My daughter had a private birthday party there, and it was a blast! The place is very clean and the…read morehosts are friendly and so helpful. I was pleasantly surprised at how many bounce houses they have, and they have a special one dedicated to toddlers. My nephew is 5 and loved their free arcade. We had about 20-25 people total and there was more than enough room. Included in the party package are tablecloths to match your theme and plates/utensils. I was sad that morning because there had been a mixup at Party City with my balloon order, so my daughter wouldn't have balloons at her party. The party theme was not super common, so I was already limited on decor. I showed up to find the room had been decorated with balloons and a sign to match my theme, which I was not expecting. It was so special. The owners really care about kids and making their day special! We will go back for sure.

This is a really neat concept for a private event space that includes multiple bounce houses and…read morelots of optional add-ons for party decorating and more. This female and black owned business does a great job of making your party special and is the perfect private event space to be Covid friendly!

I love this place!…read more You know how your kid bugs you for a fish tank and promises to take care of it only to lose interest as soon as the first pair of guppies dies? Well, that was me over 50 years ago except I never lost interest. I've been keeping fish and visiting fish stores around the country for my entire life. The people from World Of Fish who started RiverShore Aquariums have done a great job. Located not far from the original World of Fish, RiverShore has clean tanks, friendly and knowledgeable staff and they are super keyed in on planted tank setups. These days my tanks are relatively simple just to keep things easy, rocks and driftwood mostly, but I've been wanting to do a planted tank for a while. I know the basics but had some questions on substrate, plant selection and lighting for what is basically going to be a freshwater nanotank. The staff person who helped me was super knowledgeable, answered my questions and gave me some good advice for getting started. They had a good selection of different kinds of gravel as well as an assortment of driftwood and rocks. I liked that they have a table where you can do a little aquascaping trial and error before you make a final selection. The fish were high quality and appeared healthy. Most were smaller species suitable for planted tanks. I even discovered a new species that I had never heard of - anchor catfish. Super cool and perfect for my little nanotank. I know enough about fish and have been to enough fish stores to know which ones are really good. Rivershore is at the top of the list if you live in the Twin Cities, and especially if you're interested in giving planted tanks a try. Even if its plants aren't your thing or you are new to the hobby, I'd checkout Rivershore for your first aquarium.

This is such a fantastic fish store. You know that one friend whose house is always immaculately…read morepristine, such that -- no matter how recently or how well you've cleaned your own house -- you always feel a little self-conscious & guilty when you visit theirs? Rivershore Aquariums is that friend: All the tanks are SO clean, and so perfectly lit, and all the fish are ready for their closeups. It's like an aquatic Parade of Homes in there -- 0% chance of the "Oh gosh, that fish looks so sick, should I mercy-buy it & set up a hospital tank & try to save it? Or should I not give this place my money?" experience. You should definitely give this place your money. They also sold me the sweetest, most industrious little pleco I've ever had in my life. I bought her as a bristlenose pleco, but she's secretly some kind of Turbo Pleco -- as in, my tank gets direct sunlight (can't be avoided), and it had the algae to match, but a week after I brought my new plec'ling home, I found myself asking a visitor, "Hey, you didn't clean the inside of the 55gal while you were here, did you?" (Spoiler: No, I do not have tank-cleaning houseguests. I just have a magic pleco.)

I've been here years ago for a family birthday party but bringing my toddler here for the first…read moretime was such a treat. While I was checking in, she kept saying "mama go this way, there's swing sets there ! Wow!" Her amazement was priceless but even better was seeing her confidence grow while using some of the larger swing sets. Check in was quick and easy - just sign a waiver and pay the daily drop-in fee - $8. I think there's a punch card you can purchase so that the visits will be cheaper in the end. My daughter had so much fun this time that I think I'll have to purchase one for next time. There's a ton of different options here for open play - a basketball court with a smaller hoop that toddlers can reach, ping pong table, a room full of various sized swingsets, and 2 large trampolines. We were here for 2 hours and my daughter didn't want to leave ! She had so much fun and it was fun watching her. It's perfect for the winter months when you want an indoor play option and your child is feeling cooped up. They have a party room that can be used if the store is rented out. There is also a small lobby area and that's the only area where food and drink is allowed. Definitely bring snacks to eat there because your kids will get hungry! Plenty of bathrooms too - I think I counted 3 - so it's easy to wash those germs off. We will definitely be coming back.

