I was thrilled to be able to…read moreattend a "Howl at the Moon" Friday evening event. We lucked out with the weather being warm and clear. The staff were very engaging and knowledgeable. We enjoyed sitting around the campfire and learning about all of the animals. They have laminated pictures of the animals and tell you about their behavior and how they collaborate with other groups (government, ranchers, etc) to promote a thriving ecosystem. After the education, we quietly walked a short way down a trail to literally howl and hear the wolves (and foxes?) howl back. We were not disappointed. It sounded like a large, wild kennel. Afterwards, there were s'mores by the fire pit. We even saw a bonus animal slither past us. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone open to learning more about animals. Wear clothes and shoes that can get a bit dirty so you can be fully relaxed. We also applied lots of bug spray when we arrived.

This has been a hidden secret for decades. I was born and raised in the area and my mother lived…read morehere her whole life and did not know about it until I saw it in the AZA reciprocity list. They had a golf cart and private driver to accommodate me and my my moms mobility needs and we saw so many great foxes and wolves. They have plenty of room for them to roam making it like a natural habitat. Also nearby is Lone Elk Park (free) and the Wild Bird Sanctuary (small fee) worth checking out.

What a fun afternoon!…read more To my surprise, Grant's Farm does not charge admission. What they do charge for is parking. $27. Yikes. If possible, prepay online for $18. And, don't worry, there are plenty of things to spend money on: personal tours, food and drink, feed for the animals (not the horses), trinkets, camel rides...you know the routine. Once parked, you need to decide on where to visit first. There are the stables on one side of the parking lot and the deer park tram on the opposite end. We started with the stables. The stable itself is beautiful - pristine. Peaceful even. There were 4 of the gorgeous Clydesdale "big boys" there when we visited. All but one were 3 years old - huge, and not yet full grown. You may pet them though signs warn of the possibility of biting (the horses biting you, not you biting the horses!) I saw a caretaker scratching a horse behind his ears. I tried it and that big guy about melted right there. I wouldn't call it magical but it was pretty darn neat. We then walked across the parking to catch the tram ride through the deer park (many more animals besides just deer) , we arrived at the Tier Garden. Here, you will find animal/bird shows (just go in without expectation), animals to pet and feed, camel rides and free beer. WHAT?? Yes, 2 free Budweiser products for those over 21. There is plenty of food for purchase too. (Skip the soft pretzel. Calling it "soft" was false advertising.) We spent about 2 hours here but you can spend as much or as little time as you want. Grant's Farm is a must see when visiting STL. Good luck finding a better deal - $27 for a fun afternoon for 4 adults - heck, just the free beer was worth it. And having a Clydesdale melt in my hands was absolutely priceless..

Wonderful experience. The little tram ride takes you through the property where you see lots of…read morefree roaming animals. You learn about the property and the history of it. Once the tram stops, there is lots to see. The goat pen was full of goats which you can feed. Then there are chickens, rabbits, alpacas, camels, cows, and a lot of other animals you can visit. Of course, there are the Clydesdale horses that you can get up close to. They are huge!! Great experience for any age.

Before I moved here, the zoo was always on my must-do list when visiting. Now that I live here, we…read moremake an effort to come every few months. It is an accredited zoo and the enclosures are very well maintained. Animals are normally visible, some shy, but that's to be expected. For a free zoo, the size is amazing. There's also tons to do- a train that goes around the zoo, a carousel, and even stingray feeding (my favorite). Food is OK- nothing crazy. Water stations are available and you are allowed to bring in your own food and drinks. Plenty of available restrooms and rest/seating areas all around the zoo. I adore this place. My family member has a membership so we get to ride the train for free. If you're in the city and you skip the zoo, you're seriously missing out!

There's no doubt that the St. Louis zoo is one of the best zoos in the US! At the zoo. You can find…read morea huge array of monthly themed activities and events not only geared towards families but also for adults to enjoy without kids present. I went with to the Animals Aglow lantern festival with some friends and we loved glancing at all of the beautifully decorated lanterns around the garden. I love that they included all different types of lanterns--mechanical lanterns, musical lanterns, ornate, and simple lanterns. I can tell that they really thought about the entire design when they added each of these installations to the zoo. They were also easily accessible to kids who have physical disabilities, which is a huge plus. One of the things I wish we had available when going to the zoo is a digital map that tells us where we're going, because even though I've been several times I always get lost lol. BUT I am today years old when I found out they ALREADY have a digital, interactive map that directs you to all of the exhibits in real time. (Found that out on their website!!) I wish I would've known this sooner but it's awesome that they created this concept! But what can I say, I love the Zoo and am looking forward to their other exhibits and amenities opening this year!!

Love the zoo!!! I hate the charge money for the penguins and stingrays but oh well! !read more

I've had the pleasure of using Meyer Mini Farms twice now. Once was for the Valentines day Moo…read moreGram and one recently for my office co-workers. Both times, I was more than impressed with their professionalism and service. Everyone enjoyed having Waffles the mini highland cow coming to visit. Both Waffles and Pancake were well behaved and very gentle with everyone. We have been more than happy with Meyer Mini Farms. Highly recommended.

They hosted a free petting zoo for kids at friendship brewery in Flint Hill…read more It was such a great experience. They had too many fluffy cows, tons of sheep and baby sheep, ducks, goats, and a few other animals. The staff was very friendly and patient with all the kids. They gave the kids food to feed the sheep and goats. The kids also got to hold the baby goats for a little bit I used to hire a mobile petting zoo for my daughter's birthday, but then they went out of business so I'm super excited to have found another one Such a great company with so much care and compassion for their farm animals