My 5 yr old grandson and I did the VIP private experience with tour guide Tucson along with the…read moreRhino experience , after which we drove through on our own.. This did make it more expensive, but for us it was worth it...We have been able to feed many giraffes, but never have met a rhino up close and my grandson loved being able to brush them and touch them.. I chose the private tour , so I could relax and enjoy it without having to drive...and all the info Tucson gave us on all the animals and all their programs made the drive back through on our own a lot more interesting. I was very impressed with their setup and how many babies they have.. I would recommend getting their early...The tour was a wednesday at 930 and we only had one other car on the road with us....when I drove back through , there was a lot of car stoppage , cause of course every car wants to stop for every group of animals and I will say the group at the entrance gate holds you for ranson so you better have food for them so you can get thru.. Didn't try the food , but the fudge at the restaurant was really good. The only thing I was disappointed in was the avairy...If you just want to see a lot of beautiful budgies and a few chickens, then go for it, but they had no interest in the food sticks and just flew away from it for the most part...We are used to the lorikeets that land on you, so my grandson was just bored with it...

We had a great time at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch! Took our 3yo daughter and 1 yo son last…read moreweekend. I thought the safari drive was just okay. First, I was a tad disappointed in the quantity of the animals out there. There were long stretches of the drive where I caught myself thinking, " there's nothing out here". Second, don't bother buying feed. A lot of the animals were more interested in food provided in their troughs than the passing vehicles. And, I have a feeling they're fed well enough ...they don't care if you're throwing food. Third, cars tend to bottleneck to look at NOTHING. I think the staff should do a better job explaining you can pass. At least I hope you can, because I did. I wasn't waiting for some of these people. Other than that, I thought the facilities themselves were clean, well lit, and impressive. They've got a great restaurant where you can have lunch (although I felt the prices were exorbitant as they often are with these "tourist traps"). They've got some great exhibits with monkeys and you can get pretty darn close to some giraffes. My little girl had a particularly good time in the aviary. Seeing her face as that bird landed on her stick was just the best. Solid gift shop. Overall, felt the cost was higher than necessary, but solid family outing. It's worth going.

We had a really nice time visiting the farm today. Cheri was a great host! Here is my advice before…read moregoing: 1. Don't be in a rush. The entire farm is ran by one amazing woman. Sometimes she will need to check new customers in, take someone on a pony ride, or tend to an animal. Allow 2 - 2.5 hours to enjoy the property 2. Don't be afraid to interact with the animals. This city gal was terrified when chickens came to eat out of my hand but we ended up having a great time 3. Do leave a tip if you can. Cheri adopts older animals that would otherwise be euthanized. It's expensive and she is doing it all on her own! 4. It's a small property ran by a retiree. She keeps the animals in pens during open hours otherwise they are free to roam. It is a bit run down in places but I'm certain the animals don't mind! 5. When you arrive enter on the left side of the farm if you are looking at it from the road. Google will direct you incorrectly to the right side of the property but since it's a small farm not such a big deal!

The place is rundown, the animals are sick and uncared for. The woman is trying to give care to an…read moreanimal that clearly needs a vet. She needs to be reported. If you can't take care of the animals properly please don't have them. All she does is complain about not having money to care for the animals.

My nephew invited me on his field trip to Morgan's Wonderland, and a time was had! We spent most of…read morethe day fishing, which was a lot of fun. There were rides available, but my nephew wasn't interested in getting on any of them. I did want to try the zip line, but the wait was about an hour. What I lreally liked about this place is that it includes children or adults with special Needs. I have another nephew who has down syndrome and he would love this place. Also for moms who are on a budget you can bring your own snacks. Parking is free and easy, which made the visit even better.