A really nice facility for children 4-7 years old. Very large and clean. Would be a fun place for…read morean indoor birthday party. There's a huge open room with playsets and trampolines. They have basketball, a small rock climbing wall and ping pong. I like that they have about 5 basketball hoops of varying heights. There is seating along the side for parents. You must wear socks. There are a couple of large rooms for parties. Great option for young kids in the winter. You can pay $6 and let them play as long as they'd like.

This place is AWESOME! I decided to get my boys (9,5) out of the house and they had a blast! They…read morehave already been asking when we can go back! There is free parking. Walk in and pay the fee for the kiddos. As of Jan 2026 it was $10 a kid with unlimited time. Parents/guardians are free. There is a large park towards the end of the building! It kept my kiddos plenty busy! There is seating for the adults. There is also a gym space for kids to run, balls to play with, mini basketball hoops and items for the little kids to push ride on! There is also a pool to do laps and a gym with equipment, but I'm unsure if those cost extra. You can do birthday parties here! Check the website for additional information!! They do have 2 spots where you can get snacks and picnic tables to eat! Overall this was a very solid experience and we will happily be back!

It was a fun experience it's a little hard to find but it's worth it so I would recommend going if…read moreyou have little ones!

We had an absolutely amazing time at this sustainable Safari in Burnsville. We went for my…read moredaughter's birthday. They upgrade the food cup to a larger size for them on their birthday, which was really nice. We saw all kinds of really fun animals like kangaroos, Highland cows, ringtail lemurs, an emu, porcupines and so much more. I highly recommend coming here with kids ages 4 to 12. Really all ages could enjoy this experience as well but I think that age group would absolutely love seeing all the animals and the space is big enough yet small enough to have a solid hour or two of fun seeing the animals and interacting with them. Staff is really friendly and knowledgeable about the animals. My kids absolutely loved coming here and we will probably be visiting throughout the summer.

Came here with my sister and niece. It's in the desolate Burnsville Mall which was already…read moreconfusing to us as life long Minnesotans. I wondered how they'd have safari animals in a run down mall. We all love animals and were curious to see the place. They have TONS of animals here. Especially with the birds it's quite loud and not good for children under one. I would say for the average child, they will have a fun experience seeing animals of all kinds up close. For me however, as an adult how knows better, these animals all look miserable. The kangaroos appeared sedated. Every single one we saw could barely keep their eyes open and didn't even react when being touched AT ALL. It's like we weren't even there. The otter enclosure reeked of urine and there were uncleaned feces all over their pen and toys. I watched one urinate in the ball pit they have. Like other reviews I've seen, the animals pace around in their small enclosures. I was surprised by how many fake plants there were, I can't imagine that's safe if ingested. As stated before, this is indoors in a mall. Only artificial lighting and no windows. Do these animals ever see the sun?? The Macaws paced and swayed like they were in a trance. Screaming at the sight of people who stood in front of their display or walked by. I was disturbed by the amount of parakeets they jammed into one enclosure with a concrete floor. The goats especially frantically paced around for food and I noticed they don't seem to have any food or water in their pens(at least that's visible). They nipped at kids fingers and one even ripped the paper cup from a child's hand and ate it whole. I saw ONE employee walking around working. I'm wondering where the supervision is to keep the animals safe if children become unpredictable and parents aren't watching closely. All in all a very depressing display. I don't see the "sustainable" aspect at all at this "safari" experience. I was hoping to be proved wrong, but I think this place should be investigated for animal welfare.

