Been to a lot of children's museum and one of my favorite things about this one is they offer time…read moreslots for crafting. My daughter got to make a planter pot for a flower. It is on the cozy smaller size but the play activities are all nicely spaced out. I went here on a weekday and it wasn't too packed. The children museum provides indoor and outdoor play options. They have a small section for kids under two where they get to crawl, climb and play with balls. *shoes off* For indoor they have the magna-tiles table, chalk board, reading area, pretend grocery store and ranger lookout, For outdoor they have a big water table; soft foam building blocks, a garden and a dirt excavation section. They do have a handwashing station outside so I appreciate that after the messy play. I also love the art installation, it's big colorful bugs and insects. Would recommend you checking it out.

First impression was that the place was pretty small and I wasn't sure how long my son would be…read moreentertained here. I was surprised it was just one big open space inside like a warehouse, but my son loved it. They also have a nice outdoor space as well with an awesome water river, sand / fossil digging, and garden. They have a small area for kids under 2 years old, which was nice as well. Lots of hands on activities, a few different block type building stations, and a cute role play area with market, kitchen, laundry. I would say this museum is perfect for toddlers. Not sure older kids would enjoy it as much. They have picnic tables outside where you can enjoy a snack or picnic lunch. They do sell some snacks, but don't have a cafe or anything for something more substantial. Pricing was reasonable and they have a free parking lot. I wish this was located closer to us, I'd definitely return.

I believe this location has now closed completely, due to another large indoor playground opening…read morein the same mall. But I came to say that I absolutely loved this place, as did my kids. It has provided hours and hours of fun anytime I've had to come to the mall for anything. Couldn't beat their prices, and with employees that were so friendly, how could you not love it? The sweetest owners as well. This little playground will be deeply missed.

Great place and super clean and amazing staff. My sons love this place. Great spot for parents to…read morerelax and keep watch.

This is an experience the kids will NEVER forget. I'm glad the instructions said to get there an…read morehour early. There's lots to do before the event! They give the kids a little passport to stamp after they visit each activity area. If all the passport pages get stamped, kids get a 2nd round in the race for FREE. Or you can buy a chance to go again for $5. The booth areas were all free too. They got to catch cliff bar wrappers in a machine, color, do some little workouts, get free mac n cheese/rice crispy treats from a vendor. Take before/after photos in front of the Kids obstacle challenge backboard. The challenge itself was fun. I didn't give 5 stars because I was disappointed by the lack of mud. The event photos made it seem like there would be more. So I hyped the kids up for that! There was only 2 real chances to get muddy at the end. They had food truck vendors, water stations, bathrooms, an area to hose down. No bag check area though, unfortunately. All and all, we had a great time. Got some great GoPro footage and would do it again. We didn't spend any extra money there so that was nice. Ticket was $50/each but adults are free.

Annual spring exhibit that's known for butterfly interactions and long-ass lines…read more Is it worth it? If you've seen it once you can probably skip it. The problem isn't butterfly jungle, it's the poor timing of butterfly season which is during spring break for SoCal schools. Even during midweek it was 20 minutes waiting. During a Saturday you're looking at an hour. There is one large viewing aviary loaded with butterflies. There are plenty of opportunities to have butterflies land on you if you're patient. I would say that adults were having more fun with this experience than the kids. - There are two mandatory butterfly checking stations before you can leave Butterfly Jungle. If you think TSA searches are embarrassing just wait for the security checks here.