I had the privilege to tour this amazing, ultra inclusive park during my Therapeutic Recreation…read moreconference. I had never known about such a wonderful place. This amusement park was specifically designed for people with disabilities to be able to enjoy the amusement experiences with their friends and families. There was so much information about the different rides and themes and learning about Morgan and her family. I definitely recommend everyone checking this place out.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO (Your Guide for your next SAZoo Train Ride!)…read more Safety First: The train engineers, like Six Flags ride operators, are certified by International Ride Training (IRT) through their International Ride Operators Certification (iROC) program. This dictates their load and go time, safety zones, and other operating procedures. Hours: They follow the Zoo's operating hours. Normally, this is 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. However events like Zoo Boo and Zoo Lights have different hours of operation. (Ex: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. or 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) Zoo Boo is usually mid September through October 31. Zoo Lights is usually mid November through early January. The trains: There are 2 trains. The Union Pacific 210 and the C.W.T. Express Safety Runs happen before opening the train. Sometimes they take longer which can cause delays. Please be patient with staff. The route: No, this does not go into the Zoo. It's owned by the Zoo. It goes around Brackenridge Park on an almost 2 mile loop. Would it be cool to have in the zoo? Sure, but then that would mean Zoo admission ON TOP of train ticket cost. During Zoo Lights and Zoo Boo, the route is NOT lit up at night. It is a public park and it would be pretty impossible to ensure any decorations wouldn't be tampered with by people in the park. Again, plan accordingly; It's dark. It's a public park. Since this is in a public park, the train can encounter fallen trees, branches or other hazards on or near the track that can hinder operation at any time. This is not highlighted on the zoo's website. Tickets: $6/person. 2 and under are free! Tickets can be purchased at https://sazoo.org/experiences/explore/zoo-train/ and in the train depot. There is an annual train membership available, $25/person, to enjoy unlimited train rides all year long! Tickets are valid for one loop around the park. Two stops: Witte Museum train tickets can be purchased here, passengers can wait at the stop around corner for the train. Japanese Tea Garden, the train stop across the street. There used to be a second stop off of Mulberry st. for the Doseum, however it has been removed from the route since August 2025. If you get on at a train stop, and want to return to that stop, you have to head back to the Train Depot (via train after showing your valid ticket), depart and go to the back of the line with your ticket to head back to the stop. Again, part of their safety procedures. Weather: The train can be closed due to weather. If the train is already on the tracks, it will make NO stops and go back to the Train Depot. This can be due to inclement weather, usually lightning in the area... Since this is a big piece of moving metal, it's best that it gets back to shelter promptly and safely. After 5p.m. the train will NOT make stops, plan accordingly. Once you're at the depot you have to go to back of line to ride again, it's part of their iROC safety procedures. During Zoo Boo and Zoo Lights, the train doesn't make stops. Instead, there is holiday music and no spiel (tour). It's important to remember that this is a machine and can have unpredictable mechanical or technical difficulties. This can happen at any time. Have fun! Be safe! Be patient!

It is a fun train ride, my children really enjoyed going through the park. It is a fun and…read moreinexpensive ride. Two and under go in for free. The staff on the other hand rude. Maybe it's because we were one of the last train rides. We went around 4:30 pm. My daughter stood up because she wanted to sit with her brother in the cart in front of us. This man that worked there told her to sit down, he didn't scream but he spoke to her pretty loudly. I get that they are tired and want to end the day and go home. Maybe they should work somewhere else and not around children.

Used them for our daughters 6th birthday party. Best and reliable owner father run business you…read morecould get for your party. They showed up on time and worked hard to get all our kiddos an opportunity to ride their beautiful well maintained ponies. Very good with all the kids and their love for the ponies business shows. There are a few around town that everyone goes to but they tell you what you need or lack interest in your business, not these great folks.

They were at Hawx burgers today and I'm appalled. We get there to try a new place but instead we…read moresee mini horses and goats tied with 1 ft rope of slack for them to move. Goats tied to bushes one goat had a broken horn. The saddest part were the piglets and ducks. Smallest cage on cold pavement with literally a polo shirt laid on the floor for them. The poor piglets were shivering cold and afraid. Imagine your family pet in those conditions... disgusting. It's 2017 people find companies that treat their animals well. A T-shirt seriously disgusting

The park is lovely. The grounds appear to be well maintained, there's flora, there's fauna, there's…read morewater. What more could you ask for??? Well, maps. Maybe I'm daft, but I couldn't figure out the trails. Every trail I started, ended after a few hundred feet. After a short time of starting and stopping and finding the maps vandalized so I couldn't figure out where on the map we were, we gave up and walked down the street to Mila for coffee. I love that they have maps set up throughout, but every single one I stopped at had the "you are here" section scratched out. Not being from San Antonio, I couldn't orient myself. So that was a little problem. Otherwise, the area a lot of picnic areas set up for grilling and eating with plenty of space for play. You just might have to Hansel and Gretel your way out though.

Such a historic park in my opinion. My mother grew up at this park and has brought us. Even now as…read morean adult I find it very beautiful. The river going through makes you feel like you're somewhere else. It brings back old memories seeing the train go by too. This nice little park located just before down town is a staple. There is a pavilion , people fish, play ground and a couple trails.

We visited the San Antonio Aquarium on a cold day when we were looking for an indoor activity…read moreduring the evening and this was all we could find. Overall it was a cute experience for the kids. They enjoyed it, especially seeing the stingrays and the small sharks up close. There was a nice variety of fish and sea life to look at, and enough unique exhibits to keep things interesting as you walk through. One thing to note is that it can get quite pricey once you start buying food for all the animal feeding stations, which are purchased in very small portions at each station using pre purchased tokens. That adds up quickly. They also have a small arcade area and spots where you can grab quick food and snacks, but nothing impressive. The aquarium itself is on the smaller side for the price you pay for the visit, and you get through the whole thing fairly quickly. I didn't find the aquarium really engaging and exciting and the value wasn't worth it. For that reason, it is probably not a place I would return to on my own, but I would go back if my kids asked to. For that reason, I would give this place 3 stars because it felt like we got through everything so quickly, and the price of the tickets didn't feel worth the value.