We have never been here before but I've known about it for years. We were invited for a birthday…read moreparty which we didn't even know they did but it was so much fun. They had a private room with an activity for the kids. You are allowed to bring in food and drinks but make sure you don't make a mess. They provided plates and silverware. You only get the room for a couple hours. It was pretty busy with other parties that day we went but the museum itself wasn't too crowded. Kids are allowed to stay until museum close if they would like. Great place for older kids, can't really picture babies and toddlers here. Great place for kids to learn STEM skills and get off the tablets. Not so much for running around since the place isn't too big. I could see my kids spending many hours here. Perfect for my son and daughter since they love building things. Their favorite was the rocket launch and legos. I love the decor here! It's so bright and colorful. The bathrooms are great! So clean and individual stalls. The sink reminds me of elementary school so there was that nostalgia. They offer memberships and you can come try it out first, individual tickets are $14 and that can be applied to membership if you liked it. Lots of parking. Building only has one small sign outside so it's a bit inconspicuous.

Easy to get to and the place feels clean and cared for. This is important when your kids are…read moretouching everything. Though not as big as I was expecting, it wasn't overcrowded on a Saturday late morning into afternoon. There are many different activists where your kiddos can learn through play--from power/electricity to building to music and more. They have party rooms that you can use which was awesome to have a place to eat and celebrate the birthday boy. The staff was receptive and attentive to both the parents and kids. You can just come an play, book a party or get a membership, and they have summer camps too. During the party the kids got to do a fun activity too!

This seems like a really cool concept. Like 'Build a Bear' but cars. We stopped in on a busy…read moreSaturday and there was a bit of a line. There were only 2 people working at the time and they were both at the stations building cars with customers. This is for sure the type of place that could benefit from having a greeter or just someone that can just help answer questions while waiting. I feel like after waiting 10 or so minutes we kind of lost interest as the line never moved and we were still unsure about a few things. Would maybe circle back later on if my little cousins show interest again.

Two stars for the great employees. ZERO for management. I'm an older retiree with a love of…read moregadgets and toys. I was having a me day at the mall, and passed this shop. I was lured in by the young man racing a radio controlled car our in front. It started out well, everything was fun, bright and colorful cars, lots of customization options. I watched families play with toy cars, I priced out several models, and seriously was trying to figure what to get. Perhaps I talked to the employees a bit much, old people do tend to over talk the staff, we get a bit lonely. But I was really enjoying the place. (even if it was a bit overpriced for what it is, think theme park toys) Imagine my shock when the staff got a call from the manger (who watches the employees remotely on a camera) that I was to be considered a loiterer (I spent too much time shopping and not buying fast enough you see) and was to leave the store. Staff apologized to me, but I had to go. I'll take my 800+ credit rating and my stack of empty credit cards to a real RC shop that does not treat customers like dairy cattle. Avoid, you can get better RC cars from a company that does not treat potential customers like panhandlers. Really disappointed, I wanted to bring my partner and I in to buy cars this weekend. But we will go someplace where we are wanted. They call this the "Build a Bear" of RC cars. But I've spent a lot of money at build a bear and NEVER been treated like this.

This is an amazing gym run by some incredibly talented athletes. The owner and most of the coaches…read morehave been on American Ninja Warrior or a similar show. If you're more interested in obstacle course racing, they have multiple coaches who have made the podium at major races and qualified multiple times for the Obstacle Course Race World Championships! Not just for adults, this is a great facility for kids as well!!!

This place is amazing! They hosted 22 girls from my confidence building retreat and the girls were…read moreecstatic over it. Sarah is a true ninja and I would recommend this place for ninja training, or if you have a group that would like to experience the adventure of taking on obstacles. Everything they do at this gym is stellar. Their service and personal style is warm and inviting. I imagine you could do a team building event, a birthday party, a fun get together or go to train ninja style. You'll get the real deal here with tons of awesome obstacles that you can't find anywhere else. A couple of my girls made it to the top of the warp wall (they have multiple walls, even one taller than the ninja course on NBC) and it was awesome!