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

The owner is a pretty rough character. I can't imagine how he treats the animals when the zoo is closed and there are no patrons around. I've been a few times, and I've got to say, it's a very disappointing experience. Take your money elsewhere. read more

Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch - Just so everyone knows the type of person this owner is. - Attraction Farms Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

I urge anyone reading this to simply Google "Sharkarosa USDA." There, you will find alarming information about how Scott Edwards and his 2 managers, Kelsey Susan and Brandon Wornick, actually treat the animals. I am an ex-intern, and I have many stories from this place, many of which I have reported to the USDA after reading the USDA report, about the poor conditions that these animals are forced to live in. Whether it be poor cleaning (meaning never disinfecting the tiny enclosures), poor nutrition (we would get almost expired vegetables, fruits, and meats from a grocery store nearby), deaths of animals (one animal dying from heat exhaustion, 2 dying from birth issues, and many more), and forcing staff to lie about injuries received by the animals. While the staff does care, Scott Edwards is a crazy man who cares more about the money, which this facility does not have, than the well-being of the staff, interns, and volunteers. I beg of you to actually do your research before visiting ANY animal facility. read more

Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch - Attraction Farms Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

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

It's something different to do with the family. I do wish they still did the tram tour around the park like they used to.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, prices for food is reasonable, but many of animals are stuffed in small cages with little to no plants or grass in many cages, mostly just dirt/mid. ***But I want to highlight the great staff and acknowledge they do seem to truly care about the animals***. The owner mentions in a response to another review regarding the cages that they are up to code, but they seem to be offering the bare minimum to meet code. Almost like they wanted to focus on quantity vs quality when it came to animals. The bobcats, for example, are in a tiny cage with just dirt and raised cement (foundation wise, they otherwise do have a dog house for a den and some foliage and a bed). Not sure why the alligator's cage has concrete at all. The beautiful white tiger is just in dirt as well with an exposed bed (no privacy) that looks uncomfortable and worn, and I am not exactly sure what to call it, a watering hole that barely fits the tiger in it and it's dirty. On top of that, it has a wound/missing fur on its arms/elbows probably because it doesn't have proper foliage/landscaping and a comfortable bed to rest on.. I understand this zoo likely doesn't have the costs to properly upkeep the animals in every regard and the staff seem to genuinely care for them, but the living conditions for many of the animals are concerning. Funding is tight I am sure, I only hope that renovations are made to many of these cages whether it be more more foliage, healthy grass installed, privacy for the animals, cage size increased, or something else to improve living conditions. Of course health and food are top priority, but a proper living environment surely contributes to their health. I am sure just adding (healthier) grass to these cages will make a difference for the animals. read more

Unlike the poor review by Julia Y this is actually very well priced because the proceeds go to these animals which are rescues. The staff is super friendly every time I have been there and they have a very good selection of animals from white tiger to spotted hyena (which I've never seen at a zoo). This isn't a traditional zoo so comparing the two is senseless. If your looking for a budget zoo this isn't your place but if your looking for a feel good place with a staff that cares about the animals and a cool place to go on family outings and cool interactions with lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Then this is the place for you especially not having to drive in Dallas traffic to get there! read more

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A good family oriented place to celebrate your life events, while relaxing and feeding grizzly bears, all while nibbling on premium wood fired oven pizzas, yum. For a short drive to Denton, this is indeed quite a magical find. I discovered the place totally accidentally driving to Lake Ray Roberts State Park one weekend. I love supporting family focused businesses that serve to help lift a farming community like Aubrey, Texas. Best of luck to you all. You are the best! Buy local Denton County goods and services, and invest in North Texas. Cheers, Mark F. read more

Brought my kids here during spring break. Very beautiful drive out to this place. It wasn't at all what I thought it was going to be when pulling up. Everything is outside. They have a gift shop/restaurant, food truck area, play ground and of course the animals. The big cats are beautiful but the enclosures are a bit small in my opinion; they seem sad... the bears too. The place is kept well; hand washing stations are available along with hand sanitizer stations. You can feed most of the animals. They have feeding stations or you can hand feed. My kids loved the playground and the feeding of the animals of course. Something fun to bring the kids too. read more

