Great family experience Lions, Tigers and Bears…read more.. Lots to see... full day activities Good prices Indoor.and outdoor experiences

We had heard great things about this zoo and were eager to visit. That finally happened over the…read moreLabor Day weekend. First, this zoo is very large in terms of walking time and animal exhibits. It's very spread out, meaning lots of walking to see it all. We welcomed that, as more space equals more animals. The first thing that we saw and really liked was the Cheetah experience near the beginning. A quick 15-minute show that showcases a porcupine, serval cat and two cheetahs. The seating area fills up quick so be sure to arrive a good 15 minutes before the start time if you want a seat with good viewing. Another cool exhibit that I really enjoyed was the small cat house that was entirely in the dark. Only dimly lit, this was a unique look at many small species of cats that thrive nocturnally. I've seen many of these cats before, but never in a dark exhibit like theirs. It's very cool. One thing that was a head-scratcher was the number of exhibits that said 'closed' or 'animal not for view today' (or something like that). There were far too many exhibits like this, and that's what drove our experience down. The Australia exhibit was also a disappointment. One kangaroo, and he was in the housed area. No other animals in the open area after walking down there, and only penguins on the other side. I've been to small zoos with a far better Australia presence. I don't want to knock this zoo too hard, it's a good zoo with a lot to see and do. I would say my rating is more based on comparison to other zoos of this size and even smaller.

One of my favorite aquariums! Its always brings back so many nostalgic memories. They have a wide…read morearray of animals, experiences, and different photo ops. I absolutely loves the sharks but also the reptiles they have here. Parking really isn't that hard too find either which I always appreciate when it comes to heading down to a city.

Had a great time walking around the Aquarium and surrounding areas. There was plenty of interactive…read morethings to do and the penguins were stinking cute.

A petting zoo in Over The Rhine? Who knew!…read more Part of the St. Francis Seraph nativity scene, stables are set up in the parish's courtyard and is open to the public daily from 1:00PM - 7:00PM. With miniature donkeys plus sheep and goats in every size, color, and fur softness, there is an animal that will satisfy everyone's petting pleasure. Each animal also wears a name tag. My favorite is Ruby the Goat, who tries to climb the fence and poses for pictures. Cost: FREE

Review: Ark Encounter, Williamstown, KY The real (most…read moreemphatic) "Ark Encounter" isn't about ancient naval engineering or historic veracity --it's an encounter of visceral exposure and violent death. In light of 1 Peter 3 and Romans 6, the Ark represents baptism, and baptism is where your curated self goes to die. You don't walk through this exhibit to marvel at Noah the faithful hero; you walk through it to be exposed. Like the Samaritan woman in John IV, you leave feeling as though God has just laid bare every dark, hidden thing you've ever done--the buried shame, the secret motives, the precise things you are desperate to keep hidden. The climax of the experience is the immediate, inescapable exposure of humanity's true condition. God REFUSES to give you a comfortable consumeristic experience. Instead, you are confronted with the raw, scandalous reality of Noah passed out, naked, and drunk in his tent (the ultimate icon of unmasked shame) followed by the immediate, ugly fracturing of the family, relational dysfunction, melodramatic curses, and gut wrenching estrangement. Thank you to whoever decided to provide this disgusting (but extremely biblical/candid) portrayal of Noah in Kentucky! That is some RARE & REFRESHING brutal honesty; a shockingly truthful scene to include in the "Ark Encounter." I really felt it for what it was - HIGHLY OFFENSIVE and "inappropriate!" The true Ark Encounter. It strips away my "righteous illusions," and forces me into the terrifying mortality of exposure; and it drowns my ego in the tide. John 12:24

Four of us came here for the first time. One had her own walker which was handled well by the…read moreshuttle bus drivers. Another one of our group rented a motorized wheelchair once we got in the park. She said it was well worth the money. There are elevators inside the ark to take people with walkers and wheelchairs from floor to floor. There are restrooms and snack bars on every floor. There are some shops inside and outside the ark. There is a bookstore in the building with the auditorium. We saw a super presentation by one of the founders of the exhibition that answered many questions about the ark and how it was designed, also giving good biblical references concerning the ark. We also saw a live play depicting a missionary who was imprisoned during World War Two. Excellent. Both the outside and the inside of the ark is amazing. So much to see and take in! It really changed my thoughts about the ark account in the Bible. We ate at the buffet restaurant. It was very crowded and when I went through there were some empty spaces. It seems they couldn't keep up with the refilling of the buffet. There was no brewed tea(!) but had a machine....subpar and it was completely out by the time we left. I don't think I would do the buffet again. There are other food options and lots of places to sit around the park. Our senior ticket was $60 and parking was $15. A very nice day for us all.

