Attended a "Noon Year's Eve" event for kids and had a great time. Very creative use of the space,…read morewith lots of climbing and playing and even a super cool stop-action animation table. You have to see it to understand. They even had an axolotl in an aquarium. Run by a nonprofit that helps domestic violence victims, according to someone I talked to at the event.

Good place to take young kids. Focuses on art and STEM aka STEAM. Has a fun slide, things to build,…read moreart section and even pets! Friendly staff. Great place to make new friends! I like how they are always adding something new. P.s. also accepts donations aka great place to pass on extra kitchen toys and other toys

Great zoo experience, ecspecially if you have littles! They can run around and get up close to…read moreamazing creatures. Great layout and fun walking trail. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Everything is clean and set up for fun! We enjoyed the mining experience as well as the animals We went during the winter so a lot of animals are hibernating. I'm excited to go back during spring and summer and see the changes! I hope the mining always stays open. I think it'd be a fun tradition to always do a bag of mining (you get from the gift shop) and collect "gems" and "stones" mama likes her crystals so this is a fun way to score some really pretty crystals and learn about all the different kind of rocks! This place is so nice and educational. Also was the most quiet and non-crowded zoo we've ever been too. I think we woke up the monkeys There's also a great zoo right across the street.

Me and my kids love come here small little a hidden spot/zoo very affordable small but still good…read morea lot of good animals maybe take than two hours or maybe less than an hour to walk around highly recommend also free parking tickets are only nine dollars per adult and they're also a really nice playground in front of the zoo so in case the kids wants to wear out more energy , you can hang out here definitely worth the drive. I do recommend getting here early in the day you are able to feed the giraffe and see other animals feeding as well of course is additional but it's so nice to be able to do this too

The dinosaurs themselves were pretty neat. They moved and made noises. It would be interesting to…read morefind out how scientists have decided what the dinos sounded like. In any case, there were probably about 15 dinosaurs in total. Visitors follow a path at their own pace to view each dinosaur. Touching them is prohibited, but you can get pretty much as close as you want to observe and photograph. There is also a small dig area and a staff member walking around with a baby dino the kids can pet. Our first loop through prehistoric park took about 15 minutes. We splashed and swam a bit in the lake and then returned for another quick loop through the dinosaur trail before heading home. Overall, it's a pleasant activity and definitely a kid-pleaser. My children ages 1-9 all enjoyed it. The problem is the cost. $29 is just WAYYYY too high for what this is. Part of me thinks the city of Grapevine should just continue to charge the regular entrance fee into Meadowmere Park and use the dinosaur exhibit as a way to increase traffic into the park during the off-season. We for sure will not be returning to the park until the exhibit is over and the entrance fee returns to a more reasonable rate. If your kid loves dinosaurs and you've never been here, by all means, go, but I'd probably chalk this up to a once in a lifetime activity.

We had a blast! Upon entrance each kid receives a guide where they collect stamps around the park…read more There are 5 stations/stamps total. Our boys loved the trail and the dig site. There's an area with carnival type dinosaur games (ring toss, feed the Dino, etc.). Aside from the Dino attractions, the park itself is beautiful. Definitely worth the price of entry!

We had our first visit this weekend, and our daughter enjoyed it very much. We like the fact it…read morewas not overcrowded, very clean, and welcoming. Their prices for admission is comparable to other play gyms for kids, but they do offer packages if you intend to go more than once. The staff were really nice and welcoming as well. They had two separate play areas - one for littles and one for bigger kids - which both included chairs for parents to sit and watch. We like that they had a hand washing station in the play area and promoted cleanliness for all attendees. We would definitely take our daughter back if we are in the area.

We stumbled across this hidden gem just by driving by, and we're so glad we stopped!…read more Admission was $17 per child. They don't offer a military discount or multiple kid discount, but you can often find great deals on Groupon. Everyone is required to wear socks, which they sale for $3.75. Hot food isn't allowed inside, but you can bring in chips and other packaged snacks. The facility was very clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There were plenty of snacks and drinks available for purchase, lots of seating for parents, and I especially liked the party rooms and arcade area. One thing that really stood out was the toddler section. It had seating for parents and a nearby bathroom, which made it much more convenient for families with little ones. We arrived around 1:00 p.m. and stayed until 3:00 p.m., and the kids were still having a blast when it was time to leave! It's a great place to let kids burn off energy in a safe, clean environment.

