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    Feeding alpacas!
    Jeff P.

    What an amazing experience to see and pet alpacas! Truly a local gem! My wife and I took our 2-year old son to see the alpacas on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Sue was extremely welcoming and went above and beyond to provide our son with opportunities to interact with the animals. Sue was extremely knowledgeable and shared all kinds of interesting facts about alpacas. "Enjoyed" is probably not strong enough to describe how much our son liked petting the animals. His favorite was probably holding their grain bucket and feeding the alpacas some treats. Sue even has a small store that sell items made with alpaca wool! Note: I recommend calling ahead of time before making the trip to make sure it is a good time to visit.

    so much fun and the alpacas were super cute. Definitely recommend checking it out. Worth going.

    Nikki J.

    This was the most amazing experience! I called on Thursday morning to schedule our visit for Sunday, 3/21/21. It was just myself, my sister, and the owner. She taught us so much about alpacas. We got to feed them, too! If you get a chance, visit this alpaca farm and don't forget to treat yourself to something beautiful from the gift shop before leaving!

    Getting up close and personal with these beautiful creatures!
    Deirdre W.

    Who knew such an amazing place was so close to DC! Just 30 minutes outside the city, this hidden gem of a place hosts over 40 alpacas that are just some of the cutest creatures you'll ever see. Sue and Charles are wonderful hosts and will provide a thorough and interactive tour. We were able to get up close and personal with the alpacas, feed them, feel their fiber, and take copious amounts of selfies. There is also a store on the property where you can purchase hats, scarves, and even raw fiber to take home as a memento. If you visit in late April, you can even join Alpaca Lane for their annual shearing day and watch as the coats of fiber are sheared off the alpacas. You won't regret your trip to Alpaca Lane Criations! They even host birthday parties for the animal enthusiasts in your life!

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    Had a great time visiting with the animals and visiting their gift shop. They have many nice alpaca sweaters, etc...

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    Have yet to visit but spoke with the owner and she was very helpful and personable with all of my inquires. Will be visiting soon.

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    “Sue, the owner, could not have been nicer - she greeted me at my car and offered to introduce me to the alpacas.”

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    Same experience as the previous review! NO show, despite many previous emails, call, texts and…read morepayment. On the day of the event, didn't answer my calls or texts until my event was over. Who does this to kids??????

    Absolutely Unprofessional and Unreliable -- Do Not Trust This Company With Your Event…read more I hired this petting zoo company twice for my daughter's birthday parties -- and both times were an absolute disaster. The first time (my daughter's 1st birthday), I had booked well in advance, paid the deposit, and confirmed the specific animals we wanted -- including a pony I paid extra for. On the day of the party, they were a no-show. I called them in a panic, only to be told they forgot to add me to their schedule. Hours later, the owner showed up with fewer animals than promised -- and no pony. We asked for a fair discount due to the lateness and missing animals, but the owner was incredibly unwilling to take responsibility and only reduced the price by a minimal amount. While the kids enjoyed the animals that did show up, the stress they caused was unforgettable. Against my better judgment, I gave them a second chance for my daughter's 2nd birthday. That was a huge mistake. On the day of the event, they canceled last minute, claiming they were stuck in traffic and chose to go to another event instead of ours. I was devastated. After numerous calls, I finally reached their assistant, who kindly offered to come out herself with a few animals. But when she arrived, she told us her manager refused to let her unload the animals until we paid the full balance -- despite the cancellation, the smaller selection of animals, and once again no pony. This company is completely unreliable, disorganized, and worst of all -- unapologetically unprofessional. The owner refuses to take accountability for her repeated mistakes, shows no flexibility or empathy, and prioritizes money over integrity. Save yourself the heartbreak and look elsewhere -- your child's special day deserves better.

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    3.7(267 reviews)
    33.6 mi

    September 6, 2026. We were excited to finally see this private zoo. I had proposed the idea of…read moreseeing Nova Wild to my husband, who was elated to go & insisted on going as early as possible. I saw the zoo website a few years ago and put it on my to do list for this area. Despite some of the negative reviews we saw online, the reviews did no affect us at all. Yet I could see how the negative reviews can affect one's perception of the zoo. Tickets are $20 for adults. Children's tickets are less. Parking is free. We came to the zoo in the morning to avoid crowds and less heat from the sun. It is true that there are additional costs for food to feed the animals, rides on the camel, and to see the butterfly garden. The prices are fair though. The zoo is small yet clean, well maintained, and has many areas & animals to see. Some of the animals are shy & avoid onlookers, yet that happens in zoos. Restrooms are limited. I only saw restrooms near the entrance. When compared to the Smithsonian zoo, this zoo was less crowded and the customers had better etiquette. Nova Wild truly went beyond our greatest expectations. I saw all the animals I wanted to see there. Despite the shyness of some of the animals, most of them seemed happy. Some had good interactions with the people and children especially when it came to being fed by children or adults. There are many sitting areas throughout the zoo. The bench by the lake and willow trees is where I spent a lot of rest time at the zoo. Highlights in the Nova Wild Zoo: Clouded Leopard, Cheetah, Fennec Fox, Giant Ant Eater, the Flamingos, the Camels, African Tortoise, Owls, Emus, Cows, and Silver Cheeked Hornbill bird. There were others as well yet I didn't spend that much time around them. My favorite place and last place to explore in the zoo was the butterfly garden. There were many blue butterflies flying inside the enclosed garden as well as other types of butterflies. It was mesmerizing watching the butterflies. We spent the most time watching the butterflies. We skipped doing the drive through safari since the line was so long and it was getting too crowded at the end of the day. It was a quiet and peaceful experience at the Nova Wild Zoo. We look forward to visiting this place again.

    Reston has a zoo?!?!?!?!…read more I love it! I'm from southern California. I've been to the LA Zoo. And I have to say that this small zoo was better! Too many animals to name. The safari is really cool. You get to pet the animals. They look happy and well cared for. Because it's a small zoo, parking is tough and it can be a maze to get through traffic. The staff here is wonderful. You can cover all ground within an hour. But it's worth the ticket price. Exotic you're local. I enjoyed my visit. I went twice so I can enjoy the safari without worrying about time. Stop by, support and check it out. Thank you for a great visit.

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    Alpaca Lane Criations - pettingzoos - Updated September 2026

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