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    Texas Zoofari Park

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Brandon L.

    Cool 900 acre, 6 mile long drive through zoo out between Terrell and Kaufman. They have a lot of different animals that you can feed from a bucket. The animals will literally stick their heads inside your car to eat. It's fun! They have a little walk through section by their gift shop with giraffes, goats, and kangaroos. The only thing is, it's quite expensive and over priced, so be prepared so you aren't shocked when you get there.

    The kangaroo statue photo op.

    We had a wonderful time with our 5 year old grandson! He loved helping to feed the animals and was able 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!

    Mattison D.

    Here's a review in comparison to the fossil rim park! My family lives in the middle of both Texas Zoofari and fossil rim, not sure how long this park has been open but I've been going to fossil rim since I was a kid. We took our whole family out this weekend and absolutely LOVED IT! The park is big took us about 2 hours to drive through it and had a great time! In terms of comparison to fossil rim we feel like Texas zoofari has a lot more different animals!! We loved the cute lamas, and the longhorns and buffalo! There's so many cool animals here! The only difference for us is fossil rim has more of a scenic drive but animal wise this place takes the cake! Don't skip the animals by the gift shop! We loved all 4 attractions by it but our family really enjoyed feeding the birds!

    Feeding giraffe

    My boyfriend and I came here over the weekend and we had just the best time. So fun and so full of laughter feeding all the animals and seeing them. Would return and a must do while in the area!

    Just a snippet of the damage. Does not show the full extent or the damage to all four sides.

    While the animals were cute, I wish I had known they would seriously trash my car. You could not get away from them as they surrounded your car and scratched and dented it on all sides. Unfortunately, the deer with the long antlers and the long horn steer (or whatever they were) dented it numerous times and scratched the paint on all sides. Looks like someone keyed your car all over. It is gonna cost quite a bit in repairs, which made the visit a lot less fun and quite expensive. Would not recommend driving through in any vehicle you care about! While they do say on their website that they are not responsible for any damage, I had not seen any reviews noting significant vehicle damage. Now you know...don't go in a vehicle you don't mind trashing. Very disappointed.

    Charity B.

    I took my mom and son here on a Sunday morning. We got there at around 11:30, which is a great time to arrive because it's not too busy and we were able to walk around peacefully for a couple hours before the wagon ride. We loved everything about this place! The tour on the wagon was so nice, our tour guide Sam was very cool, we all loved him!

    Lauren P.

    Animals are super active here and eager to be fed! It was such a good time, and the walk through area was nice as well!

    Pam W.

    Lots of animals! So much fun! Saw baby warthogs! It was a nice long drive and did not disappoint!

    I think that's a warthog

    My daughter, my granddaughter, and I went to Zoofari. It was so much fun. We bought some food to feed the animals. Some them tried to grab the bowl away. I had to fight with one to keep it. We saw all sorts of animals. It was great. We had a wonderful time. But if you go and buy some food, bring a plastic bag to put it in, then just dip out with this bowl they give you don't use the full bowl or they can possibly knock it out of your hands We also went in the morning. That's the best time to go when the animals are all out. I highly recommend it And I don't know how many acres this place is but it was huge. When you think it's over, nope there's another section you can go to. Well worth the money.

    Daniela T.

    this place took us by surprise ! It is not like every other safari park ! There were so many more animals than most and the bird feeding and giraffe + petting zoo/goat feeing were so much fun !! and not expensive at all, you can get the feed for all of the activities for 12 bucks and thats just after you drove around for about 1hr and a half through the safari area. Feed buckets are 5$ and the animal are all super friendly!!! Must go !!

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    Kyle D.

    It's a great drive through safari! It is quite large, significantly bigger than any other drive throughs I have been to. Quite a selection of animals to see! I would definitely recommend a visit here.

    Safari entrance.
    Melvin R.

    4th time there. Always a fun drive feeding the animals. Many animals to feed and see. Great staff.

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    Affordable and my kids loved it. Tons of animals and the drive isn't far from Dallas.

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    We got up close to feed the giraffes, and we particularly loved feeding the Budgies as they perched on our arms.

