We loved this zoo! It looks small from the outside but it really is amazing and full of a lot of…read morecool animals on the inside. I recommend buying food to feed the animals. It is not expensive but enhances the experience. I loved that they keep their prices low but that you get a top notch experience! The staff is friendly, the animals seem happy. They were very active and we were able to see them close up! Well done Emerald Coast Zoo!

This zoo has a wide variety of species from big cats to giraffe and birds. They have several…read moredifferent offerings to feed the animals at the zoo, which is extremely interactive and can be enriching for the animals. However this can cause behavioral problems for the animals as well. I did enjoy my experience and saw everyone attending responsible and respecting the animals, however it could be easy for this to not happen with the interactive element. I did more than likely go off season with less staff than normal, but I do hope there is more zoo staff that can help keep watch on the enclosures and those in attendance of the zoo. I did also enjoy the food at the zoo and the gift shop was very wonderful and extensive. I definitely would recommend this zoo, and talked to a lovely staff member who was highly educated on lions, and their husbandry process with the SSP.

This is an absolutely fabulous small zoo! The grounds were clean and it was not over crowded so we…read morecould actually see all of the animals without getting elbowed by strangers. The animal enclosures were grade A with animals kept in areas as closely resembling their natural habitats as possible. We took the train through several open areas where the animals were separated by waterways and cattle panels. Most of them had free reign to travel from one area to another. There were also several opportunities to interact with the animals both by meeting them within their enclosures with a keeper or by feeding some of the more docile animals. That said, it was the zoo keepers who made this experience all that it was. We met Newt near the Tamarin enclosures. She spent several minutes telling us about the primates and birds. She loves what she does and her enthusiasm is contageous! We also spent a chunk of time talking to the sloth keeper - sadly, I cannot recall his name. He was very interesting to talk to and gave us a whole new appreciation for the different types of sloths. We highly recommend this zoo!

I was appalled at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. There were no enrichment activities for the animals, the…read moreanimal enclosures were small, and the animals spend their day begging for food from visitors. This is not normal animal behavior. The enclosure for the four lionesses was dirt and one lioness looked emaciated. The giraffe enclosure was all dirt, and there was a small metal shed the giraffes had to duck to enter for shade. There was little separation between the animals and visitors. It appeared the focus of the zoo is for visitors to purchased food and feed the animals. The zoo is no longer AZA accredited. The zoo is listed as ZAA accredited, which has much looser expectations. When I visit a zoo I want to see animals treated with respect. I do not recommend the Gulf Breeze Zoo to anyone.

Sunset Wildlife Connection is truly a wonderful haven for wildlife. I visit every chance I get and…read moreproudly support the incredible work they do. Their outreach programs--especially the animal interactions they bring to local libraries--are always well attended and loved by both children and adults. The staff's genuine care for the animals shines through in everything they do, and their passion for sharing knowledge and wildlife conservation is inspiring. A truly exceptional place!

My daughter loved toddler time with the animals! We had so much fun learning about all the…read morewonderful animals here and getting to feel them too! We were all very impressed!!! We hope to return soon. Thank you so much!

Alligator Alley is a topnotch destination for visitors in the area. The grounds are clean, the…read morestaff are friendly and helpful, and it is so much fun! Lots of easy to walk paths for those wondering about accessibility. The bathrooms were clean, there was a snack stand, and lots of seating. The gift shop is also super cute. This was a highlight of our trip to the Gulf Shores area. We bought the $22 food buckets for our two kids. Well worth it. It was so fun watching the alligators eat the food. The alligators have so much space to roam, but they tend to stick where the snacks are. We loved the short walk to the swamp area. So many big alligators! We watched the 1pm show and it was great! It was a little cold on the day we went so it took some encouraging to get the alligators to pop out of the water. The guy doing the show was very educational and funny. There was ample parking available as well. We had so much fun!

This was one of the highlights of our vacation, as my fiancé goes crazy over Gators and Crocs…read more There are tons of Gators to see as well as Longhorns! The cashiers and trainers are all kind and we loved talking with them. This was also the first sanctuary we've gone to that actually feels like one. The property was immaculate and very detailed with natural plants. All the animals are greatly taken care of and their environment did not look unclean or unnatural. We highly suggest to visit.

This place is great for families to visit! They rescue animals as well as teach the public about…read moreour wildlife.

From the owner: ECWR is a local wildlife refuge, where citizens are able to bring injured, orphaned, or ill native…read moreFlorida wildlife. However, we also operate a small Education Center, where visitors are able to meet our Animal Ambassadors, or wildlife species that are no longer able to be released into the wild. Our Animal Ambassadors are inside their own private enclosures, and we can not guarantee they will be visible at all times. We also do not currently have the staffing to ensure full-length tours for each visitor, but we try our best to accommodate! Otherwise, the tours can be self-guided and we are an easy going, small nature center that you can go at your own pace, but general visits are less than 35 minutes.

Fun place and affordable! Military discount applies to the whole group!…read more Sweet pea is a beautiful turtle. So happy they rescued her! We were one of the first groups in the expanded room with Stingray exhibit. They have overflow parking and shuttle you back and forth via golf cart. Afterwords we ate on the beach. Then walked the pier ($1pp)

Buy your tickets online and get there early enough to snag parking. But Sweet Pea is a sweet pea…read moreand seeing her and hearing her story alone was worth it. The scavenger hunt was super cute and fun.

Adopted my parrot from here this month but have been volunteering for months here. Every bird has…read moretheir own personality, space and time spent with them on the daily. Reed is wonderful to be around and he has taught me so much. The adoption process was so wonderful, everything I've wanted. All my needs were met. Reed makes sure all these birds go to great homes. As for the parrots, they are provided with daily enrichment, a great diet, other birds to interact with and places to hide . Misters in the heat and heat lamps in the cold. Nothing better than Uncle Sandy's!!!!!!!!!

This ok my grandchildren. Staff was knowledgeable and courteous. A treasure for Pensacola.read more

The best thing about this zoo is the Safari and Vine restaurant. This zoo needs a major overhaul…read more There was a lot of over grown grass and overall just unkempt. The lions were the best part. I do not recommend unless it's free. Highly disappointed.

$120 for 2 seniors, 2 adults & 1 toddler. Big disappointment for us all. Done in an hour & saw 2…read moretypes of monkeys, a bear hidden from a distance, a giraffe, some type animal looked like a malnourished dog. Multiple cages & exhibits that had nothing in it. Waste of money & time

Not a big place, but absolutely ideal for youngsters and those who love barnyard animals. You get…read moreto play/feed with a ton of smaller goats, as well as sheep, an alpaca, small cow, a duck, tortoises, etc. Animals will mob you if you buy a cup of carrots for them ($3). Admission priced reasonably (I think it was $9/person for adults), and staff was very nice/willing to educate you. Animals were absolutely adorable - you could even hold baby goats. Absolutely would recommend this place to anyone traveling w/people that love barnyard animals. Only caveat is that they were only open on weekends, 10-4, during the time we visited in early May 2021.

This was a fun little and I do stress little petting zoo. Great for little kids and just to pass…read moretime. Very very cheap adventure. You can also feed and hold some of the animals. The bearded dragon and the baby Joey (kangaroo) was also a nice addition it. You can also hold them.

Great place for a hands on experience with animals and trainers. Loved getting up close to animals…read moreyou man never see normally. My kids loved the stingray exhibit where you had the opportunity to not only touch them but also feed them ($5). The trainers did wonderful timed presentations on each animal throughout the facility. Loved hearing their names and the back story of how the animals came to the facility. The dolphin exhibit is large with a theater like stadium for shows. They offer swim with the dolphins experience for an extra charge. A concession stand and store for souvenirs also available.

I used to enjoy visiting Gulf World, but my recent experience has left me concerned and…read moredisappointed. Unfortunately, the facility is currently under investigation after the tragic deaths of four dolphins within just six months. This alone raises significant red flags about their animal care practices. Additionally, the water quality was horrifically dirty and unacceptable for any marine facility. It's disheartening to hear reports that they have refused inspection requests from local and state officials, further underscoring a lack of transparency and accountability. Gulf World used to be a lovely place where families could appreciate marine life, but it has taken a turn for the worse. There are many better and more responsible places to support marine conservation. Google the recent drone videos showing the facility and look on local Facebook groups.