I had heard great things about this place and I had wanted to visit for years. I highly recommend…read morevisiting when its chilly or cold. Wolves do not like warm weather so do not visit when its warm. Today it was a chilly fall day. We were there an hour or so before they opened. I'd heard best to be in the first group to visit and we found it made a huge difference. We got to spend a good amount of time with several wolves. The volunteers were informative and we felt very safe. Recommend bringing spare shoes as we stepped in some ... poo. We both really enjoyed our visit and highly recommend it. They give discounts for military both active and vets, fire or medical professionals. We arrived way early so only car there for at least a half hour and the wolves all started howling and making puppy sounds. It was just the coolest moment. I will never forget. I am short so had trouble seeing any wolves because of the tall fence. But it was just magical.

Amazing experience from start to finish! Got to see probably 20+ wolves and interact with about 9…read moreof them in 3 separate enclosures. A few tips: 1. Wear stuff you are willing to get dirty 2. Just bring spare shoes and bags to put your old ones in for the drive home (trust me) 3. Go ahead and leave chapsticks, perfumes and any unnecessary items locked in your car. 4. Get here when they open and be one of the first 2 groups for the interactive experience

If I could give it 10 stars I would! I could spend a week in this place. I have a degree in…read moretheology, and every single poster makes me want to go read a book or study something. It was truly amazing. The amount of work and expense and research put into this place, is off the chart! You absolutely cannot miss this. If you're considering going, consider no more, and get in the car. It's a must encounter for every Christian who has ever wondered how the book of Genesis is relevant for today and compatible with science. If you're asking those questions in any form, you're just gonna love it! You will encounter friendly people, extremely well-thought-out exhibits, beautiful grounds, and architecture (especially the plants), easy services and amenities, and exceptional presentations by extremely intelligent and well researched people. And, of course, theme park priced food, which was good, but not exceptional. You're not going for the food, you're going for the mind blowing explanations and answers to questions you and your neighbor asked for a long time.

We enjoyed visiting the museum - however if you're going to the Ark encounter - there is some cross…read moreover material. Lots of walking - wear comfy shoes. The exhibits had a lot of reading - which made it difficult as it started to get crowded. The gardens were beautiful. We attended the worship session first and ended up starting at the end of the exhibits... signs would have been helpful or arrows on the carpets. Security was heavily armed and K9 dogs ... staff was extremely friendly and helpful with all questions.

Get to the LEGO™ Jurassic World Exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center before it's extinct (until…read moreJan 4 2027 ;-) Our nephew rode the Tyrannosaur-chased jeep! (Not really moving :-). Look at the rear-view mirror! Nice touch. We didn't see all 50 dinosaurs... we tired to count the six-million bricks! Plan to spend a couple of hours. It's that amazing.

One of the best museum centers in the Midwest if not the USA! There are 4 different museums in the…read morecenter ranging from space to a dedicated children's museum. You can spend all day here and not feel like you are seeing everything. Admission is fairly cheap and the collections are interactive, modern and worth every penny. For families needing assistance with children there is so much for them to explore. For those who need mobility assistance, they do have different types of mobility devices able at first come first serve. There are places to eat and have a sensory break if needed. Besides the extremely interactive children's museum, we loved how innovative the transportation museum is. This location being an old train station, made the experience even more interesting. They do rotate some items, but most are here to stay for your next visit.

My experience was amazing, especially Chicken shack the best place to eat in the world. I would…read morerecommend Chicken Shack to anyone and is only good things. Also there needs to be Chicken shack merchandise or else I will never buy anything.

The chicken at the chicken shack is absolutely phenomenal! Best part of the park hands down. I…read morethink it deserves its own merch selection, since it's an extremely popular pick for many around the parks, possibly the most popular. My friends and multiple strangers I talked too would have to agree.

Had a great time at the renaissance festival. It rained but it was still enjoyable to see all the…read morecostumes and vendors.

It's a little pricey to get in and you're not going to find a large deal on anything offered…read moreinside. However, People watching and talking to new people is off the hook here! There is always something new walking past you and people in costumes, plays, music and knight fights....I could go on. Take your time and watch a few things and talk to people and you could make it a half day or more of entertainment. I myself do not go in costume but there are plenty that do having fun. And if you don't go in costume no one looks down on you. All age ranges are at the festival.

Absolutely wonderful place. Family owned and operated. Nice layout, staff is excellent. I…read morerecommend everyone visit

From the owner: Safari Junction offeres hands on interactive and educational animal encounters. We are family…read moreowned and operated and pride ourselves in providing an up close and personal experience with our animal ambassadors to help educate the public about animals, their habitats, their behaviors and their daily adventures.