I come every year to this exhibit, and whether I pay for priority viewing or not, the wait time is…read moresoooo long for maybe ten minutes of wandering the enclosure. It's basically a 2-hour wait if you don't pay, and upwards of an hour if you do. Overall, I don't recommend this exhibit. It's too crowded as it is. Joking, not joking! Well, my best tip is to wear bright colors. Butterflies always land on me when I wear red or hot pink. P.S.- Fun fact: It sounds cruel, but the birds they keep there are to eat the butterflies when the exhibit ends. Enjoy~ Pros: - great photo ops Cons: - humid inside - long lines - priority viewing oversold

What an incredible experience! It was so amazing to see so many reptiles and be able to actually…read morehold them and interact with them in their habitats. We wouldn't have had such an amazing time without our amazing tour guide. Rachel did such a great job teaching our kids the right ways to interact with the animals and you can tell that she really loves what she does. She was really patient with our kids and made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! *full warning, the outside of the building looks a little sketchy at first because it's an old building, but don't let that deter you*

Some heros and heroines wear capes and possess superpowers...and some are simply kind hearted…read morevolunteer regular people trying to make a difference. I recently donated my 50 gallon fish tank and stand to this nonprofit. They care for abandoned and injured reptiles such as snakes, lizards, dragons, turtles, tortoises, and more. I got to meet some friendly reptilian creatures, and even hold and pet them. With very limited resources and small army of volunteers, EcoVivarium does it's best to make it difference in this cruel world. Rachel and Donald were both very friendly and knowledgeable. Make a donation, take a $25 tour, hire them for a birthday party or educational school visit, and perhaps see if there are any friendly reptiles available for adoption before you buy from Petco or Petsmart.

Gotta love the Lion Camp and the food/drink options that are available right next to it…read more Service is quick! Nachos, hot dogs, pretzels with cheese and slushees! Steps away from all the live animals. Worth a visit!

You have to walk a little to find this big camp and it is so worth it! As the name suggests, you…read morewill see lions in this safari camp themed exhibit. I like to come here often and each time there is something fun to see. These cats have big personalities too, and not everyone plays nice. The large family of cats includes: Mom and her sister dad 2 cubs approximately 1 year old 4 cubs approximately 6 months old. So momma kitty is really possessive and likes things just her way. She won't let her sister anywhere near her cubs. She did not introduce the 2 older cubs to the family, they only get to hang wiuth eachother. The most interesting scenario includes Mom, dad and their 4 giant babies. Crowds go nuts when all 6 kitties are in the showcase cage.

Parking 5/5 -Plenty of spots available, parking fee does…read moreapply. Ambiance 5/5 -I visited on a super hot day but it was still a very pleasant experience. Attractions are a lot more spaced out than the main San Diego Zoo, it's much more catered to additional experiences you pay for to interact more with animals in the safari section. However, the Africa Tram is free with entrance and is a decent option for exploring the free range animals. I also saw the new restaurant they have next to the elephants valley, it looks cool and you can dine almost right next to elephants.

How has it been over 15 years since I've reviewed this place?!?…read moreI've been on and off again passholder for nearly 30 years. Currently need to renew that I'm waiting for my next trip to do that I'm also a teacher and we do about four field trips a year here. It honestly is super exciting to be able to take a group of ninth graders from National city to the wild animal park. The majority of these students have never been there and seeing their enjoyment is almost as amazing as taking your own child as a toddler. I currently am obsessed with the platypus and the kangaroo here. There's so many amazing animals and the Safari Park does a fabulous job of caring for them and breeding them and educating the public about endangered species This is my absolute favorite day, except in the deadly heat of summer I'm going to plan a trip this winter when my kids are home from college. That's when I'll renew. We already have a school trip planned this fall so see you soon San Diego Zoo Safari Park

My friend held her daughter's 1st bday party here. The party was beautifully decorated (my friend…read moretold me that they handle set up and breakdown), so you don't have to worry about anything other than attending! I will say the only downside of this venue is that it's not really optimized for parties (which makes sense bc their main gig is the play area for the kids - and they have plenty of room to run around). Seems like you can bring your own food/drinks in which is really nice! There isn't that much space available for the adults/bystanders. The staff were really friendly, and welcomed us right when we walked in. Checked us in and explained the rules of the playground (shoes off, socks on), restrooms were outside in the hall (keys available at front desk).

