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!

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!

This zoo is so cute! It's small enough (well compared to Fort Worth Zoo) to only need about two…read morehours to complete if you add the train ride. Concessions are at the entrance near the Gift Shop. They do have a section under construction but I'm not sure what work is being done as the signs didn't communicate such. I found out that they DO take card payments now with an added fee! So if you decide to visit, you can pay with a card either online or at the entrance, both will have a fee though. Or just grab cash ($10 for 12 years and older, $5 for ages 4-11, and 3 and younger is free). Also the train ride accepts card (with an added fee) as well. Bring water bottles and enjoy your nature time!

Love this zoo! Well kept, many animals, and diverse animals…read more Affordable, local, and a nice place to visit over and over. We bought season passes so we pop in for a nice walk in a cool place.

This place was cute and my toddler enjoyed it! If you're comparing it to the bigger drive-thrus it…read moredoesn't compare but we felt it was well worth the price. There was a friendly bird that even told us "hello" and "bye"! Definitely make sure you are driving a SUV or truck. There are no paths to drive on and our SUV almost got stuck in the sand. Not having a road allows you closer interaction with the animals which you don't have with some of the larger drive-thurs.

Nice little drive through safari off the beaten path! Recommend paying the extra money for a bucket…read moreof feed. Wanted something fun todo while in the Nacogdoches area since my hubby and I decided to give East Texas a try. We found Grapeland Safari via Google wasn't mentioned much on Yelp so off we went. You really have to pay attention or you'll pass it. This Safari starts you inside of their shop where for most people it's $12.95/pp and they do take credit cards. You get one free cup of feed per person but like I said before I recommend purchasing a bucket of feed. We bought the $10 one and felt that it even wasn't enough. Bought a few souvenirs they gave cute little magnets and nice ball caps. The lady behind the counter said they would be getting new items in soon representing their little park. Now on to the animals! You enter and exit the same gate so be mindful of others. This Safari does not have a set path and you're welcome to drive all over the fields just be careful of the animals.

I arrived yesterday for my appointment for a very affordable horseback trail ride. The lady leading…read morethe trail ride was an experienced rodeo barrel racer and knew horses. We started with a detailed safety orientation that included voice and physical commands, my body leaning angles for uphills and downhills, and what to expect from the horse. We rode the trail for an enjoyable ride. During the ride the wind blew off my hat and we continued the ride. Back at the corral at the end of the ride I sat in the shade while the nice lady went back and got my hat back to me. The Roselake Ranch is a large multi-purpose ranch with a variety of animals. They also had small horses for childrens rides. They have Christmas events for children.

We had a great time visiting the very friendly animals and horseback riding! 5 of us went on a hot…read moreJuly day and we visited the petting zoo as the horses were saddled up. Then we mounted the horses and went on the trail walk which wound through the shaded tree area. It was excellent for the price.

5-Star!!! Looking at Membership!!…read more We are absolutely blown away by our experience at 7 Acre Wood! As small business owners, we know what it's like to get unfair reviews--and honestly, we're not sure what people could possibly complain about here. Everything was so well-maintained, from the grounds to the animal enclosures, and the entire place had a warm, welcoming feel. Every animal was friendly, approachable, and clearly used to kind human interaction. Our kids (6-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl) were able to pet and spend quality time with all of them--which is something you don't get at most places. The putt-putt course was a fun bonus, and the playground looked brand new--better than what you'd see at most parks! We stayed for 5 full hours, and not once did the kids get bored. Even in 95-degree heat, there was plenty of shade and a nice breeze, making it very tolerable. The staff was amazing, and a young man named Cameron stood out--super friendly and helpful when we asked about the male tortoises (which were incredible to see up close). We also noticed multiple people working to keep everything clean and cared for the entire time we were there. On top of all that, the food prices were shockingly affordable, which made it even more enjoyable. We left grateful, refreshed, and already planning our next visit. This place is a hidden gem and a great example of how a small attraction can be run with excellence and heart.

The condition of the animals is so sad. They live in total filth and they are not taken care of!…read more They have 2 turkeys both of which feet are so infected they can barely walk (pics shown) the poor cattle dogs nails are so ridiculously long you can tell he's uncomfortable and that's such an easy fix. Plus his nose was bleeding, poor baby

Chimp Haven is open in Oct and May for visitors--try to go! It is so informative. It is amazing…read morewhat they can do as a "no touch" facility and how they care for the chimps. They do all kinds of enrichment to keep them active. The guides know all 293 chimps by name ! Grounds are clean.

Chimp Haven is a fabulous place to visit. See the post experiment life of over 300 Chimps.read more

Value wise, this has to be one of the best of the best. Even without thinking about value, this…read moreplace is pretty cool. What do I know about fish? Not much. How much do I care about fish? Probably about the same amount as the average Joe or Jane. They've got fish in tanks on displays, as well as crocodiles (not in tanks though, but in their own enclosure). They've got an exhibit on models of fish caught over the year. Some get pretty big and impressive as well as an insane amount of lures. They have a quick little show with a giant tank and diver in it teaching about the different fish there. We followed it with a tram tour around the fishery. They showed where the fish was kept and explain the process. Towards the end they'll offer to let you off so you can walk back through their marsh walkway or take you back on the tram. We opted for the walk since it was such a beautiful day out and it was scenic and a good short walk to get the heart going. My favorite part was the fishing pond they have. They'll even set you up with rod and lures to fish there as part of your admission. Before they send you off, they'll give you a quick little spiel to get you started. Ask if you're needing more information. The man running this station is super helpful! We didn't catch anything but it was still a lot of fun. We did see others catch fish. Highly recommend, especially if you have children!

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.