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Very cool place! Definitely not your average zoo so if you expected big caves and waterfalls and all the bells and whistles, as some reviews seem to have, you may be disappointed. But this ranch is home to some very amazing animals that are clearly loved and well taken care of. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Watching the bears and the big cats eat and play was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend stopping by and seeing for yourself! read more

We had such a lovely time at the petting zoo. They have both a good variety of animals (pigs, goats, caws, zebras, a lion, monkeys, bears, etc). You can walk around and feed the animals, or walk into the petting areas (goats). They have Two play grounds one for smaller kids, and other for bigger kids. They also have an shop inside (but it was close when we went). The place gets busy right around 11 AM on the weekends. My nephew is two and he was so happy with the place. We had such a good time that forgot to take pictures, but will do next time. read more

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This Zoo/petting zoo is fantastic and one of the better maintained zoos that we've been to. Most of the animals are active and have large enclosures and enough room to run around, spacious, and clean. Of course a zoo is not idyllic and my husband and I don't typically support them. However, this one was unique and again, well maintained. Animals were friendly, clean and active. Our toddler daughter absolutely loved it and the two separate park play areas are great for kids!!! I would highly recommend this place and would go again in the future. read more

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We really enjoyed our time at Sharkarosa. They have lions, bears, camels, cows, pigs, kangaroos, lemurs, goats, alpacas, an alligator, and more. The staff puts on a "show" every 20 minutes throughout the day where you can learn about the animals, watch them eat, and pepper the staff with questions. We went on a Friday in February and it was not crowded at all. Some of the shows were just us and the staff member - it felt like a private tour! Many of the animals are friendly and like to be fed. Be sure to pick up feed bags (3 bags for $10) when you enter the facility. The goats are particularly eager to eat and my kids loved entering their enclosure to feed them. Check their website for BOGO Friday deals. We went on the first Friday of the month and got 4 free child admissions with the purchase of our 4 adult admissions. There was no charge for parking and we packed a picnic lunch. We arrived at park opening (9am) and left around 1pm, which was enough time to attend most of the shows, walk the whole park, and feed all the animals twice. Every staff member is friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient in answering our never ending questions. Masks are optional because the entire park is outdoors and it's easy to socially distance. A perfect COVID-times activity for the family. Do go! read more

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Amazing little hidden gem! The camels and cows are so cute, and fun to feed! Definitely recommend the lemur experience! read more

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Amazing experience with tons of animals, very interactive, great staff, and it's clear the animals are very happy and well taken care of. We'll definitely be back! read more

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It's not worth the money. There like 10-15 animals to see. If you are going to pay that amount they are charging it better to go a real zoo. The staff are super rude, would not recommend. read more

Unless you are desperate to see animals this is like walking back stage at an old circus. Not well maintained and very muddy if wet. Made the most of it but won't go back on purpose. read more

This place is awesome. Can't believe I've never heard of it. Came as a recommendation from Monica at the Black Mustang Ranch just up the street. Nice selection of animals, kind of a refuge for animals saved from the selfishness of humans. They were all very kid friendly and we never felt like we were in harms way. Staff was on the ball with animal shows every 30 minutes like clockwork. The staff was well educated on the animals they presented and you could tell they loved their jobs. Facilities were clean and the animals seemed well cared for. What a wonderful surprise to find Sharkarosa! read more

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Let's start with the good stuff, they have a decent amount of animal exhibits for their size and my favorite thing was that you could feed the animals in quite a few of the exhibits which I had a lot of fun doing. Now for the stuff that I didn't like, A good portion of the exhibits are common domesticated animals such as but not limited to cows, horses, and goats. Now don't get me wrong they do have a good portion of exotic and wild animals and they should get the credit for that but it is called a wildlife ranch which to me indicates animals of the wild Not animals I can see driving down back country roads. My final thoughts on the matter are I probably wouldn't go back myself but we did have a fun time while we were there and I would recommend at least checking it out once if you're in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to make it happen. It's only a $15 Per person admission if I remember correctly which isn't too bad and completely worth paying for a day out with the family, read more

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Cute, fun place to visit. Especially enjoyed the petting zoo. They also had plenty of unique animals. read more

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My kids loved the experience to Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch last weekend. We took lots of pictures and visiting the animals was great. Keep up the good work. We hope to see you all again someday. read more

