This is a fun place for kids (even adults who are still kids at heart and have the energy of a…read morekid!)... Great place to go and let kids jump, run, and play for 90 mins. We went when the weather was 70 degrees, which was perfect because the kids worked up a sweat! The staff was present and available. There was a kid inside the bounce house being reckless and the staff quickly rectified the situation. The place was clean and felt safe. FunBox is located in the Avenues Mall parking lot. They have Porta potties in the area, but you can leave and go to the mall food court restrooms if you prefer. As long as you keep your wristband on, you can come and go as you please. Adults must accompany their kids (no dropping off your kid and leaving), seating is first come first serve, there's a snow cone stand ($6.00) and a free shoe store area. You can bring your own water and snacks in. Nonslip socks are required. You can bring your own or purchase some at FunBox. Music was good and it was a fun time. If your kid likes bounce houses, then they'll love this place. It's HUGE! My picture doesn't do it justice. SN: I read some of the proceeds of Funbox goes to foster care kids. A company doing good things for society is a plus!

Fun place for kids (and adults who still feel like kids!). Great for bouncing, running, and playing…read morefor 90 minutes. Staff was attentive and handled a reckless kid quickly. Place is clean and safe. Located in Avenues Mall parking lot, wristbands allow in-and-out access. Snow cone stand available, nonslip socks required. Music was fun,

Horrible! We got here at 9:00 Friday 10/16. We were told 20 minutes. It's 10:20 and for a third…read moretime were told 20 minutes. No one is here. People are leaving like they watched a boring movie. They gave last call from the beer tent and are packing up out here. This is ridiculous! AndDON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!

This is a pretty good scare trail! Especially for it being done by volunteers. My husband would…read morelove to volunteer next season. Lasts about 15-20 minutes

Credit to Jacksonville as we have a really fantastic zoo…read more Nicely laid out, well-staffed, clean, clearly marked trails, broken up with kids play areas, hosting a good range of animals from around the world. The new manatee habitat is gorgeous, and allows people to enjoy these gorgeous mermaid potatoes while they're treated and rehabilitated. The weather is the only negative, so plan accordingly with sunscreen, fans. hats, rain ponchos, money for the Kona Ice and Dippin' Dot vendors and so on.

This was our second time visiting the Jacksonville zoo, the last time we visited was about 8 years…read moreago. The zoo is pretty large probably the largest if not one of the largest zoos in Florida, the staff is friendly and helpful and there is plenty of parking. The negatives I found about this establishment is the prices, they are outrageous but it is a nice zoo with plenty to see and lots of animals. I would visit this zoo again, there is plenty here to do to keep you and your kids busy for a few hours. I recommend checking their hours so you have enough time to enjoy the zoo while you also have time to get away from the Florida heat for a bit and enjoy a meal,this zoo offers different places to eat.

Very large trampoline park - it was crowded but there was still plenty of space for the kiddos to…read moreplay. Very nice young man was helping with the rock climbing harnesses. There were some loud crowds of bigger kids but for the most part they watched their language around the younger kids. For $18, it was a great bargain for the entire day.

We came for a birthday party, that's what brought us on over to Surge, cause we don't live close…read more It's huge inside, nice big open area for kids to go wild! Multiple trampoline areas, ninja courses, games. We came on a Saturday and it was packed, would come back on a weekday to let the kids play when it's not so busy!

I have never encountered a business that was run and maintained as well as this one. Not only were…read morethey friendly, helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Their equipment was clean, well maintained, the horses were well fed and it was obvious that they (the horses) enjoyed what they were doing. I will continue to do my business with them and have even referred them to my friends and family. A definite one stop shop!!

I went there for a visit on a night time feeding. It was a neat concept. They have to feed the…read moreanimals anyways, so why not invite people to educate and raise money for the sanctuary. The animals seem well taken care of and happy. The have mostly tigers but also a lion and some smaller cats. They even have two foxes and two bears! This is different than a zoo, because they have these animals as a way to save them. Some of them were from private owners and some were form closed zoos. The workers and volunteers were all happy as well.

You've never been to a place like this before... and at first, I wasn't even sure what to expect…read more The sign outside is nicely done, but when you walk in, the tables and chairs look like they're 50 years old... clean and organized, but the area clearly needs an upgrade. But that's actually the point... every dollar this nonprofit earns goes directly to animal care, facilities, and expansion. Nothing is wasted on appearances. And that mindset defines everything about this place. We signed up for a tour and arrived early to walk around a bit on our own. By chance, we ran into Curt Logiudice, the founder and owner of the sanctuary... a remarkable man who has devoted his life to this mission. Hearing him explain how it started, how it's grown, and his vision for the future was inspiring. Watching him interact with the bear they have was priceless... playful, natural, and full of trust. You couldn't tell who was enjoying it more... Curt or the bear. What they're doing here is truly admirable. Their mission is the rescue of exotic animals from serious and often tragic situations. Once an animal arrives at Catty Shack Ranch, it has a home for life. They do not breed, trade, sell, or buy animals. The sanctuary is home to tigers, a bear, lions, pumas, leopards, lynx, foxes, and coatimundis... all cared for with dignity and respect. The guided tour is absolutely worth it. The staff is knowledgeable, the experience is educational, and you get surprisingly close to the animals while still feeling completely safe. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and not overcrowded. I noticed families with kids whose eyes were wide with amazement... it's that kind of place. This is privately funded, and even veterinarians volunteer their time to care for animals in need of medical treatment. If you see Curt on the grounds... and you probably will... stop and talk to him. His passion, humility, and genuine love for these animals is unmistakable. Please visit. Please support this place. What they're doing here truly matters. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED