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!

Great small experience zoo, this isn't your big zoo where they really push spending on you and…read moreeating places. 1/4 of it is designed for you to feed all sorts of animals and have an alpaca cut all the other animals off when feeding them lol. The giraffe feeding was fun and they have a great small display of all sorts of animals. If you want a quick 2 hours zoo and have some kind people to talk to where your time is yours alone. This place is perfect and local.

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!

New year's re-zoo-lution? More family time at the Gulf Breeze Zoo!…read more The zoo is impressively clean. The animals & their habitats are all very well-cared for. My 1 and 2 year old toddlers enjoyed the train ride (about 15-minutes long), the "feeding zone" (they fed the camels, giraffes, goats, and pigs). I was also thankful for the two playgrounds within the zoo. One playground is for the younger toddlers while the other is much taller for the older kiddos. The zoo also offers animal encounters for the giraffes, indian rhinos, hippo, sloth, alligator, and galapagos tortoise. I'm hoping to try the sloth encounter during our next visit. We had such a great time at the Gulf Breeze Zoo & look forward to returning!

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!

I kissed an alligator, & I liked it! My husband, our friends, and I had a gator-ific day at…read moreAlligator Alley! It was jaw-some seeing all ages of alligators from babies to big ol' Devil and the large and in charge Captain Crunch. Our worlds were crocked when we got to hold an alligator and pet a snake. We watched a snap-tacular alligator live feeding that got us hooked. Would we go back? Yes, see you later, alligator!

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.

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.

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)

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

We visit Gulf Shores, AL and we make a point to drive to Pensacola to visit Uncle Sandy's. The…read morebirds are so wonderful and fun. Staff is lovely. For the money, you couldn't have a better few hours! Thank you for your work and for sharing these beautiful creatures with the public!

We had aa great dinning experience on the deck of the new restaurant SAFARI AND VINE overlooking…read morethe zoo. The weather was perfect and doing happy hour drinking with awesome appetizers, hearing the sounds of the zoo animals, and watching monkeys play was a very pleasant experience. The meals were equally high quality and very tasty. Happy hour stops at 5:30 so come early and enjoy the ambience of being in nature enjoying life with friends.

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.

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.

Not entirely a fan of the park itself, there just isn't much to see. Definitely time your visit so…read moreyou can watch the shows and interact with the sea lions, birds and reptiles, and dolphins or you'll be finished fairly quick, so stick around and get your moneys worth. With that being said, we actually visited so our 8 year old could swim with the dolphins for her birthday. Absolutely the most amazing experience! We lucked up and she was the only one for her time slot, so she got lots of dolphin attention. The trainer was incredibly kind and patient with her and answered all millions of her questions. So while the rest of the park is unfortunately a tourist trap, I highly recommend these programs!

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.