Darby Safari went so above and beyond our expectations. We love zoos, but this was so much more…read morethan just staring at a bunch of animals behind bars - instead we had multiple opportunities to get up close, touch and feed the animals. In addition, some free range friends walked along with us humans on the tour and literally wanted to eat out of our hands. Our guides, Maddie and Shane, were fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and excellent at making sure everyone in the fairly sizable tour group had an opportunity to see or feed each animal they introduced. We bought the "Kit and Kaboodle" package which was so incredibly worth it! Some zoos allow you a "personal encounter" with one species, or by holding up an animal and letting you pet it,... but in the encounter room, Maddie and Shane spent an hour or more introducing us to at least 10 animals, all different species, in very interactive ways. We held armadillos, hand wrestled a mongoose, let a tiny monkey jump from shoulder to shoulder between us eating Fruit Loops, fed and high-fived otters, and so much more. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are that we included Darby Safari in our first ever trip to Charlotte!

I took my brother here for a surprise birthday gift, and we both loved it! Our guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and provided us with great information about all the animals. My favorite part was doing the capybara encounter and spending a little extra time with them. I'd highly recommend this for anyone who loves animals.

Long trails , lots of benches. Great place for walks with your family or biking with significant…read moreother. It kind of just stretches. Lots of shade.

Wonderful place to play disc golf and walk the trails. Lots of things to do there. Very well shaded.read more

A beautiful, clean and comfortable place to bring your kids to burn some energy. They have snacks,…read morebeverages and pizza for purchase when you break for lunch/dinner. The restrooms are very kid friendly as well. We ended up having our son's birthday party here and had a wonderful experience. Check it out!

We visited High Five for a toddler birthday party. It was a great experience…read more Location: You can't really see it from the main entrances, but it's located behind the At Home store. There is plenty of parking available. Check-in: We signed the waiver before arriving and brought our own Non-slip socks so Check-in is pretty easy. There are several adult and kids tables upfront. As well as a raised sitting wall with plenty of outlets. There is also seating and shoe cubbies around the play area. The staff were friendly at check-in (this was basically our only interaction with them). Play Area: This is a great option for kids of all ages. Our two-year olds had a blast in the toddler area. They had riding toys, a great ball pit, trampolines, and an awesome obstacle course. The big kids area also had a ball bit, really tall slides, and cool obstacles throughout the play place. Party Rooms: They have four party rooms, each with a unique theme. The rooms have long, kid-sized tables and countertops/cabinets for food/desserts. Adults need to stand around the kids table. The party included pizza and a caprisun for each kid. Easy peasy. Food court: They offer several food options and snacks upfront. We didn't need to use the food court during our visit, but the prices didn't look too bad and it's a convenient option. Again, we really enjoyed our visit. We would definitely go back.

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

Activate was a good time! You really need to prepare yourself for a workout because the simulations…read moreare physically taxing!! There are multiple rooms with different games to play. The staff was super friendly and explained the concept of the games. You can also watch a module on how the game should be played. Everyone should experience activate at least once, I brought my son here for his birthday and he and his friend had a blast. Everything seemed clean, my only gripe was the the hand sanitizer stations that they had set up were empty. Some of the games require you to touch balls and leave your hands feeling icky, maybe that's a me thing but why have sanitation stations set up that aren't working or empty. Note: If you go on weekdays it's only $24 per person. Anyhow, everything else was fun. If ever in the area we'll def come again!

Wow I loved this place! Came for a friends birthday on Friday around 10pm and had a blast. It was 7…read moreof us and we had an hour of play time. Lasers and hoops were easily my favorite, but some of the other strategy and memorization games were super challenging go and fun as well. Also, some of these games really get you to work up a sweat haha! Friendly staff, easy interface with wristband to enter game rooms, a couple of them took a few tries to get the hang of, but other than that, most were straightforward and loads of fun. This beats any escape room, hands down- it's more active, complex, and engaging for everyone, plus it's nice that you can choose which games to play as you break up into smaller groups. Or potentially meet other folks from different t groups! I can't wait to come back for MY celebration !! @azfitfoodfun

I brought my son and 2 friends here today and we had a fantastic experience. Brandon greeted us…read morewhen we came into the trampoline area and went out of his way to ensure the kids were having fun and even that I had everything I needed. That type of service and interaction will keep us coming back here again and again! Thanks Brandon for making today awesome!!

This place is a big kid playground. From Bull riding to wall…read moreclimbing, there is something here for everyone!! We had kids from 9 to 16 years old and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Selvin was so patient when we arrived with our Groupon voucher. Socks are $4/person. Great parking. Paid lockers but free cubbies. Travis was the bartender and he was knowledgeable about the beers and wines. The Sardis Road location offers waaaay more than the university location. #ThePlaceToBe

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

I've been here quite a few times with my tot. The place place is always super clean. And I mean…read moreboth the floors and the inflatables. Also the inflatables are very well kept. Always in great condition. No cracks or slits or duct tape holding pieces together (ahem Monkey Joes). The staff is always very friendly and always engages with the kids. I have fun when we visit but man those inflatables are a workout (lol). Sometimes we come and there are balloons all over the floor and in the inflatables. This takes the fun to a whole new level. Two thumbs way up to management and staff for the great job they are doing with this place!

Held my son's 1st birthday party here. The kids had a lot of fun but the business is basically run…read moreby Teens. I paid $95 for the toddler mvp experience & only received 1 1/2 services included (didn't get bubbles and never received pictures/videos). The staff mixed up my childs cake and decorations with another childs cake & decoration. I paid for 25 of everything & only about 12 or so were set out. overall a very bad experience business wise.