I am only giving a 1 star to leave a review. This place is absolutely terrible! First off the term…read moreaquarium should be used lightly. More than half of what they have has nothing to do with an aquarium. I mean I love some baby goats but come on! The conditions they have these animals in is unacceptable and I do not know how they have not been closed down. I was sick to my stomach before I got half way through. A complete waste of $25. I was thirsty and didn't even want to buy anything there to give them any more support. I don't know how people can work there seeing this. I was at the sting ray pool and I swear if he could talk he'd ask to be saved. A worker walked by and thought it was cool to tell us he had 5 of his own at home. WHAT?! I finished walking through quickly to just get to the exit. The only thing I can think of is that this is a front for illegal activity. After leaving and doing a quick google search, they have had several lawsuits that they have not taken accountability for. These owners are disgraceful. DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE! Is it worth the drive?...HELL NO!

I had the pleasure of coordinating employee appreciation event, and there was no better place to…read morehost it than the zoo. I was especially happy that my family was able to attend. Since I don't have children of my own, my nieces and nephews mean the world to me, and getting to share such a special day with them made it even more memorable. It was truly a beautiful day and an amazing experience from start to finish. Huge credit to the SA Zoo Events team, especially Jessica, Morgan, and Abigail, for creating such a wonderful and unforgettable event. I visit the zoo from time to time, and every visit brings something new and unique. It's always an experience in itself.

It is an older zoo, and is confined to its limited location, but it is also not too bad except when…read morethe summer hits. And then trying to find the small AC area already packed with screaming kids that become road blocks as you try and see their awesome alligator snapping turtle in a way to small enclosure. I have been coming here since the mid 80s, and feel little has changed aside from revamping old into new exhibits. The gorillas are back from an absence of I forgot how long. The aquarium needs a facelift, as well as the reptile house. I avoid eating here since it is worse than high school cafeteria fare. Prices could be better adjusted to the income of the populace to at least enjoy some of the fantastic rare creatures they house. I still will come though for I do like seeing one of the only zoos' that has a pair of Tomistoma schlegelii and an Orinoco crocodile. Bring back the mini boat ride!

We bought my 5 yo daughter an unlimited rides wrist band for $14, and she tried all 7 of the rides!…read more She enjoyed the Ferris wheel and rode it multiple times! The carousel was also super fun and the only ride where parents are allowed on (and for free with your child). I like the carousel has a more of a galloping motion instead of a straight up and down motion. We came on the weekend after Christmas in the early afternoon and spent about 1.5 hours here. They dont have attendants at each ride but it's easy to get their attention if they aren't at a ride that you want to go on. It's not busy by any means, but there were a few kids on most rides with her. No Lines which is important for an impatient kid! Overall, great for the 3-6yo age range! Brings back all the nostalgia too of when I was a kid and went on these rides! Happy 100 anniversary Kiddie Park!

I came here with my daughter for a birthday party. I had never been here and it was so awesome to…read morelearn about the history of this place. It's been around since the 1920's and my friend whose daughter's birthday we went to said her AND her Mom had been there before! 2 generations! That was fascinating to me! Apparently they moved it from its original location and now it's next to the zoo and u think it's actually owned by the zoo. It has a very very vintage feel almost spooky lol but it was a very fun experience! My daughter had a blast and I will definitely be bringing her back! One last thing, parking is a challenge! We parked in the zoo free parking next to the brackenridge park and it was so crowded and busy! We eventually found parking. I still highly recommend!

My family has wanted to check this place out for a long time and we finally made the drive. Lots to…read moresee and my granddaughter was over the moon with the capybara encounter and petting one of the tiny foxes. Then there are the baby goats in the petting area. So cute! Plenty of shade available on a warm day and several educational moments.

Animal World and Snake Farm was a surreal experience. The most impressive part was how close and…read morepersonal you can get to the animals. Seeing the lions and tigers up close was absolutely beautiful and unforgettable. We also watched the big cats interacting and playing with each other it was incredible to witness. The park itself is on the smaller side, but it is definitely small and mighty. What makes it special is the proximity and visibility of the animals. You really feel connected to the experience rather than far away from it. The monkeys were especially cute and fun to watch. If you enjoy close-up animal encounters and unique photo opportunities, this place is well worth the visit. We would definitely go again. 4 stars only because I thought the facility was quite small, despite having such mighty animal presence and you run through all the site seeing so quickly.