Knowledgeable tour guide, great diversity of animals, and supppper close encounters. My kids…read morehusband and I loved it. The tour ride itself was about 30 minutes. We spent 2 hours and it was so much fun.

We used to come here a lot when I was younger, and decided to visit recently. It's a good place to…read moretake kids if you're looking for something to get out of the house. It's about $25 for an adult, not including the feed, so something to consider if you're on a budget. The people are always friendly and willing to help. We were with my grandmother who is in a wheelchair and they went out of their way to accommodate. I'm taking off a start because there's not as many animals as I remember, but overall a good time.

My family, daughter, son-in-love, and grandson, and I had a great first time at APFD horseback…read moreriding ranch on 12/31/2025. It was a highlight of our holiday season. Roland, our trail guide, was outstanding. He has a loving command of the horses as an experienced horse trainer, who is majoring in animal science. His relationship with the horses made us feel secure. He floated back and forth, chatting with each rider and ensuring that everyone was well. APFD, thank you so much for a great time of refreshing as we prepared to enter 2026. We would definitely recommend APFD to anyone who wants to take in the serenity of nature, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the day, and needs a whoosah break. APFD, we wish you the best in 2026!

I visited APFD on a random Monday. I called ahead, right when they opened around 10 and scheduled a…read moresame day 1 hour ride. I made an online payment to secure the horses and we were on our way. It was a pretty smooth process. The horses were pleasant and not intimidating. Our guide was an experienced rider and answered every question we could of lol. They have many different kinds of animals there, it gives ranch but not farm vibes. *insider tip* They offer 2 different types of rides! A regular trail ride and an "experience" trail ride which includes trotting and cantering. This is good to know so you schedule accordingly. They use different horses for different experiences. Apple Maps kept redirecting me every 5 min and delaying me an extra 20min!, so i would recommend just searching "A Place for Dreamers" and get directions. Just go! It was a great time overall and I'm looking fwd to revisiting!

This zoo I quite enjoy with its shady trees when the weather can change from humid to rain storm…read more The exhibits look well taken care of with happy animals. The new sealion exhibit is very nice as you can get a great view of them glide over you. The giant river otters with their crazy antics sliding on the small creek inside their river display. The food is ok, but I rather eat before or after since there many fantastic options around this part of Houston. I recommend at least checking it out for a quick journey into the wild in the middle of Houston.

We had such a great day at the Houston Zoo. We are here from Denver visiting our son, and thought…read morewe'd spend a nice day at the zoo. We purchased our time entry tickets (my son's student ticket was free, but he did need to show his student ID) for Friday at 12:00. It was a rainy day, so we entered with our rain jackets and umbrellas. Parking in Hermann Park was easy, and we got a spot right close to the zoo entry. The rain was light, and came and went. The day cooler than average at 76 degrees F or so. We wandered from sight to sight, and saw just about everything. We were not able to find the Snow Leopard, nor the Howler Monkeys (including the new baby). We didn't see a bear. The elephants were just going in for feeding time. Still there was so much to see! Monkeys, otters, snakes, bugs, frogs and lily pads, zebras, antelopes, elephants, tigers, lions, leopards, ocelot, the Ant Eater was amazing! There was a sea lion exhibit where you stand in a tunnel, and the sea lions swim over you! And, there was a "cat walk" upon which the leopard would stalk--creepy! The animal attendants were very friendly and interactive, offering information about each animal, including the names and ages of the animals. They were able to answer any question I threw at them--what do they eat? Who gets a long with whom? The signage was interesting, too, with information about each species, and then a white board that is apparently updated frequently with daily news. We were there the Friday prior to Mother's Day, and there were heart signs around, identifying each of the mothers by name, wishing them Happy Mother's Day. Very sweet! Sweetest of all was the just born Gibbon (just 10 days old). It was in its mama's arms, and dad and her other son were playing nearby. The family was incredibly sweet! Dad and 3-year-old son Marv were taking care of each other while Mom was taking care of baby. And watching them swing along their trees was so fun! Favorite exhibits included the Gorilla and the Gibbons. Next time we visit Houston, we will be back on a sunny day, perhaps in the morning, to see if we can find even more!

Love the Sea Center! The staff are friendly. It's really small but free. The tanks are clean and…read morethe fish seem to be well taken care of. My grandson loves the touch tank. The wetlands walk is nice before it gets too hot. If you're lucky you might see a gator or two.

Super cute and indoor place for kids to learn more about sea life. We've been wanting to visit for…read moresome time but it is about 45 min away from us. We decided to visit during their Shark celebration event which was super cute for the kids but just a bit crowded. The building itself was a bit smaller than I imagined but still fun for the kids. However, outside of the event I'm not sure my toddler would spend enough time inside to warrant another drive in. Wish there were a free more interactive things to do during regular hours.

I love this place! I am a newbie to aquarium life and they are so helpful and knowledgeable. They…read moretest my water samples each time I come in and they know exactly what I need to do in order to maintain a healthy environment for the fish. They make suggestions about which fish play nice with each other. I highly recommended them!