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    Canton Grand Safari Adventure

    Canton Grand Safari Adventure

    3.6
    (27 reviews)
    24.9 mi

    Do Not Go. They have been reported twice since December 2025…read more According to the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the incident happened Dec. 20, 2025, at Mystic Misfits (aka Canton Grand Safari) in Grand Saline. Inspectors say the adult female hyena was being handled in a manner similar to a pet dog, walking in a public area with direct access to guests. The USDA report states the facility allowed members of the public near the animal and directed one guest to stand beside the hyena for a photograph. Federal officials say the hyena then bit through the leash, escaped the handler's control and attacked the guest, causing a severe calf injury that required hospitalization. The violation was labeled "Critical" under federal animal handling regulations. USDA inspectors noted hyenas are powerful wild predators capable of causing serious injury and said public exhibitions must include proper barriers, distancing and handling procedures to protect both the public and the animals. The focused inspection was conducted Dec. 31, 2025, and the report says corrective action was required immediately moving forward. Article Below: https://www.txan24.com/post/usda-report-hyena-was-being-walked-like-a-dog-before-attack-at-east-texas-facility They only provide proper notification of liability for injury concerns after payment (as you can see in the photos attached). Canton Grand Safari was found to be in violation of their 21 day suspension which was put in place January 2, 2026. Please see attached Official Notice of suspension paperwork attached. Article Below: https://www.peta.org/news/canton-grand-safari/ Another known alias for the company is Mystic Acres https://www.facebook.com/mysticacrestx/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B2FNHGery/

    No giraffe, so disappointed. Not many animals to feed. Can't feed the monkeys. Would not pay extra…read morefor encounters, they were minimal. Boring and overpriced. Extremely disappointed. Had I known there isn't even the giraffe, I would not have paid to get in. Save your money.

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    Canton Grand Safari Adventure
    Canton Grand Safari Adventure
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    Dallas Zoo

    4.0
    (535 reviews)
    39.8 mi

    What a fun day at the Dallas Zoo. We purchased a zoo membership a few months ago. As a part of the…read moremembers they offer members only events. This morning was one of those special days. When they sent out the member email 6 weeks ago, I selected my tickets & parking. I'm so glad I did!! When my friend tried to get tickets earlier this week it was sold out. The zoo staff did a great job setting up drinks and snacks for members snd staffing each exhibit with knowledgeable docents. Whether the docent was 18 years old or 80, they were well versed in the animals, species and habitat. Our visit was 8-11am. We noticed how lovely it was to have shade froth over so many of the walking trails. A definite plus in Texas on those hot days. Parking was so easy since we planned ahead when we got our tickets. Tickets and parking are both free & handled digitally. Just be sure to go online to secure your tickets in advance. Enjoy

    This is an excellent zoo! We came first thing when they opened in the middle of summer and were…read moreable to get parking right up front. The parking lot is spacious and seems like they have overflow parking which makes it not a problem for finding a space at any point. We used city pass and it was a breeze to get in with that, also a great deal. There are many different destinations with different animals, with good accessibility for anyone using a stroller etc. Some of the different animals areas were very very spread out and there were lots of dead spaces where we were just walking from one area to the other and there wasn't really much to see while doing so. The food options are minimal and quite fast food oriented. There's also a few things that you have to pay for on top of the entrance fee in order to experience, eg the butterfly train - we didn't opt for this as thought that was a bit of a ripoff to ask for more money once already inside. The terrarium exhibit was one of the best we've seen! Some huge snakes and reptiles with lots of diversity - don't miss that! It's tucked away in a corner and easy to miss.

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    Petting Zoo
    Petting Zoo
    Dallas Zoo
    The merry go round.

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    The merry go round.
    Backyard Wildlife Resource Center

    Backyard Wildlife Resource Center

    4.0
    (1 review)
    47.1 mi

    This place is super cool and it's free! An awesome way to kill a couple of hours on a Saturday…read moremorning with the kiddos. When you pull up it's literally just a house with a sign outside with the name on it. When you walk in the place you are hit with an instant animal stench. Not complaining...I mean I get it. To the left was a small souvenir store and the right was an room with a cash register and a table. This room lead into a kitchen where food is prepared for the animals/reptiles. There is also a bird in a cage that lives in there. He is loud and loves attention. Down the hall there is a gender neutral restroom and then the room that holds all the animals/reptiles. The room was small and had many habitats inside. I must say the selection of things to see was awesome! And the presentation of feeding the dragons, lizards, snakes and everything else was totally cool. My three year old loved it!! She was able to help feed and pet many of the reptiles. Just a tip...bring a bug catcher and you could walk away with a walking stick bug! We were bummed when we couldn't take one home. Happy Yelping!

    From the owner: Backyard Wildlife Resource Center is an educational family resource that focuses on the wildlife…read morearound us with live exhibits, private animal encounters, real wildlife specimens, free classes, birthday parties, campus presentations, community events, and more!

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    Bearded Dragon
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    Texas Tan Tarantula
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    From the top left: Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Carolina Corn Snakes, Ambilobe Panther Chameleon, Southern Toad

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    From the top left: Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Carolina Corn Snakes, Ambilobe Panther Chameleon, Southern Toad
    The Dallas World Aquarium

    The Dallas World Aquarium

    3.7
    (1.4k reviews)
    40.0 mi

    Came here for the first time in 3 years. We bought our tickets online for convenience. Definitely…read moreone of the better aquariums that we've been to. Very fun for my kids and that's all that mattered. Well kept aquariums and lots of creatures that you don't normally see at other aquariums such as a huge manatee lol. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Lots of parking in a broken down parking lot. Make sure to scan the QR code on your phone to secure your parking pass so you don't get towed. The whole exhibit ranges from 2-3hrs depending on how much you read and walk. If you can do it within 2hrs then purchase the cheapest parking timeframe.

