Loved feeding the animals, camels mouth is so soft and not drooling! The bears are a real fun part…read moreof it. I recommend it for a day trip!

The owner is a pretty rough character. I can't imagine how he treats the animals when the zoo is…read moreclosed and there are no patrons around. I've been a few times, and I've got to say, it's a very disappointing experience. Take your money elsewhere.

PUMPKIN PATCH (2023)…read more Found this little local gem on Yelp. The reviews were older, but we were in the area so we took a gamble and drove over (2023) for the pumpkin patch. For $5 you get to park your car in the adjacent lot and gain admission to their little fair (we had cash, not sure if they accept credit or debit). There were a bunch of pumpkin displays, free hayride, kid activities, vendors selling local goods (knits, clothing, baked goods, soaps, popcorn, honey, etc.), and a haunted maze for $2 admissions within the grounds. Some of the activities require additional cost (like the pumpkin painting for the kids). They have chickens roaming around the property (they usually stay near their little chicken coop in the far back). The free hayride was fun, just a little ride around their property- nothing spectacular. The kids on our tour ride seem to enjoy it :P If you're looking to spend about 40 mins or less at a pumpkin patch, this is the place to go!

Mona - the owner - has a fun & passionate personality. I could talk to her forever. She really…read moreloves her animals & takes great care of everything in the property including her customers safety. I came here because a few of my clients highly recommended Lola's Market to me because of its quality & super friendly customer service. Plus it is local & who doesn't love fresh & local things? She has clear signs before you enter the property to make sure everyone is safe. I love it maybe because I'm a big "sign" person. Haha This is NOT a Zoo, please don't chase her animals & respect her simple & basic rules for not doing so. Just like you want people to respect your own house rules & you don't want people squeezing & chasing your children (well, at least I don't). Pets are not allowed inside so they don't try to chase/fight/eat her chickens for instance. My dog would love to do that, but he didn't as he was kept in the car & enjoyed the beautiful country view from there. :) This is a very stylish country place with a lot love, time & energy spent into it. Everyone with an open mind, respectful attitude & a open heart is welcome. Even if you just want to stop by to say hello. Mona & her animals will be happy to see you. Her deco is cute, but no it is NOT for sale. Most of the cute things there was given to Mona by old friends, customers & her grandmother. We love the fact that she shares it with us & we have the opportunity to admire it. Everything has a story behind & meaning. I highly recommend her place, it is very unique & welcoming. It is too sad that people are entitled & go out of there way to try to damage a person's dream & hard work. Some people have absolutely NO idea what it takes to run a successful business. Ignore the hate & very negative things people have to say. Don't even take my word for it. Go there & check it out for yourself. You'll love it too especially if you have learned how to appreciate the value of simple things in life. Mona, I just want to say thank you very much for you being who you are & for keeping the doors open to serve us fresh & local produce. There are many people out there looking for what you have to offer & we are very grateful for your hard work. Your place is a gem & we can't recommend it enough, Linda

Literally, the best. I reached out the MSMD to come out to my daughter's 1st birthday- and yes, yes…read moreI know, my daughter is 1, she really has no idea what an exotic petting zoo is...but guess what? Her mama is unique and doesn't do things like everyone else and I knew from the moment I found this company that I wanted them to come to the party! Best decision ever! Richard and his crew were amazing! Down to earth, patient, and so willing to work with us to get photos and interact with kids and answer all their questions, all the things! So so happy we were able to have them at the party! It was super hard to choose which animals we wanted to meet but here are the ones we chose and how it went: -Sloth: best hugger, sweet, a little slow but we loved him anyway LOL -Spider monkey: arms for days, will work for pizza ;) -Lemur: one grape for him and one grape for me -Asian leopard cat: shy and takes a bit to warm up, but absolutely beautiful -Crocodile: was definitely a little more scared in person than I thought I would be, but it was so cool to be able to pet him! -Kangaroo: Didgeredoo was super sweet, gentle, and very easily pleased with Cheerios!

I was really excited to have the mobile petting zoo, the food truck, the train ride, Hairy Gary and…read morethe inflatable movie screen at my son's birthday party. However, the person that was texting me was incredibly terrible at her job so I decided not to give them my business. Extremely disappointing. The first message I sent was telling her all what I wanted, listed above ^ (I also asked if any animals had African origins because the bday is Tarzan theme, I tried to look online but not all descriptions had the animals origins) she asked me the date, I sent it to her (June 20) and she didn't respond. I texted again the next day saying "I can have the party early morning since it will be hot around that time of year" out of concern for the animals because I assumed maybe it would be too hot during the day and that's why she didn't respond (still rude) then she sends me a screenshot of my own message, the one where I told her what I wanted & asked to know if any animals were of African origins, just that message. She goes on to apologize and explains she's checking on the dates "sorry wrong person, I am checking the date" but there was no date in that message that she screenshot. The date was sent after that message so that didn't make sense. I say "haha that's okay, thank you" anyway because I really wanted them at my son's birthday party. She says they don't have the train ride and the movie doesn't work during the day then asks me how many snow cones and cotton candy. I respond and say "I could have the party later 5-9 and 40" she then says that the movie isn't available at all and tells me prices including 40 snow cones ($200) and mileage ($500) mind you, I was texting a Dallas number and I am only an hour and a half away from Dallas. But I was willing to pay the $500 fee anyway if I was going to receive the animals, Hairy Gary and the food truck or wagon still so I asked "would it be the food truck or the wagon?" (to provide snow cones and cotton candy) She says "likely just a set up on a table so we don't have to haul an extra trailer" I'd just go buy a snow cone machine if I wanted a simple set up. The prices made no sense, she was short, offering no clear explanation or apology as to why certain things weren't available, she kept changing her reason for not being able to provide what I wanted and never answered the question about the animals origins either. It was incredibly confusing and disheartening. I will not be suggesting them to anyone. I'm giving two stars because at least the options for animals are great, though you might not get much else they offer!