I purchased Amano shrimp from this store recently. The shrimp were very small/juvenile (around half…read morean inch), but were sold at standard adult pricing. Unfortunately, a couple of them did not survive within a few days of being introduced to a stable, cycled tank. The staff were polite, but I do think clearer separation between juvenile and adult livestock would help customers know what they're getting. I also noticed a few similar reviews mentioning livestock losses, which matches my experience. Overall, the store has a good selection, but I would recommend customers carefully inspect livestock size and condition before purchasing. But one big issue is that they do tend to be more pricey than other areas I've seen which is fair I get that family owned business but still. I don't think I'll be coming back though that's my opinion I personally opt for places like Infinite Aquatics

Absolutely Wonderful Experience! Hitchin' Post Ponies was…read morethe best experience for my 2-year-old granddaughter! The place was spotless, and the owners and their crew were absolutely top-notch--friendly, patient, and professional. You can tell they truly love what they do and care about creating a great experience for the kids. I loved every minute of it, and we will definitely be back again! Highly recommended for families looking for a fun, safe, and memorable pony experience.

We attended a birthday party here for a young child. The place has a bunch of cute things for the…read morekids, animals, food. Overall very cute place. The woman running the show was amazing. Very friendly, interacted very well with the children. The cowboy man however was incredibly rude and shouldn't be interacting with kids. At one point he got into a screaming cursing match with a parent over a pony ride. Extremely unprofessional and I can't recommend this place unfortunately.

Closed permanently. This app requires me to put 85 characters in this box. This place is no longer…read moreopen.

What an amazing adventure! Purchase tickets in advance online or at the small drive thru hut upon…read moreyour arrival. We saved $3 per ticket by purchasing online! Kids under 3 are free-- also have additional prices for active duty military and seniors. Feed bags are very generous and an additional $4 per bag. Animal information brochures are provided with ticket purchase and show interesting facts and information about many- but not nearly all- of what you will see. The drive through park is a bit shorter than some when comparing to others around Texas and you are encouraged to throw feed and not hand feed. But the boardwalk and activities in the middle section (called Explorers Retreat) more than make up for it. The boardwalk has an additional walk through area where you can feed and view more animals and you can grab another animal brochure in your way in. This area is stroller and wheelchair friendly. The explorers area also has other fun activities like food trucks, gemstone mining for $10, feed Puzzles the giraffe for $4 or $8 depending on the feed you choose, a bar, porta potties, a gift shop, and free petting zoo. Though many of the additional activities cost $$, the boardwalk walk through and petting zoo is free and included with your ticket purchase and it's definitely worth getting out to explore. Gemstone mining was $10 and included a gem card and a large bag of dirt and gems to clean in the moving water table. Marilyn, the woman in charge of this area, made it more than worth our money by drawing out the activity and engaging the kids. She really added to the experience. Feeding the giraffe was fun but quick and could have used some more positive interactions, facts and information about giraffes from employees to enhance the experience for the kids. You are able to drive through as many times as you want after buying the day pass and we took advantage, driving through 3 times with our two bags of food. Pro tips- change drivers and seat positions during each new drive through for different perspectives, bring cups to separate food and give each person their own cup full, bring cameras and binoculars. We absolutely loved our experience and would have purchased season passes if they were a little more affordable. We can't wait to go back!

Very neat experience if you never been. My sister set up a weekend outing for the family and kids…read moreto see Christmas lights and tractor ride. This place is huge! Make sure you wear your tennis shoes. I didn't get a chance to take a lot of photos but did get one. They have all kinds of activities, playground, rides and food that will keep the kids busy. Just FYI lines for food can get very long but the wait was worth it! From what I was told they do hold other events here and not just Christmas. We will definitely have to come back to check them out. Come show your support if you're looking for something to do with the kiddos.

We were very disappointed with our experience. We spent over $100 on four tickets, then another $20…read morefor the game passport, plus roughly $50 on food and $15 on a toy--and that was just the beginning. Everything costs extra, and it truly feels like you're being nickel-and-dimed at every turn. There is clearly not enough staff for the number of guests, which leads to extremely long lines. Several areas are far too dark at night, especially considering how many children are running around--it felt unsafe. The smell throughout the farm was unpleasant, the bathrooms were not functioning properly, and the lighting overall was poor. The price for each game is ridiculous for what you get. On top of that, I've read the responses from management to other reviewers, and the way they speak to customers is unprofessional and off-putting. To make matters worse, after leaving my feet have been itching nonstop, like I was bitten by bugs or exposed to something while there. For the price, the experience does not come close to being worth it. Save the long drive and the money--you'd be better off putting it toward a future trip to Disney.

I can't say enough good things about TGR Exotics! We had our 3 year old's birthday party there and…read moreeveryone had a fantastic time! Gwen and Rachael were incredible hosts throughout, the kids and the adults all had fun, and we all learned some fun facts about animals. This was the easiest and stress free party I have had for my children. Gwen and her staff did the majority of the setup before we arrived, they helped us unload our car and set up what we brought the day of, and played with our boys while we did final preparations. We got so many compliments from all the parents about how great the party was! Thank you Gwen and staff at TGR Exotics Wildlife Park!

We took about 11 kiddos [ages 7-11] to this park, and they had the best time with the animals. The…read moreowner, Gwen and her staff are clearly passionate about sharing these animals with everyone. Gwen even set up the party room for our kids and made sure each child had the chance to touch -- and sometimes even hold -- the animals. The team made the children feel completely safe while teaching them so much about each animal. There's such a wide variety here -- from sloths and tortoises to bears, monkeys, and so much more -- and you get to see them all up close! I highly recommend this experience for small groups. And if you have a child who loves animals, this is the perfect place for a birthday party. You won't be disappointed!

We had a 2 hour event which they arrived over an hour late for and didn't have a tent or water for…read moretheir poor animals. Refused to make it right when asked for a partial refund due to the fact that they weren't there for half of it. Unprofessional and disappointing.

These people are terrible. They cancelled our party an hour before they were supposed to show. They…read morethen refused to answer my texts or calls. I would love to give 0 stars if possible.