We had a wonderful time with our 5 year old grandson! He loved helping to feed the animals and was…read moreable to even touch a few of them. We laughed and laughed at some of their actions. He especially loved feeding the giraffes and the budgies. One of the budgies flew up on my husband's head and just stayed there. The buffalo was a little scary to him when it decided to take the whole bucket of food and ripped it out of my husband's hand but it was all okay. The grounds are nice and clean and the staff was very friendly and kind. It is a little pricey but when you think of all that goes in to keeping these animals and how educational it is, it is well worth it. We spent 4 hours there and my grandson wants to go back. A big thumbs up!

A friend recommended Texas Zoofari Park so my husband and I loaded up the grands, headed out to…read moreKauffman and had an absolute blast! The park is divided into Front, Middle, Back and North Safari zones so pace your food or the animals in the back will miss out. TIP: buy LOTS of feed. We purchased 4 four-bucket packs and ran out of food! The boys quickly discovered which animals were 'bad boys' (their words) who clamped their jaws on the food bucket and pulled it out of their hands--Zebras and Camels--and which animals had insatiable appetittes-- Ostriches and Llamas! After winding through the safaris, seeing hundreds of beautiful animals and feeding many, we stopped for a walk through the Safari Trading Post. The boys fed a giraffe and Budgies (separate food needed), explored the pond, petted goats and browsed the Safari Trading Post. Despite the Texas heat, many animals were out and actively looking for free food while others soaked in the ponds. Hearing the boys screaming and laughing and seeing their smiles was priceless! A fantastic find--we've already planned another trip!

Absolutely fantastic experience. I highly recommend splurging on the baby room and a close…read moreencounter. We love cuddling with the baby kangaroo, ferret and lamb. My son absolutely loves sloths and we got to spend quite some time with it and it gave my son kisses. The regular exhibits were cool as well and the staff very friendly. It's expensive but so worth it.

We had an epic time at Canton Grand Safari! Our tour guide Rylee was awesome he knew everything…read moreabout every single animal there. Rylee not only loves caring for these animals but you could also tell he loves what he does. There are a lot of animals to see here and interact with. Was amazed at the variety that was at the safari. Would recommend coming here!

It's been a minute, but I was going through some old photos and got reminded I never did a review…read more I am amazed because I really lived this zoo. The trip here was not as planned as I would normally do. We had come to Tyler for something else, but kept hearing "you gotta check out the zoo". Being from Dallas, i snobbishly thought "how could it be better than what we have in the metroplex?". I am gonna say this zoo earned my respect! I loved the design and the walk through the zoo. I also loved that you could get such great unobstructed views of the animals in the zoo. We had a great time here and would definitely come back!

Been living here since 2021 and we are just now getting here for the first time. Although, the…read moreGrandbubbies have been coming quite regularly, this is our first. And what better day than on my Grandbubby's 6th birthday!! Of course, being August, it was toasty out, but we trekked the whole park and seen most of the animals. It looks as though some of the exhibits were empty or under some construction. We had ourselves a blast with all the animals and the birds. Maybe next time for them penguins and a few other animals. All in all, for a Tuesday when school has started again, not bad... not many people, which I'm hoping that's the case and not low attendance on a regular. The zebras, giraffes, elephants, rhino, alligator, river otters, tortoises, various macaws, anteater, Bat-Eared Foxes, monkeys, jaguar, lions, and various bird species were all spectacular and amazing! Love it here! All in all, I love that my Grandbubbies love this place so much and provides them a learning experience! Thank you, Caldwell Zoo and Staff! As always, Enjoy & Happy Zooing!

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.

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.

Loved feeding the animals, camels mouth is so soft and not drooling! The bears are a real fun part…read moreof it. I recommend it for a day trip!

too little space for animals and most exhibits are low quality with little to no grass for these…read moreexotic animals who need atleast double the space and more vegetation

Our daughter loved being with the capybaras! They were too cute. We also got to have the dwarf…read morebunnies in our laps. Very relaxing and sweet. Thanks so much!

Come to the farm and feed the capybaras! Definitely upgrade your ticket to the VIP, it's worth the…read moreextra cost to ride the trail instead of walking it

This was a wonderful experience. You have to call Nana to reserve a spot to visit, this is only by…read moreappointment only. The website doesn't let you open it on your phone only on a computer or tablet. The price for this experience was $5 per person and upon entering, you are greeted by Tom and Nana. Tom provided us information about Alpacas. Then he gave us a tour of the farm. He gave us food to feed the alpacas but this is not a petting session. Regardless the experience was great. Overall i definitely recommend it.

Sweet family farm. Thorough tour, very educational. A cute shop is set up in a trailer as well, to…read morepurchase items made from the wool! Would visit again!

We visited Cathy's Critters on Friday, 4/17 for my two-year-old's birthday because she has a…read moreserious obsession with cows. We thought this would be such a fun place for her and her siblings to visit, and it absolutely exceeded our expectations. Annie and Tess were our guides, and I truly cannot say enough great things about them. They took the time to teach us about every single animal we had the pleasure of meeting, allowing us to move at our own pace and really enjoy every moment. I found myself feeling so relaxed and fully present during the experience, and that wouldn't have been possible without their patience and care. They were amazing. Honestly, all of the staff we encountered were so kind and welcoming. The animals were clearly happy and very well taken care of. My kids loved every encounter and even learned a little about how to care for the animals themselves. I actually saw a review complaining about animal poop around the property... but it's a farm. The animals are free-roaming instead of being kept in cages, which honestly made the experience even more special. If someone expects a hospital-grade environment, this probably isn't the place for them. This is a farm with well-loved and well-cared-for farm and exotic animals. I highly recommend bringing yourself, your family, and your kids here. You won't regret it. We already can't wait to come back -- I might even have to celebrate my own birthday here as an adult! Annie and Tess, we loved meeting you both and can't wait until we see you again.

This was our first visit to Cathy's Critters and it was nothing short of amazing!!! My brother in…read morelaw told us about their trip for a birthday party and he thought it was cool. The guest services entrance was a wonderful start to the visit, Tess gave us the best start off, Tess gave us maps, tips and a few laughs, she was awesome!! We came in a pretty big group and it wasn't crazy getting in and out of anywhere. A very sweet young lady gave us a detailed tour in the reptile room and my oldest son is now in love with holding exotics animals thanks to her patience. There was another young lady who felt like she was out personal tour guide , she would pop up with a smile and give us details and stories about the animals, you can really tell the animals are loved and well taken care of at Cathy's we will for sure be back!!