I love carousel animals (especially vintage) so I'm always excited to find some unique ones. This…read morecarousel has a skunk, porcupine, a black fly, fish, and various other critters found in the region- each with a plaque with their name. I believe there are 25 hand carved creatures total. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. This charming ride ($2.50 at the time of my visit) will delight all ages! There's a play area outside, a gift shop and snack shop inside, and a craft/coloring table as well.

Have you ever been on a Carousel that features ALL the local animals from the area?! This Carousel…read moreis 10 years old and handcrafted celebrating the beautiful Adirondacks! It's a great stop when visiting Lake Placid and Lake George! It's like $5 to ride and you have to wear a mask. This place is awesome and great for the winter holidays coming up! There is also an outdoor playing area which is lovely! This place is one of our Adirondack stops and must see for fun with the family!

The play area is much bigger than expected. I thought because we couldn't see much, it wouldn't be…read morevery big, but once we entered, I was pleasantly surprised by the size. My excitement ended there. When we were checking in, we were offered military discount, yay! They tallied up the total and we paid for it. Then I noticed that there was no military discount added. It should be 10% off of admission. With 2 adults and 2 kids, it should be a little over $4 off. Yes, it's just $4 but everything little bit counts. When I brought it up, she kept saying "oh yea you're right, well you would only be saving $2" and brushed me off. That's not the point. The point is, they said I would get military discount and didn't get it. Also, 10% off of $43 is not $2... American Public education has left another student behind. She said she can't do anything because the manager is not present. Disappointed in the customer service. The lack of training. The lack of basic math. TIP: sign the waiver while waiting in line. Use the QR code

From the owner: Billy Beez is the ultimate indoor play park for kids and kids-at-heart! Our 20,000* sq. ft. play…read moreparks offer a variety of features and activities, from slides to sports courts, tunnels to towers, ball blasters to bouncy trampolines, adventure is always right around the corner at Billy Beez. The park is ideal for all ages, including infants, toddlers, adults and every age in between. With designated areas for the little ones and Super Speed slides for the older ones, Billy Beez has something for everyone. Ideal for birthday parties, group events, community fundraisers and more, Billy Beez is the park they’ll ask for by name…

Nice little playground now that they've poured an absurd, alleged $1M+ into the place…read more "Frederick E. Samuel (1924-1985) devoted his career as a lawyer and politician to improving the quality of life of the people of Harlem. Samuel was born in Montserrat, West Indies on January 22, 1924. After graduating from the Montserrat Secondary School, he came to New York in 1943. Samuel received his B.S. from McGill University, Montreal, in 1949, his M.A. degree from New York University in 1950, and his J.D. from Fordham University in 1954. Samuel earned a reputation as the "People's Lawyer", for the dedication he showed the clients of his Harlem practice. He began his political career as a Democratic Party district leader and was elected councilman for the Fifth District (now the Ninth District) in 1973. He held the office for three terms over the following twelve years. As Chairman of the City Council's Public Safety Committee, Samuel was responsible for the adoption of influential legislation, including laws which created the Arson Strike Force and the Department of Juvenile Justice which have become national models. Another institution which Samuel helped to organize was Harlem Day, the annual observance in which volunteer lawyers, doctors and other professionals provide free services to residents. Samuel died on September 12, 1985, just two days after he won the Democratic nomination for a fourth term. The playground was named in his memory later that same year by a local law introduced by Councilmember Walter Ward and signed by Mayor Edward I. Koch. The playground is not far from Samuel's home on Strivers' Row, where he lived for 17 years. It was acquired in 1937 and was jointly operated by Parks and the adjacent P.S. 139 until the 1980s when the school was moved and the park expanded. The area became unofficially known as the Readers Digest Park in 1975 after the publishers donated funds for its reconstruction. It was redesigned by Henri Legendre, a graduate of P.S. 139. In 1992 a $ 1.1 million reconstruction was completed that provided the park with new play equipment, a basketball court, a spray shower, benches, and landscaping. At this time the Unity Through Murals Program unveiled the playground-wide mural, a cityscape with Harlem buildings and a portrait of Fred Samuel, painted by neighborhood children."

The wife and I came here after hearing about it for a couple of years. She had found out about it…read moreonline, and I saw their scale model promotional displays in downtown Albany. So, we made a daytrip of coming up north. It was pretty cold and overcast in early October, but we still had a good time. When we arrived on a weekday there were only a dozen or so other people around. We practically had the place to ourselves. We first watched the four otters swim in the pools (brr) and play on the tubes. One really seemed to like me, and we both shared the name Louis, so we hit it off from the start. I liked him more than the otters (!), but I think he just came to the fence to see me because he thought I was going to feed him. Then, we saw the staff with their "mystery" public interaction animal... a porcupine. She seemed hungry and grumpy, and spent the time eating food. I guess if I was trotted outside in the 40-degree weather I would be upset too. We went for a walk in the woods and heard music piped on speakers in the trees. My wife made a comment about it feeling like an anime or RPG experience, and I think she was right. It was odd, though enjoyable. We then walked around on the elevated paths in the woods and looked out of the bird's nest towers and spider's nest (yuck). There were swinging bridges and other interactive things for kids of all ages. Again, it was cold or we might have spent more time looking at them. They had indoor exhibits which were closed due to the pandemic (boo), but on a day like this they are very much needed to help recharge and get warm. It was a good time, despite being chilly. The views were great, but my glasses kept fogging up from the masks so I couldn't see as much as I would have liked. It is a great park seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and very far from where we live. But, I would like to return in warmer weather to experience it again.

We had an incredible time here! The indoor area is not to be missed! So many unique hands-on…read moredisplays, sea otters, ugly fish, collections of fungi and interesting plants. The outdoor walk is a breathtaking walk through the treetops with unbeatable views. My 5 year old also loved the outdoor loose part natural play area. The whole adventure is a lot of fun for both kids and adult. Also very responsible with covid policies!

Near the casino, this is a perfect 5 km loop. It's typically clean and not overly crowded, which…read moremakes it a great spot for a walk or a run. In the summer you can rent paddle boards and kayaks for 20$ or free with the gatineau access card! Près du casino, c'est une boucle parfaite d'environ 5 km. C'est généralement propre et pas trop achalandé, ce qui en fait un excellent endroit pour marcher ou courir. Durant l'été la location de kayaks et paddlboard est à frais de 20$ ou bien gratuit avec la carte acces gatineau!

Beautiful views, and a decent walk. Really bummed those topiaries that are all over Google aren't…read morethere anymore, but it was a good time-if a gray day.

This place is a bust. There is nothing here other than a couple of farm animals. Nothing like the…read morewebsite. It's run down and outdated, empty enclosures everywhere. This could have maybe been something cool 10-20 years ago, but now it's just a dying business. We were all disappointed. Please don't bother with this place.

We went without checking reviews, we wish that we would have because it is nothing like you see in…read morethe pamphlet that we found . In the pamphlet you are very much deceived , you see so many animals that have supposedly been rescued and live here . We were greeted by a kindly gentlemen and he told us about birds and some goats, a bird that was magpie and bluejay mixed and a few other animals. After we entered through a door into the refuge we were told there are no mammals, we continued to listen and soon we're told a story of birds and evolution , this guy made an effort to make CHRISTIANS look stupid for believing that God created these creatures. Needless to say we saw chickens, a goose, some guinea pigs, a falcon , three goats , a turtle , and a snake. This guy shouldn't be able to deceive people , the pamphlets should be removed from public places and people should not be led astray. False advertising should be against the law.

I am presently in the Cosmic Adventures on Ogilvie. We are regulars here. I was charged admission…read moreagain. I am in a wheel chair. I never set a foot on the play structure. You are charging disable people for a service they will never use. In the last year I gave your business a 1000 dollars in admission fees. Not to include the food. Now my grand kids came back to me saying they can't buy anything with paper money. Simply ridiculous. Don't think I'm coming back!

I love this place. It's been a total lifesaver for those crazy days with my one year old. I usually…read morecome here on days where my kid is driving me crazy, is getting into everything at home, and when I need a break. This place really tires her out. It can cost a pretty penny per visit, so we ended up getting an annual pass which was $99, and included entrance for our child, and two adults. The pass literally pays for itself after the first couple of visits. Birthday parties are also 50% off with an annual pass. Adults DO have to pay to get in, kinda sucks, but kinda understand why. Babies 11 months and under are free. There is a kiddie zone for kids 4 and under. I did notice that some of the older kids sneak into this zone, which sucks, because they normally play rougher than the babies/younger kids. There is also a dance room/area for kids to dance and go crazy, an arcade area near the food court, and smaller rides for the younger kids like a carousel and cars (the kind that you would find at the mall that costs 2 bucks). Parking is a nightmare. It's always full, and people never look where they are driving. Last time I was here, I saw a, most likely VERY tired mom, back up into another car. It is just mayhem here. On really busy days, they usually have an employee directing traffic. Ahemmm...it's like a kiddie Costco! Again, great place for kids to burn off energy, and for babies to get their stimulation.

Well this is not the traditional children's playground that our little one normally goes to. Out…read moreof all the playground we have been to, this one is undeniably the coolest. We went early in the morning, but can assure you that this place gets busy very fast. The principal attraction is the zipline, which makes this park truly unique. Make your way to the treehouse, going on the suspended bridges, spider webs and ladders. Lots of other features to ensure that kids of all ages will not get bored, and plenty of places to sit or even have a bite to eat. Very well designed and plenty of space. Just be mindful to stay off areas where there are warning signs about poison ivy.

I had a great time today petting various farm animals as well as dogs and even some guinea pigs…read more The staff were all super friendly, and it was a fun day spent doing something outside. They do have free range chickens and ducks running around as well. It's only $10 a person and it's worth it for a fun outing. If you do go please respect the rules of not chasing the chickens and ducks, you might very well give them a heart attack. And no one wants to see that. But I'd definitely recommend it especially if you've got kids. They've even got information plaques about all the animals around the place so it's fun and educational.

Great place for kids and adults alike to relax on a lazy afternoon. Has a wide variety of animals…read more Only $5 per adult. Children under 2 are free.