Had an amazing time visiting this place. They were very friendly and accommodating. Highly…read morerecommend.

Nannette was the absolute best! She took time out of her day to make my kids day amazing! Not only…read morewas she patient, with my kids who started off too scared to feed the animals, but she also went above and beyond showing us around! The farm is huge and beautiful. They even have an air bnb on the farm! Thank you Preston trail farms for such a warm welcome! (California to Texas)

We had a wonderful time with our 5 year old grandson! He loved helping to feed the animals and was…read moreable to even touch a few of them. We laughed and laughed at some of their actions. He especially loved feeding the giraffes and the budgies. One of the budgies flew up on my husband's head and just stayed there. The buffalo was a little scary to him when it decided to take the whole bucket of food and ripped it out of my husband's hand but it was all okay. The grounds are nice and clean and the staff was very friendly and kind. It is a little pricey but when you think of all that goes in to keeping these animals and how educational it is, it is well worth it. We spent 4 hours there and my grandson wants to go back. A big thumbs up!

A friend recommended Texas Zoofari Park so my husband and I loaded up the grands, headed out to…read moreKauffman and had an absolute blast! The park is divided into Front, Middle, Back and North Safari zones so pace your food or the animals in the back will miss out. TIP: buy LOTS of feed. We purchased 4 four-bucket packs and ran out of food! The boys quickly discovered which animals were 'bad boys' (their words) who clamped their jaws on the food bucket and pulled it out of their hands--Zebras and Camels--and which animals had insatiable appetittes-- Ostriches and Llamas! After winding through the safaris, seeing hundreds of beautiful animals and feeding many, we stopped for a walk through the Safari Trading Post. The boys fed a giraffe and Budgies (separate food needed), explored the pond, petted goats and browsed the Safari Trading Post. Despite the Texas heat, many animals were out and actively looking for free food while others soaked in the ponds. Hearing the boys screaming and laughing and seeing their smiles was priceless! A fantastic find--we've already planned another trip!

This was so fun! We wanted to do something different with our 2 year, who loves animals... and this…read moreended up being perfect. Not only did she enjoy it but my husband and I had a blast as well. The staff are all so friendly, the place is clean, and the animals are happy. The animals interact with you as you visit them, climbing into your lap, on your shoulders, etc. It's an experience like no other!

Wonderful people! The animals are beautiful and so enjoyable to interact with. They're all great…read morebut the otters are just too cute ! There is also a serval that I've seen and cuddled when I've gone. Sooooo worth the price. Depending on your family's desires, I really enjoy the adult only nights. It's a lot of stimulation for young kids. I think there's special kid camps and experiences. GO! You'll be so glad you did!

I saw so many animals all living a peaceful existence . Black Beauty Ranch is worth a special visit.read more

Very educational. Is great to hear the story behind it and see the rescued animals. The guides were…read moreknowledgeable and attentive. Wish they had more tours besides Saturdays.

We had a great time with the capybaras. Todd was a wonderful host…read more Yes, this is a "premium" experience, but the whole family had fun.

Come to the farm and feed the capybaras! Definitely upgrade your ticket to the VIP, it's worth the…read moreextra cost to ride the trail instead of walking it

What an awesome deal. During 2020 COVID hell, this was the happiest day we've had in ... a while…read more I saw All About Animals somewhat randomly on Groupon, and it piqued my interest immediately. We'd been trying to figure out what to do for both kids' birthdays this summer with the no-normal-parties bummer going on. Maybe we could do a masked-up animal show n tell on the back patio...? So I called Cindi (owner of All About Animals) after reading up on her website. She was generally doing online only stuff and was NOT doing birthday parties. I totally understood, I said - we weren't about to have a bunch of kids over right now. But would she do a "private" show n tell for just our 4-person family? She would. Score! Outdoors is too hot for some of the animals during the Texas summer, so we set up inside, with a table for her and 4 chairs facing the table, about 8-10' away. The agreement was she'd be masked up the entire time and so would we. She also left her shoes at the door, which we didn't even ask her to do. The kids loved it. We loved it. It was... just perfect. We picked 10 critters and geared it towards ones we could touch and often hold. The pictures don't show all 10, but dude... it was just awesome. Fun AND highly educational. If you're an animal person AND can be safe and respectful during this time, I HIGHLY recommend this. The kids were immediately asking when the next time Ms Cindi could come over again with her animals. Just... awesome!

From the owner: All About Animals is a mobile live animal educational outreach service. We bring the zoo to you!…read moreServicing parties, schools, churches, scouts, libraries and more!

Absolutely wonderful spring break outing at Heard! We love this museum and wildlife sanctuary about…read more30 minutes away in McKinney. Heard offers short and longer nature trails with tons of areas to rest, shade, and signs. Our favorite parts this time were the dragons along the path. Kids from ages 2+ can have a fun time here. Bring a picnic, cold water, and enjoy nature!

It has been fun watching The Heard develope over the years. I remember when it first opened decades…read moreago. I visited and left feeling I'd just walked through a hot pasture. Which,it really was back then. Jump forward and civilization has grown right up to the doorstep. However,once you park and enter,another world opens up. They've done a great job of developing the place where you can go and see what north Texas was in its unspoiled condition, as well as participating in organized activities. Such things as flashlight night walks for all ages to the fund raiser I attended today. There's something for everyone especially if you're new to this area. If you haven't been and especially if you have kids...check it out !