Awesome ava safe It…read morewas interesting and exciting Must visit every time we are in the mall

Worth the $10 per person admission. The owners really care about the animals and do a great job of…read moreeducating visitors about them. All of the animals were happy and healthy when we visited. Definitely worth a visit, my 8 year old daughter loved it.

We just had my son's birthday party here with under the sea glow party. It was definitely one of…read morethe most special birthday party for us. Science experiment, glow in the dark face/hand painting, as well as learning about sea animal. Wow! The kids were all so excited!!! Staffs are all wonderful and very attentive!!! Helping us to decorate and serving food. The Science Place has so many different themes and we will definitely have another birthday party here and my son will love to take some classes from the Science Place as well.

Had twins 4 year old bday party there with their classmates. Everything was so much fun the kids…read morecouldn't pull themselves away from the activities for pizza and cake! Staff was super helpful and organized. They had four science related activities tailored to the twins interest in dinosaurs and space. Everyone got a chance to participate. Moms and dads were happy because it was educational but the kids were super stoked going from one adventure to the other. Super clean and spacious. First time for us but won't be the last- considering them for our summer camp.

My partner and I have grown up watching America ninja warrior, so seeing this place open up was an…read moreexciting opportunity to see what the competitors go through. One thing we underestimated was the sheer strength you need in arm power for any of these workouts. Staff was friendly (shout out to Clay Elsbury, you the dawg), we went on a Thursday afternoon and we were practically the only ones in the gym for mostly the hour we were there. Set up is cool, upper floor seems like for the younger population vs. the bottom floor for more of the adults. They have a day pass for $30 (adults open access 12pm-8pm), and also a monthly membership w/ the routes changing every week! We will be coming again!

From the owner: "Always in Motion Ninja & Parkour is a premier gym offering Ninja Warrior-style obstacle courses,…read moredynamic parkour training, and specialized agility programs for all ages and skill levels in Northern Virginia. Our unique facility is designed for kids, teens, and adults to train, play, and develop skills in Ninja OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) and parkour in a fun, supportive environment. We offer structured training sessions, after-school programs, and unforgettable birthday parties--plus, a community where fitness and movement are a way of life. Join us at Always in Motion and experience the thrill of mastering obstacles and parkour in a safe and engaging space."

Came to check out this amazing spot for families and the kids loved it! Large space with plenty of…read moreareas for kids to explore. Entire space was very clean and staff were attentive . Cute front room with great toys to purchase. Also another private room area for parties. Plenty of parking available in the shopping center. Will be back for more fun!

Pros: play street, I think one of the only ones in the area. (Although there is a cute one in WV…read morethat has a cafe with food too). It's clean, bright. I love that there are also crafting options, some tables with puzzles as well. In a shopping area so plenty of easy parking. Your child gets to pick a snack at the end which helps with the "I don't want to leave" tantrums Cons: The price is hefty $16 for 1.5 hours. It's hard to get behind this when I can go to a place like me land in chantilly for $10 and unlimited play time with a much bigger space and a lot more to do. The snack helps with that but still, at this price I'll come maybe every other month. At $10, I go every week sometimes multiple times a week. The space is small and they are cleaning while you're playing, in such a small space this feels rude/ puts unneeded pressure on the customer. Especially since they have a gap to clean before the next time slot. Overall: I would come again but not often due to the price. If you have a really crafty kid and only one younger kid I feel the price might become worth it. If you have kids in a spread out age range, or who don't like crafts, or you don't want to deal with the stress of having to be there at a certain time, and leave after just 1.5 hour. There are certainly better options both from an affordability standpoint as well as quality.

Fun fun fun! This is a fantastic place to test your grip. The rock climbing walls are plentiful…read moreand are many many options. There's a tethered ropes course that lead you to a zip line. The zip line is pretty fun, even for adults. The staff are pretty helpful in explaining how things work and assist in putting on the harness and taking it off. The slide is also really fun, you get a mat to slide on and go down head-first on what seems a 90 degree plummet and land on an inflatable pillow. One thing I did see people struggling with is the anchoring point of the harness to the rock climbing rig. You gotta have some strength to properly rig it and kids often need assistance. In some of the reviews I read prior to visiting, people said it gets really busy on the weekends and the lines can really put a damper on the experience. We chose to go on a weekday and there were no lines.

I was so excited to bring my granddaughter and her friend to Up Ultimate Adventure Park but…read moreunfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by poor organization and long wait times. Safety is, of course, a top priority, but the current setup is completely inefficient. There simply aren't enough staff members to strap in patrons quickly, leading to an excessive line that ate into the time we paid for. To make matters worse, the climbing walls and ropes course require separate harnesses, forcing kids to stand in line TWICE just to participate. If I had paid for two hours and spent half of that just waiting, I would be beyond frustrated. This setup is unfair to families who expect to actually enjoy the attractions--not just stand in line. I strongly encourage management to look at how other adventure parks operate and adopt a more efficient system. More harness stations and dedicated staff at multiple locations throughout the park would make a huge difference. If things don't change, I imagine many customers (myself included) will hesitate to return and may even request refunds. How can a business thrive if paying guests spend more time waiting than playing? I truly hope improvements are made because this place has so much potential--but right now, it's just not working.

