I appreciate the work being done by TPWD. the facility is nice, clean, and not too big. Short…read morepresentation and fish feeding at the aquarium was good. Lots of smaller aquariums showcasing various native fish. Ride the tram and take the short walk back on the "wetlands trail" (not wet) and enjoy the birds and the scenery. Be prepared for lots of kids if the school busses are present.

If you enjoy seeing native Texas fish and enjoy learning about them, I'm sure you've already been…read morehere, right? If you haven't, you need to make the trip! This is a really cool place! Lots to see! Bring the kids! Seriously, bring the kids! Besides learning about and seeing the hatcheries, you and THE KIDS can fish their well stocked tanks. There are multiple tours and a very educational walking path in between a few ponds with cascading stream with slow creeks full of turtles, frogs, birds and fish! HUGE parking lot, very cheap, and be prepared to spend a few hours here. While there is a snack bar, there are some fantastic near by restaurants.

This was such an amazing experience! I was honestly was doing this more for my niece and nephew, as…read morethey were in town for the holidays. I think the adults had just as much or even more fun than the kids. Courtney, the owner was a sweetheart. She was personable,, detailed, and you can tell she love what she did. The Safari starts off with the deers and it moves up to llamas and moves up to some of the bigger animals. It was such a great experience. Lots of screams and laughter. There are enough animals for the young ones to enjoy and feed. We are definitely going back. It is a great activity for family and friends with a wide age range that would enjoy it! I am located in Plano so it is a drive but it would be a great event to do for the day and find some cute little restaurants out there to end the day.

Rocky Ridge Drive Through Safari is a great place for up-close sightings of friendly, placid, some…read morefairly large animals. You'll meet lots of deer, burros, some huge bison, wildebeest, antelope, and spectacularly gigantic bovine specimens. You'll see a wide range of antlers, wide and thick, mature and juvenile. Entry fee includes several generous bags of food. Maybe the number of bags is based on number of occupants in the car. That's also how they determine fees. Animals come up to car windows to collect the treats. My 5-year old great niece enjoyed it all immensely, as did the adults in our group. She kept saying "Adorable." The self-guided tour provides scenic local views. Animals and kids provide lots of laughs. Highly recommend, especially to entertain your youngsters. There's a small walk-through area just before the exit. Good place to stop and let the littles shake their legs and shake off some energy before your drive back.

This small zoo allows you to get up close and personal with lots of cool animals and reptiles. The…read morebaby animal room was the best part and well worth the extra $5. Definitely a hit with the kiddo! We took our 6yo daughter on a Sunday afternoon and she loved it. We saw alligators, capybaras, all sorts of weird fowl, goats, monkeys, a pig, an emu, some zebras (they were far off in an area that wasn't accessible), bears, baboons, roosters, a donkey, a miniature pony, peacocks, and tortoises. Probably the coolest thing outside the baby animal room was the alligator feeding. One of the handlers came out with a bucket of raw chicken and some gator knowledge, and we stood just feet away as these massive gators hissed and jumped and came up out of the water to eat. It was so awesome! In addition to the animals, there was also a small playground with ropes to swing on and climb. On our way out we stopped in the baby animal area and got to hold ferrets, a bearded dragon, two snakes, a baby coati, and a baby alligator. There was also a sweet baby muntjac deer you could pet (but not hold). We took a lot of really fun pictures. It was a great way to end the visit. The only drawback is that the grounds don't seem well-maintained and need mowing and other work. The barns were really dirty and covered in cobwebs. There were giant tortoise turds on the walkway. One of the feeding tubes for the bears was broken. You can tell the place is in need of some repairs. I'm sure it's because all their profits go to the animals and not the facilities. It didn't prevent us from having a great time and we would definitely visit again!

I drove over an hour to come visit this place for my birthday and the main reason of HOLDING a…read moremonkey, so I paid the extra price for that. We choose a specific slot time thinking that it would be myself and my husband with a monkey. Instead we were in a group, which is fine / I understand they made it work because they were understaffed. However, he brought a lemur and a baby monkey in. The baby monkey was extremely cute but we were not allowed to hold it. I was pretty upset inside and I did mention it and he said if I could hang around longer then he could possibly make it work, but it was 1PM and I didn't eat yet.. so we left. I just wish it was a different experience. Still thankful I got to touch the monkey.. & all the staff was extremely kind.

Fun place for family in gun barrel city…read more We did the 2 to IMO escape room here and it was ok, but nothing special Laser tag is fun here Paintball is really fun here several different zones/courses.

Justin and Jennifer were so helpful with our party and making sure we had what we needed!read more

Mainly deer species of all kinds, plus a few exotic species... rhino, bison, & wildebeest…read more The other drivers are exhausting, many stop in the middle of the road and block dozens of cars from proceeding. The giraffe and kangaroo are separate and not in the safari, bit of a bummer. A major surprise was the budgie (bird) enclosure... very fun and interactive.

Texas Zoofari is an excellent place to visit with the family, especially if you enjoy seeing…read moreanimals up close from the comfort of your car. I absolutely loved it and would definitely go back, especially when I have family visiting from out of town. The bathrooms were clean, and the gift shops had lots of unique and interesting things to buy. Overall, it was a great experience!

Great place to relax or workout in yoga, water aerobics, weights or whatever you choose. Swimming,…read morea quick snack & hit the track.

Versatile place that functions as a gym, indoor pool, & community event center. This time I'm here…read morefor "Books In Bloom", a community luncheon/brunch event benefitting the Public Library Fund, with Matthew Bondurant as the speaker. I've also come to Cain Center in the past for the Yoga Fusion class (led by Lee Middlebrooks), & the shallow water aerobics (led by Tamara & Keith Bennett). I usually liked to stay in the pool after the organized aerobics class so that I can swim some laps. I kinda wish there were more classes available at various other times throughout the day, & not just in the morning.

What an incredible local zip line park! Yesterday, I took my girls and my nephew to Trinity Forest…read moreAdventure Park, and we had an absolute blast. I was surprised to find such an exciting outdoor adventure spot right on the edge of Dallas. The staff was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help. The park features nine aerial adventure courses, each offering different levels of difficulty, making it perfect for all skill levels. Every course was a thrill! We spent three hours tackling as many challenges as we could and completely lost track of time. This is a fantastic destination for families and groups looking for a fun and active outdoor experience. We'll definitely be back!

This is one of the first activities we did in Dallas, the drive was beautiful getting to the…read morelocation. Parking was easy. You will have to buy gloves for the activity so you don't mess up your hands while doing the courses or they also do have them for sale in the entrance for $10 each pair. Upon checking in, 2 people at the front aren't the best at customer service, not welcoming at all. Our instructors tho were amazing and we thankfully got out into a bigger group and we all had a blast. Very shaded activity as well, no need for a hat in my opinion, they also had free lockers.

A beautiful maintained preservation with more than 600 animals about an hour away from Tyler,…read moreTexas. And 3 hours from Austin, Texas. My children aged 8 and 15 had the best time! Feeding, observing, getting a really close look and feel of these beautiful, mainly Safari animals. Some were impressively large like the bison, longhorn, buffalo, zebra's, camels with extremely long tongues and large teeth! It was quite pricey, because you get charged per person and not per car. It rang up $79 total for our party of four. I would definitely recommend to bring wipes for your hands, to clean up, and a car wash afterwards because your car will be covered in saliva. This was quite the experience and very well loved!

The drive thru Safari was a lot of fun.It's such a beautiful place! They have over 700 different…read moreanimals and some of them are huge! The animals are very used to people and some of them are pretty brave and will stick their head in tour window! The camel even bit my mirror when I didn't give it any pellets! There's a really nice welcome center with two sweet ladies that work there. Bathrooms are clean and they have some snacks and souvenirs. We'd definitely go back!

I saw so many animals all living a peaceful existence . Black Beauty Ranch is worth a special visit.read more

Very educational. Is great to hear the story behind it and see the rescued animals. The guides were…read moreknowledgeable and attentive. Wish they had more tours besides Saturdays.

I stopped by the East Texas Arboretum on my way back to Dallas from a getaway to Nacogdoches. It…read morewas really lovely! The cultivated garden part of the arboretum is fairly small: there are a couple of nice flower gardens, but it's not as extensive as (for example) the Dallas arboretum. There were lots of butterflies in the garden when we visited. There are a couple of historical buildings, including a large one (which we didn't go inside of). Be sure to check out the honey bee hive; it's glassed in, and you can see the bees doing their work. But what this place has that most arboretums don't is a really cool walking trail: you can walk for a couple of miles (there are two one-mile loops) through a shaded, woody trail consisting of two loops, which make for longer or shorter walks. There are benches along the way for those who need to rest, and the trails are well marked. It's a lot "wilder" and more natural than most arboretums I've been to - you're on a trail in the woods, rather than a big garden in a city - which I really loved. There's a cool suspension bridge in between the two trail loops. The bridge was partially paid for by BP, presumably as penance for the fact that there's an oil pipeline running under it through the woods (ugh). Admission is $4 for adults and parking is free. There are restrooms at the entrance and near the cultivated gardens/historical buildings. It's a really great place to stop and stretch your legs while driving through!

Went to check it out and get some exercise. Even though it is winter and things weren't in bloom…read moreyou can tell the beauty in the paths and design. It was very clean, well marked and has something for all. It has hiking, history, bridges and tons if photo ops. The person in the office was cheerful and knowledgeable. The memorial to veterans is beautiful. Take s ride and do something different. It does cost bit plenty of discounts if you qualify. January 1st prices will go up. Be careful of the roots on trails. Wear good shoes that support your ankles. Not all the paths are full of roots. Take your time be mindful and be careful. Worth it. It has handicap paths too.