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.

We had an amazing time here! The staff were helpful at every turn and you could tell they loved…read morebeing here. We love animals and photography so this was the perfect stop to do both. After a few shots, our new friend and manager Jon K approached with friendly offers because he knew we were there to showcase how great this place was. We will love to come back any time. For now we will let the photographs do most of the speaking. Hope you enjoy our little collection from our experience. Instagram: @3spade7star_photography Facebook: ThreeSpade SevenStar Nikon Z8/Z30 "O" and Bobby B.

September 6, 2026. We were excited to finally see this private zoo. I had proposed the idea of…read moreseeing Nova Wild to my husband, who was elated to go & insisted on going as early as possible. I saw the zoo website a few years ago and put it on my to do list for this area. Despite some of the negative reviews we saw online, the reviews did no affect us at all. Yet I could see how the negative reviews can affect one's perception of the zoo. Tickets are $20 for adults. Children's tickets are less. Parking is free. We came to the zoo in the morning to avoid crowds and less heat from the sun. It is true that there are additional costs for food to feed the animals, rides on the camel, and to see the butterfly garden. The prices are fair though. The zoo is small yet clean, well maintained, and has many areas & animals to see. Some of the animals are shy & avoid onlookers, yet that happens in zoos. Restrooms are limited. I only saw restrooms near the entrance. When compared to the Smithsonian zoo, this zoo was less crowded and the customers had better etiquette. Nova Wild truly went beyond our greatest expectations. I saw all the animals I wanted to see there. Despite the shyness of some of the animals, most of them seemed happy. Some had good interactions with the people and children especially when it came to being fed by children or adults. There are many sitting areas throughout the zoo. The bench by the lake and willow trees is where I spent a lot of rest time at the zoo. Highlights in the Nova Wild Zoo: Clouded Leopard, Cheetah, Fennec Fox, Giant Ant Eater, the Flamingos, the Camels, African Tortoise, Owls, Emus, Cows, and Silver Cheeked Hornbill bird. There were others as well yet I didn't spend that much time around them. My favorite place and last place to explore in the zoo was the butterfly garden. There were many blue butterflies flying inside the enclosed garden as well as other types of butterflies. It was mesmerizing watching the butterflies. We spent the most time watching the butterflies. We skipped doing the drive through safari since the line was so long and it was getting too crowded at the end of the day. It was a quiet and peaceful experience at the Nova Wild Zoo. We look forward to visiting this place again.

What a cool place to play for kids! Came here for a kid's birthday party, and my son had such an…read moreawesome time! This is one of the coolest children's museum play spot that I've ever been to. The details inside are so cool!

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!

This playground is inclusive for disabilities, has elements for all ages, and was recently…read morerenovated! It has tangible musical features like a giant xylophone, sound elements, a large communication board, several swings including an ADA inclusive swing seating, regular swings, baby swings, and a net swing. There are several small slides, and slides ranging from 1-3 stories tall.

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

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 took 3 boys during the week in July and they had a blast! The place is huge and there was hardly…read moreanyone in there! they rode the seated biplane, climbed the towers, played some trampoline dodgeball, jousted, did the obstacle course but their favorite was the timed obstacle course! They wanted to beat each other and their personal best times, so they did the course over and over again, resulting in exhausted, sweat drenched boys! There is a rock wall tower to climb and obstacle course up on the structure above the regular ninja course. I took off 1 star for the teenagers working there that just sat around talking and flirting with each other or on their phones. They looked super bored and couldn't be bothered to watch the kids for safety. When I kid was stuck on the sky obstacles course and was shouting for help but there was no workers in site, I went to find one and he just said, there's 2 harnesses so if 1 is stuck, there's the other one and walked away. Didn't even go try to see what the issue was.

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.

This is only the second laser tag venue we have been to, so I'm no connoisseur. It's in a shopping…read morecenter, and they have drop-in play as well as a steady stream of birthday party attendees. It was 3 games for $20, but if you get on their mailing list or look for discounts on the internet, you can get a 3 for $14. We were 6 drop-in players and had maybe 4 other kids playing in our games. They were very accommodating to kids with special needs who needed headphones or a parent to just help them without having to pay for two participants. It was a very cool course, spacious with plenty of hiding spots, a ramp-up second floor to shoot from above, and two base stations to aim for if you're looking for extra points. Just the right amount of fog and laser stimuli on the course. The vest and gun were all good operationally speaking, and we played with three different vest colors across our three games. You can play as individuals or teams depending on how many people are playing. And you can see your stats on the monitor in the lobby when your game has concluded. In addition to private birthday rooms (I think there were at least 4 that I could count), they had a lobby with some arcade type games, a table, and some limited drinks/ snacks for purchase. A little pricey for dippin dots ($4.50 for a tiny pouch). One thing they could improve upon is to expand the seating for parents and non-players. They have the space for seats or benches, so if the one table is occupied there are other seating options. A fun way to spend a few hours with your laser tag lovin kids!

The employees were professional and worked hard during our visit. They fit our smaller group in…read morewith a larger one to ensure there were enough players in laser tag. Super nice employees and my kids had a fun time. Thank you!

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.

It was our 1st time being there and staff/ workers especially the receptionists were excellent…read more They let us check out inside before we did the activities. Climbers and the slide activities were so much fun. We purchased foods at lunch and the worker who served us was friendly, courteous, and very helpful. We would definitely go there again.

I had a FANTASTIC time hosting my son's third birthday here and our guests had kids ranging from 1…read moreto 8 and they all had fun. The staff did a great job helping with the party and my son had an absolute blast. Thank you for the wonderful birthday memory, Hyper Kidz!

I've been coming for a few years but have recently stayed away given the large crowds. I went…read moreyesterday and was surprised of the new renovations which were in much need because the place was going downhill. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly surprised by the upgrades! The facility was clean and the new staff was kind. There was someone constantly cleaning and monitoring the play areas. We went at 9am on Sunday and we beat the crowds! By the time we left (10:45am) it was busy but not too overcrowded. I have toddlers so the early morning was perfect for us before the bugger kids arrived. My kids had a blast!

Ms. 'Riss has put together the perfect activity for bouncy preschoolers! My son has enjoyed her…read moreclass all year, participating with classmates in a safe, loving environment--which is the coolest: a school bus outfitted with soft play equipment where passenger seats once were. I highly recommend for after school activity and birthday parties!

From the owner: AcroKidz is a full-sized school bus converted into a safe and fun gymnasium. Our bus is padded and…read morefilled with fun equipment specifically designed for children ages 2 - 7. Whether it is traveling to schools, daycares, birthday parties or special events, the Acrokidz Bus has a philosophy of utilizing a hands-on approach to making fitness fun and exciting for children. The goal of Acrokidz is to develop basic motor skills, enhance kinesthetic awareness, improve fitness & activity levels, build self-esteem and confidence, encourage active participation for all, reinforce attentiveness and turn-taking skills, increase balance, coordination and agility, develop skills to enhance other sports, facilitate development of a lifelong love of activity and fitness. This unique approach includes an exciting design of a safe, colorful fitness focused environment where our staff are always on board and the bus never moves with children on it.