10/10! We arrived at 1:00 PM and before we knew it, it was 3:30 PM. That's always a sign of a great…read moreday! This was our family's first visit, and Spark did not disappoint. Parking was a little different since we parked across the street, but it was free, which was a nice surprise. The restrooms were clean, there were snacks and drinks available, and since we weren't sure what to expect, we ate beforehand. The real magic was watching all four of my kids, ages 4 to 12, find something they genuinely loved. That doesn't happen everywhere! From arts and crafts to climbing, sliding, exploring, and creating, there was something for every personality and energy level. No one was bored. Not even for a minute. As a mom, I appreciated the clean environment, family friendly atmosphere, and free Wi-Fi. As a M.O.M.=maker of memories maker, I loved seeing my kids laugh, play, and discover new things together. If you're looking for a place where kids can burn energy, spark creativity, and make memories, Spark is absolutely worth the visit. We'll definitely be back!

HIDDEN GEM: This is a great indoor location for kids and families to spend time and I highly…read moresuggest as a Summer Bucket List item. There is an area for creativity, a piano, a huge playground that is about 2 stories high. The slide is fast so be careful but my grandson loved it and it was certainly his pace.

We visited today as a party of two cars (3 adults 4 kids)…read more We were able to park a car and jump in one together. Every single staff member we encountered was so friendly and ready to explain every animal. They were very knowledgeable and engaged the kids. Bathroom by gift shop was very clean, as was gift shop. We enjoyed the variety of animals, we took our time and were there about 2 hours. The sloth experience was very cool getting to see such beautiful animals up close. We will def be telling family and friends about this gem about an hour from frisco.

I can't even give this place 1 star!! This place is an absolute JOKE! Sure, the petting zoo area…read morewas nice, but do NOT go expecting a drive thru safari where you can feed the animals on the loose. There were only some deer. Everything else was caged and you can't even get close to them. The drive thru loop is smaller than my own 3 acres. We drove almost 2 hrs to see this. My husband voiced his disappointment to the owners because we had read on google that it was 1000 acres. They asked him to show them where he read it. When he did, they made the excuse that it was on Google and they didn't put that on there. The owner literally snatched my husband's phone out of his hand. When my husband got his phone back, the man told us to get the HELL off of his property. I have video if anyone would like to see!!

Book a fun get-together with Wizard Wayne in his mini castle and learn how to cast spells like that…read morePotter fella! Friends, family, or your club will enjoy a visit here. No rules against dressing up. Might as well get another use out of your Halloween gear. Overcast, gloomy weather is best for photos here, what else were you doing?

This is a wonderful place to fall into magic. You can tell all the attention that Wizard Wayne has…read moreput into it! He can really leave you wondering...How did he do that? And make you a believer in magic!! I brought my granddaughter here on Halloween. She just loved it and still talks about it almost a month later! The castle has a wonderful magic shop and Wizard Wayne also does parties and tours. I cannot recommend Magic Fun House enough!!

this is a super cute park with some baseball fields and playground with walking path.read more

This is a wonderful park all around. It has a fence all the way around. It's a huge play area with…read moresomething for all ages. I took my kids there today for an hour and they didn't want to leave. It has a train that was off for the season. And the Gainesville zoo is behind the park. Also let me tell you the bathrooms were very clean for it being a park. Well done!

Love it sooooooooooo much! Great for kids and a fun family experience! Definitely recommend.read more

Great place for the kiddos We decided to visit for a small…read moreget away! I enjoyed watching there creativity blossom.

We visited Cathy's Critters on Friday, 4/17 for my two-year-old's birthday because she has a…read moreserious obsession with cows. We thought this would be such a fun place for her and her siblings to visit, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. Annie and Tess were our guides, and I truly cannot say enough great things about them. They took the time to teach us about every single animal we had the pleasure of meeting, allowing us to move at our own pace and really enjoy every moment. I found myself feeling so relaxed and fully present during the experience, and that wouldn't have been possible without their patience and care. They were amazing. Honestly, all of the staff we encountered were so kind and welcoming. The animals were clearly happy and very well taken care of. My kids loved every encounter and even learned a little about how to care for the animals themselves. I actually saw a review complaining about animal poop around the property... but it's a farm. The animals are free-roaming instead of being kept in cages, which honestly made the experience even more special. If someone expects a hospital-grade environment, this probably isn't the place for them. This is a farm with well-loved and well-cared-for farm and exotic animals. I highly recommend bringing yourself, your family, and your kids here. You won't regret it. We already can't wait to come back -- I might even have to celebrate my own birthday here as an adult! Annie and Tess, we loved meeting you both and can't wait until we see you again.

Large petting zoo with lots of animal interaction. My nieces loved being able to hold snakes,…read moreiguanas, and ferrets. We all loved the goats the most. We were able to pet them and take lots of pics.