This was our first time visiting the aquarium since it moved from the sponge docks, and what a…read morepleasure it was. You have opportunities to feed, baby sharks, baby alligators, interact with stingrays, check out some very interesting larger fish up close, get more familiar with various lizards and reptiles, and my favorite was interacting and feeding with the farm animals It's a smaller sized aquarium, but still informative and very enjoyable Highly recommend for an afternoon event

Want to touch some slimy sting rays? Or feed them? How about petting a shark? Or feed a sea turtle?…read moreMaybe a baby alligator? How about hold an alligator or a snake? Our family is local and told us about this place, it's a small family owned business which we like to support. Such a great experience for our kids. They enjoyed themselves. You have to buy tickets to feed the animals, all prices were reasonable, they offered annual passes as well as kids tickets, and senior tickets, and kids 0-2 are free. If you are in the area and have a few hours you want to kill definitely go check this place out. Also right down the road about 10 mins is sunset beach.

Dj was a great guide for our group. Went into detail about all the different species, had…read moreextensive information on a few of them and he seemed to enjoy his job. This was a great experience with some opportunities to hold some of the stars at Croc Encounters. I definitely would recommend.

Loved our tour with DJ. He was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this…read moretour. I would take other guests again.

This is a very fun zoo to bring the kids and interact with the animals and also educational because…read morethey get to learn about different animals and species. This was my second time visiting in 10 years and it has added a few new areas like a manatees with a under ground area you can see them better and watch them eat and swim alongside turtles. Parking here is not that expensive and is reasonable compared to other places, the place is clean and there is plenty of bathrooms and areas to eat. I also like that they let you bring in snacks and drinks unlike other parks near by they are greedy and want to suck all the money out of you plus alot of the purchases you make here the money goes towards feeling and maintaining the animals. I really enjoyed and support this park and would come back again. Don't forget to bring your bathing suit if you are coming here with kids, they do have kids splash pad area for the kids to cool off.

If you haven't been to the zoo recently, you honestly haven't been to the zoo. We went this morning…read moreas a family and had a fantastic time. One thing I love about this place is that no two visits are ever the same -- every trip feels like its own little adventure. We checked out the new exhibit, which adds a ton of fun and freshness to the zoo. And of course, the usual stars were out: Toad the otter doing his thing, Ross the eagle looking majestic, and the elephants... whose names I wish I could remember. I do remember Mufasa, the male rhino. Fun fact: female rhinos actually run the group -- and a group of rhinos is called a crash. Learned something new today. But the unexpected star of the entire visit? The pizza. My goodness. That cheese pizza was ridiculously high‑quality -- gooey, melty cheese everywhere, absolutely delicious. I'm not kidding when I say I would come back just for the pizza... and obviously to see the animals too. We had a great time, ate well, learned a few things, and left already talking about our next visit.

I think my 6 year old just had the best birthday party of the year and it's only January! Angela…read morebrought over the cutest, softest, fluffiest bunch of animals, including rabbits, guinea pigs, and even a chicken. It was so much fun to pet them and hold them. I think the adults honestly had as much fun as the kids. She was super easy to coordinate with, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable about animals. I so appreciated how she took pictures and texted them to me to share with our guests -- she got some great shots too! Highly recommend.

We loved having the mobile petting zoo come to our house for my sons 3rd birthday. It was a hit,…read morethe kids (and adults) loved it! Such a memorable day. They were on time, brought a big variety of animals and made everything easy for us! Definitely recommend!!

They really treat these creatures like human family. Was such an experience. Got to ride and feed…read morethem. There is so much room for them to roam more than any lame Zoo. They have a thing where you can bathe them. The people who run this are amazing. I know they have been through alot over the years and goad they are able to keep moving forward one giant paw at a time.

Loved the extreme experience and being able to feed, ride, and brush the beautiful elephant. Highly…read morerecommend the experience.

Tried to visit during operating hours and they were closed. Disappointed to say the least. No sign…read moreoutside saying they were closed. We were there during the business hours and the chain was locked

This was a little well kept secret in our area. My family and I visited Genesis Zoology Center…read morelast weekend, at the invitation of two volunteers at the location. We were so enthralled in the amazing variety of animals here. Each one seemed to have a unique story and a unique personality. Manyof the animal areas we under some degree of construction to make the area better, which is great because they truly have a great thing going. The animals seemed pretty interactive and enjoyed "communicating" with you when you engaged them. The volunteers and staff are friendly and informative, and obviously very hard working. We will certainly be back.

I visited Suncoast Primate Sanctuary after finding it on Groupon. I learned that it used to be a…read moreroadside attraction where people could buy monkeys and take them home, but it has since become a rescue and retirement sanctuary. Each primate has a story, and while many of them are sad, I'm grateful there is now a safe place where they are cared for. The volunteers were kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals. The visit was emotional and a bit depressing at times, but that's to be expected given the nature of a rescue sanctuary. I still strongly encourage people to support this place and the important work they do. One tip: wear bug spray -- I ended up with quite a few bites on my legs.

My second trip to the sanctuary was on Mother's Day. I love…read moreall animals especially the monkeys. They are all well kept. The staff are all knowledgeable about the animals and very friendly.