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Cool place. A little small for hyena cage but overall pretty fun. Good to try out one time. Tiger was amazing. Male 10y old white tiger ... female lions i felt sorry for. read more

Unfortunately about 80% of this place was just monkeys and lemurs in metal boxes. They did have some farm animals that were fun for the kids to feed, but otherwise it was a bunch of sickly looking wild animals that we felt bad for. We paid over $50 for our family of four (two children) and animal food. Bonus point to the zookeeper who, when my 4 year old asked about the pony rides we saw online, told her all the ponies had died. She cried the rest of the time we were there. If you really want to feed farm animals, I'd recommend the free petting farm in Gunter. If you want to see wild animals, the Ft Worth Zoo or Dallas Zoo are of course better options, and more inexpensive as well. read more

Very cute ranch and you can tell they really care for the animals. Plenty of animals to feed and some you can pet. I came for the capybaras. Sadly you can't get very close to Them and you can't pay to pet them because the two capybaras they had are older and they don't want to startle them. Still a highlight of my year to see them in person though! read more

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Great way to spend a Sunday! We got there at 10am when they opened, only a handful of people. $5 for parking, $12 per adult, and $10 for 4 bags of food (get this, don't get the one bag for $3....the food makes the experience!). Under $40 and way more interactive than the zoo! Great selection of animals...camels, alpaca, kangaroos, cows, horses, sloths!, zebra, etc etc. the tram ride is fun, save your food for those animals! Suggestions! 1-if it recently rained, wear sneakers or a good pair of shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Also, the petting area with goats....they jump with muddy, poopy feet so be warned before you go in. They will basically swarm you if you have food. I'd suggest doing this last if it's muddy or bring like a poncho lol 2-your hands will be filthy. They have a sink in the beginning area by the sloths you can wash your hands thankfully. Hand sanitizer is everywhere but it isn't very helpful to clean, just sanitize. Wipes are a good idea. 3-portapotties only. 4-highly recommend for a fun, outdoor adventure read more

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Cute little zoo. This is mainly for the younger kids but definitely a fun visit for the family.

Sharkarosa is the perfect place for a day date! My fiancé and I went there today to celebrate my 30th birthday. Not knowing what to expect-we were completely blown away by both the staff & the animals. Every single person we talked to was knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and their work. Special shout out to Kelsey who truly went above and beyond to connect, educate and give us a one of kind experience at the end of a long hot day! The animals were amazing. We had so much fun playing with the goats including 2 baby goats that were only a few days old and feeding the camels. Zion the lemur was a complete sweetheart and we were pleasantly surprised by how active all the animals were including Brutus the bearcat who was so excited when they brought his lunch! Overall, 5 star experience for kids or adults! We will be back! read more

Love this place! Not too large. Lots of interaction provided with the petting zoo and the camel, llama, donkeys and cow feeding. Teaching sessions are provided throughout the zoo. Staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. We bought our season passes! read more

Loved this place! You can tell the animals are taken care of and the exhibits were very clean. Staff was friendly and are great at educating the guest on particular animals. Will definitely be back! read more

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Fantastic opportunity for the kiddos to learn about wildlife and the reasons why animals should be allowed to stay in the wild. The staff were amazing and full of information. Very! Be sure and check out the show schedule, there is a new presentation every 20 minutes. read more

We went here for my son's 8th birthday and he loved it. Most of the people are very nice and love talking about the animals and answering questions. He absolutely loved seeing and learning about the animals. The only thing I was disappointed about was, since the tram ride is closed, you don't get to see the animals that are out there. So we went expecting to get to walk around a 126 acre ranch full of animals, but you really only have access to a small portion of it right now. Just one of the many things COVID-19 has ruined... We still had fun and learned a lot. One other thing, the petting zoo is just goats and miniature cows and horses. Animals that, personally, we see everyday, but I guess they can't put lions in the petting zoo. They did have some camels you could feed and pet through a fence. That's was cool! All in all it was tons of fun and well worth the trip. read more