    Back after 4 years with two offspring now and we truly had a blast during spring break at the…read moreAquarium. We had two absolute favorites: the otters and the king crab. It always surprises me how many animals and reptiles are kept here. Although I expected it to be super crammed and uncomfortable during the break, all patrons were calm and respectful and the lines through the aquariums weren't bad at all. That being said, we arrived around 9:00am and so thankful we did because the line and the entrance was wrapped around the building by the time we finished our visit and headed back to the car. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny for tickets. But I truly think the experience is worth it.

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    The gift store has sloths for sale if you need a hug from one
    The gift store has sloths for sale if you need a hug from one
    Don't play what's there; play what's not there. 
        --Miles Davis
    Don't play what's there; play what's not there. --Miles Davis
    This is the main attraction a giant room with waterfall in plants. Or in other word, something you would never find in a real aquarium.

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    This is the main attraction a giant room with waterfall in plants. Or in other word, something you would never find in a real aquarium.
    YesterLand Farm

    YesterLand Farm

    3.3
    (85 reviews)
    18.9 mi
    $$$

    Took our 4 and 6 year old grandsons to Yesterland today (as we have done for the past three years…read more)and I can honestly say it was our best experience yet ! They were finally tall enough to ride everything and they didn't leave anything out . Literally every staff member we encountered seemed genuinely pleased to be there and made our boys feel special . We booked our tickets online and felt like the value far exceeded anything we've experienced in DFW. Lines were short, restrooms were clean and plenty of handwashing stations. I would highly recommend driving the hour it takes from DFW to experience this nostalgic place .

    This is a fun amusement park good for the kids and family . I recommend coming during the fall…read moreseason when it's not so hot. There are not too many shaded areas and be prepared to walk. We had a blast amidst the heat and took advantage of all the fun things they had to do. Priced very well and adorable . We did not check out the food or drinks here but they have them available onsite . Looking at reviews from others, it did not seem to be worth it anyway. They have hayrides, fun rides for toddles and adult rides as well. I like the facts that we didn't have to wait super long for the rides and staff was very courted and welcoming. You get a lot of selection for just an admission ticket . They have paintball and apple cannons as well. Very fun experience located in Canton .

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    YesterLand Farm
    YesterLand Farm

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    Huddin Homestead Fun Farm

    Huddin Homestead Fun Farm

    4.6
    (14 reviews)
    28.2 mi

    We had the pleasure of visiting this adorable family friendly farm in Rockwall this afternoon and…read morehad a great time! They were hosting and Easter themed event with egg hunts separated by appropriate age groups (our 4 and 2 year olds didn't feel rushed or left out), the Easter Bunny was also there to take photos (we stayed a friendly distance away LOL), spring florals, bluebonnets blooming along their large pond, petting zoo, and more! The price at the gate (note: they do not do advanced tickets) is $15 per person. I do think that's a bit steep, especially without offering discounted rates for little ones. I'm not sure if the vendors are always onsite but they had frozen lemonade and other food and drinks for sale during today's event. We didn't indulge but the line for lemonade seemed to run smoothly. Other offerings: pony rides at an addition cost (we passed on this), a gift shop, mini playground and bounce houses, and fair games. My kids actually enjoyed these festivities more than the egg hunt and the animals. According to Huddin's IG, they have around 250 animals on the farm! We got to feed the camels and goats. Beware, you are up close and personal with the animals. My husband had to handle all of the feeding because the ghosts jumped up on our kids which was a tad bit startling in the beginning. All of the staff members were really kind and made sure to man the gates for each animal section to keep everyone safe. Overall it was such an adorable experience and we're looking forward to visiting again.

    We loved our visit here to explore the farm grounds and pumpkin patch. It was a beautiful set up…read morefrom start to finish. The staff who greeted us where we purchased our tickets was super friendly. Right as you walked in you got to see the animals - camel, donkeys, cows, sloths, and more. There were so many opportunities for photos with how beautifully setup they had everything. It is definitely a family friendly place and activity for al to enjoy. They had a goat petting zoo, small pony rides, and a big bounce house for kids to enjoy. They had a couple of stands if you wanted to buy drinks and snacks also If they host their pumpkin patch next year we will definitely be back to visit!

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    The little cart train is popular amongst the youngest.
    The little cart train is popular amongst the youngest.
    Huddin Homestead Fun Farm
    Huddin Homestead Fun Farm

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