ZavaZone is the perfect place to let (older) kids loose and burn some energy during the weekends…read more My daughter is more on the timid side when it comes to large indoor gym spaces, but there were so many activities she was able to pick and choose according to her comfort level. From high ropes courses, to ninja warrior battles, giant slide, parkour, trampoline dodgeball, and battle beam there is lots of things to do. While this place is not the newest, it was very clean and well staffed. Make sure to get dippin' dots as a treat on your way out. We would definitely come back!

I brought my sons here hoping for a fun afternoon to burn off some energy. At first glance, Zava…read moreZone looks decent with the usual mix of trampolines, ropes courses, and climbing walls. However, within minutes, it became clear that this facility is dangerously understaffed and falling apart. My biggest concern is safety. The few staff members present were completely checked out. Instead of monitoring the equipment, they were grouped together looking at their phones. This was terrifyingly apparent on the high ropes course. I watched a young boy climb a set of pillars nearly 15 feet in the air before the attendant finally looked up from her phone to intervene. In an environment like this, that level of negligence is unacceptable. The facility itself looks ok at first glance but is in disrepair. Large strips of rubber were falling off the warped wall, and the general maintenance is appalling. I've attached a photo of the stairs where the lighting fixtures have been ripped out, leaving exposed wiring hanging open right where kids are walking. Between the distracted staff and the crumbling infrastructure, this place is a liability. It feels unsafe and frankly needs to be shut down before a child gets seriously hurt. We will not be returning.

I came here on a homeschooling trip, but none the less the staff was so nice. Educational generous…read more The they had signs to educate you everywhere you turned. Healthy live stock, and an awesome wagon wide and tours where we got to see the camel, bisons, and other animals from the safari region of Africa. After the wagon ride we took off to walk the zoo and saw a beautiful anteater, wallabies, red kangaroos, turtles, koa fish, and other animals. I definitely want to come back because they have a butterfly exhibit and I really wanted to try it. It just wasn't in our purchased packet. The butterfly exhibit is $8 per person.

Nova Wild (formerly know as Roers) is back with a local owner who is committed to animal welfare…read moreand conversation! It had been a minute since I visited but I was really happy to see the massive facelift on the place -- the animals looked clean and well taken care of and there was beautiful landscaping everywhere. There were lots of zookeepers around and you could tell they were very passionate about their jobs. We went on a summer morning for a field trip and lasted only two hours due to the heat but the children loved seeing the capybaras, monkeys, cheetah, buffalo, deer, goat, cows, and pigs. There is also a new butterfly enclosure! I'll have to go back with my entire family to check out all the updates.

Well kept areas, yummy concession, helpful staff. Not much parking though so be prepared to walk.read more

Best playground in all of Virginia! Recently updated--highlights for my 3 are:…read more old school see saw Spinning wheel Zip line Ultra tall slides Musical area For adults Lots of picnic tables in shade Ample parking Challenge for all ages, including teens/pre-teens

WOW! We LOVED our visit and have already booked another! This gym is really designed with…read moresensitivity in mind for kids who are sensory-seeking but is accessible for all levels of ability. My son kept repeating the phrase on the wall "the first playground where I never have to say sorry" or something to that effect. He had a huge smile on his face the whole time and it was so amazing to watch him have fun in a sensory safe, calm environment. For most of the visit, it was just me and my two kids so not too noisy which can be a barrier at indoor playgrounds at times for us. He did not want to leave to go home and that's rare for him! Open play is $22/child with $20/ additional siblings for two hour time slots that can easily be reserved online. Typical open play is Sunday 10am-6pm and Friday-Saturday 10am-7pm. Memberships are also available. The gym includes suspended equipment with various types of swings, crash mats and pillows, a zip slider, a trampoline, a small Mario-themed climbing wall, monkey bars, a climbing mountain, a rope bridge, a hammock swing, and a rolling bar slide. Outside of the equipment, there are imagination stations-a vet, a doctor, construction, a kitchen, and a Target store playset. Also a train set and an exercise bike. Lots of various balls scattered about and a separate area for infants and toddlers with lots of toys and a small slide. There is also a separate arts and crafts area and a book nook. In a separate room-the teen room-is a basketball game and air hockey plus lots of puzzles and games and additional sensory squares. Many indoor playgrounds become overwhelming for one of my kiddos and a unique feature here is a calming room with soft lights, weighted blankets, and large pillow chairs. The staff was so kind and helpful too. They were cleaning regularly and offered treats to the kids when they were upset our two hours were up. I wish there was a closer location but this is an amazing resource and we will visit again soon (as in tomorrow)!

Very fun and safe place for a wide range of ages. Super clean and extremely friendly staff. Parents…read morewho came to our son's party were all talking about doing their future parties here too. Highly recommended.

This place is amazing!!!!!! All the staff are wearing masks and are very professional! They really…read morelove the children and they take their jobs seriously. They are ensuring that they practice social distancing and they are literally cleaning all the rides, activities every single hour! This is so amazing! I am very pleased. The food is also great!

Well, they're closed. Didn't even bother to give us a heads up ahead of our daughter's birthday…read moreparty we had already placed a deposit for. Now we're having to rush at literally the last minute to get something together for what should've been a fun day for our family and daughter's friends.