The zoo was a very pleasant experience. The petting zoo was fun and enjoyable. Feeding the animals throughout our visit was an enlightenment. The zoo caretaker and workers were very nice and helpful. The information they gave us on each animal they had on the property was a good insight on not just how the animals live and hunt but also whey they are there. You can tell they care about every animal they have there, not only that but wants to educate the public as well on the respect for them. In all I will definitely go back and tell others about this place. I would like to see them grow to be able to do more for the animals. read more

Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch - Wife, two daughters - Attraction Farms Near Me - Pilot Point, Texas

Want to see a Zeedonk? Maybe a Zorse? No, these are not Dr. Seuss characters, but actually animals that you will see at Sharkarosa! Sharkarosa is a nice wildlife ranch. It can be a little pricy, but check Groupon for deals, They are also really great about donating tickets to schools and non-profits which is awesome! I would recommend going during a time other than summer or holidays. Those times are super packed, and very hot in the summer. Other days are nice and you can take your time seeing all the animals and watching shows without all the crowds. They take you on a tram ride out into the fields to feed camels, zeedonks, emu, and all kinds of other animals. Feed is extra so make sure you bring some cash. The animals have plenty of space to wonder and appear to be well taken care of. They have two bears, lots of lemurs, monkeys, kangaroo, sloths, and tons of other animals. Make sure you don't miss the feeding zoo. There are numerous animals waiting to be petted and fed. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about all the animals. There are lots of shows where you can pet some of the animals. Make sure you check out the restaurant, great pizza! Definitely give this place a try! read more

This place was really neat! My kids are 16 and 18 and at first they agreed to go just to appease me lol but... They ended up liking it it was very informative and allowed you to get up close to the animals the train ride through the safari part was cool! All the animals came up to the train so we could feed and take their pics. We were there about an hour and a half which was perfect you can tell the staff really love the animals and are passionate about their care. These animals are rescues and it is great to see them getting the care they need. It's funny but it almost felt like the animals were all thankful for everyone coming to see them ..... feeding them helped lol hope you guys enjoy my pics read more

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Great time! My 6 year old son and I had a blast. Make sure to bring an extra pair of shoes if you visit the day after it rains so you don't drag mud into your car like we did. We will be back again soon! read more

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Great little place for a family day trip, kids can feed several different animals and the safari ride is just perfect with the option for up close feedings and petting. Definitely bring big spray and a mini towel for the big swatting and fanning. As a parent best part was the outdoor sink to wash hands and hand sanitizer everywhere. Everyone had fun!! read more

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I loved this place. While it was not necessarily the wild life rescue that i was expecting ( i think i was expecting more local animals), it does seem that the staff is knowledgeable and kind to their animals. They also re-habiliatte local animals with the goal to release them back to the wild though I did not see any of those animals on my trip. There seems to a good amount of space for the animals and it is overall a fun and interesting outing. Overall, think a great outing with family, with many presentations and of course the tram ride ( that takes you out to the horse/zebra, camel, alpaca enclosures where you can feed the animals) and multiple presentation with different animals throughout the day. They also have the bear cafe with pretty good pizza and wings which is a cool time eating by the live bears --a fun experience especially on a warm day.They even have pony rides for the kids. Also, there is a Groupon! So a good way to check this place out. I would recommend getting there by at least 1-2 Pm to make sure you catch a variety of presentations. read more

Nice place to take kids. We enjoyed petting area, pony rides, and watching animals like white lions, bears, sloths closely. Goats there are very hungry so make sure you take food in the petting area. Busy over the weekends. Cafeteria only serves snacks so plan to take food. Restrooms are portable ones. read more

Groupon came through! The staff truly care about the animals and take care of them! It was a decent size and everyone was knowledgeable. I recommend this place! read more

This was the cutest place ever! I came here with my friend and we don't have kids and we still had a blast. It is very hands on and enjoyable. Heads up get the Groupon it makes it a bit cheaper. When you first walk in they had bags of food for sale, $4 for 1 bag or $10 for 4 bags. Get the 4 bags because I guarantee you will use all of them, they have so many cute animals to feed! A highly was definitely the tram ride around the ranch, got to see animals up close and feed them and the ride it's self was very refreshing. They also have shows every hour or so displaying different animals on the ranch. I didn't really participate because it was more for the children. But if you have little ones I would definitely recommend the shows. I will definitely be returning once the weather gets warmer again. read more