We booked this venue for my daughter's 7th birthday, and I can confidently say it was one of the…read moremost disappointing and stressful experiences we've ever had. The only positive is the indoor playground. Everything else from customer service to the baking activity was a complete letdown. The front desk staff was extremely rude to multiple guests while checking waivers (who gave us feedback afterwards). Instead of welcoming families, they acted irritated and dismissive. From that moment on, it felt like they were more focused on catching us break rules than providing even basic customer service. We paid $17 per child for 20 kids for the baking activity, and it was terrible. Several parents shared that the staff told children to "stand still or you won't get your cake pop" . Only two parents were allowed inside to supervise 20 kids. All kids were crammed around one table despite several empty tables sitting unused in kitchen. Kids were shoulder-to-shoulder while staff watched sternly. My daughter even said it was the "worst birthday ever," which was heartbreaking. On top of the $500+ facility fee and $340 baking charges, we agreed on $150 cleaning fee because we decided to bring outside food. We were provided only (1) table for food, and when we asked for additional tables for food and kids art, we were told they "didn't have any." They suggested placing the kids' artwork right next to the food. The nickel-and-diming continued nonstop... In addition, we paid: $20 each for two toddlers who stayed in the playground $50 extra for five adults (we exceeded the capacity of 40 guests) We had to push our guests out (it was embarassing!!) since we were told we would be charged $50 per 10 minutes if we went over the extremely tight 10-minute cleanup window. They do not allow decor on wall or even outside balloons, which is absurd for a kids' party venue. They sell the decorations in house though. By the end, I felt like we spent the entire party being watched, policed, and corrected rather than supported. Staff members hovered pointing out "rules" instead of helping create a good experience for the kids. BOTTOM LINE: The playground may look fun, but the staff, policies, and overall experience are terrible. Save yourself the headache, frustration, and unnecessary fees. Book your party somewhere else!!

You get what you pay for…read more.. That being said, it is a great family friendly park that is clean and safe. Lots of room for kids to run around and get their energy out. The slides are not challenging to get too. The corked floor is ideal when kids stumble over themselves or others. It does tend to get busy but arrive early in the morning on the weekends or just before sundown to make the best of your time.

This is a nice neighborhood park in 4S Ranch, not far from 4S Commons. It has lots of grassy green…read morespace, playground equipment, basketball courts, and a walking path around the perimeter. It has a dozen or so concrete picnic tables, some under shade trees. Not uncommon for a neighborhood park, street parking only here.

Love that entry is free! They have an attendant working the parking lot to direct cars on entry and…read moreexit -- so easy to park and leave. It's not a huge location, but there is plenty to see for the little ones and lots of photo ops too! Dogs are welcome on a leash. Amazing! Small pumpkins are $2 each, sunflowers stems are $2 each, and larger ones are very reasonably priced too! They also sell pumpkin carving tools, candles to put inside your pumpkin, decorative corn. Tickets to attractions are $5 each or you can get a package! I love that they are transparent with pricing. Different attractions available in 2024: 1. Petting zoo: goats and baby goats. Food for them is available at $1 I think :) 2. Corn maze: surprisingly hard! Genuine stalks of corn up to 7 feet tall! 3. Hay ride: definitely going to do this next year! 4. Pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers: SO pretty and very festive. 5. Mini train for kids Food trucks were available in parking lot selling ice cream ($6) and Japanese hot dogs ($12) Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend to others :)

You could be in and out within about an hour, there's not too much, but for free parking and free…read moreadmission it's not bad. I was impressed that the pumpkin prices seemed really reasonable compared to grocery store; large ones for $13, smaller for $5 and minis for $3. The corn maze, baby goat corral, kids train ride and tractor rides were all a la carte for $5 each. The one thing I was hoping for was maybe cider donuts, pumpkin bread, concessions of some sort, but all they had was popcorn and water.