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    Texas Zoofari Park

    4.6 (29 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:30 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.

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    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!

    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!

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    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!

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    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.

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    Melvin R.

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

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    I went recently here and had so much fun. The kids really enjoyed. It definitely worth the drive and the price ( maybe the price per car will be more ideal ) since. Feeding food does add up quick ,all the animals very cute and well taking care of also all animals very interacted like you can actually feed them. The gift shop have so much to offer too . Restrooms were clean there is picnic tables at the end of the drive maybe bring snacks or small bite while here. the petting zoo at the end was really nice Highly recommend this place great experience overall

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    Everything was amazing I'd definitely recommend making the trip out here. It was unforgettable.

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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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    Canton Grand Safari Adventure  - Baboon

    Canton Grand Safari Adventure

    3.8(25 reviews)
    24.9 mi

    This small zoo allows you to get up close and personal with lots of cool animals and reptiles. The…read morebaby animal room was the best part and well worth the extra $5. Definitely a hit with the kiddo! We took our 6yo daughter on a Sunday afternoon and she loved it. We saw alligators, capybaras, all sorts of weird fowl, goats, monkeys, a pig, an emu, some zebras (they were far off in an area that wasn't accessible), bears, baboons, roosters, a donkey, a miniature pony, peacocks, and tortoises. Probably the coolest thing outside the baby animal room was the alligator feeding. One of the handlers came out with a bucket of raw chicken and some gator knowledge, and we stood just feet away as these massive gators hissed and jumped and came up out of the water to eat. It was so awesome! In addition to the animals, there was also a small playground with ropes to swing on and climb. On our way out we stopped in the baby animal area and got to hold ferrets, a bearded dragon, two snakes, a baby coati, and a baby alligator. There was also a sweet baby muntjac deer you could pet (but not hold). We took a lot of really fun pictures. It was a great way to end the visit. The only drawback is that the grounds don't seem well-maintained and need mowing and other work. The barns were really dirty and covered in cobwebs. There were giant tortoise turds on the walkway. One of the feeding tubes for the bears was broken. You can tell the place is in need of some repairs. I'm sure it's because all their profits go to the animals and not the facilities. It didn't prevent us from having a great time and we would definitely visit again!

    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/

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    Rocky Ridge Drive Through Safari - Walk up safari

    Rocky Ridge Drive Through Safari

    5.0(15 reviews)
    19.9 mi

    This was such an amazing experience! I was honestly was doing this more for my niece and nephew, as…read morethey were in town for the holidays. I think the adults had just as much or even more fun than the kids. Courtney, the owner was a sweetheart. She was personable,, detailed, and you can tell she love what she did. The Safari starts off with the deers and it moves up to llamas and moves up to some of the bigger animals. It was such a great experience. Lots of screams and laughter. There are enough animals for the young ones to enjoy and feed. We are definitely going back. It is a great activity for family and friends with a wide age range that would enjoy it! I am located in Plano so it is a drive but it would be a great event to do for the day and find some cute little restaurants out there to end the day.

    Rocky Ridge Drive Through Safari is a great place for up-close sightings of friendly, placid, some…read morefairly large animals. You'll meet lots of deer, burros, some huge bison, wildebeest, antelope, and spectacularly gigantic bovine specimens. You'll see a wide range of antlers, wide and thick, mature and juvenile. Entry fee includes several generous bags of food. Maybe the number of bags is based on number of occupants in the car. That's also how they determine fees. Animals come up to car windows to collect the treats. My 5-year old great niece enjoyed it all immensely, as did the adults in our group. She kept saying "Adorable." The self-guided tour provides scenic local views. Animals and kids provide lots of laughs. Highly recommend, especially to entertain your youngsters. There's a small walk-through area just before the exit. Good place to stop and let the littles shake their legs and shake off some energy before your drive back.

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    Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center - Museum

    Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

    4.6(21 reviews)
    35.1 mi

    Value wise, this has to be one of the best of the best. Even without thinking about value, this…read moreplace is pretty cool. What do I know about fish? Not much. How much do I care about fish? Probably about the same amount as the average Joe or Jane. They've got fish in tanks on displays, as well as crocodiles (not in tanks though, but in their own enclosure). They've got an exhibit on models of fish caught over the year. Some get pretty big and impressive as well as an insane amount of lures. They have a quick little show with a giant tank and diver in it teaching about the different fish there. We followed it with a tram tour around the fishery. They showed where the fish was kept and explain the process. Towards the end they'll offer to let you off so you can walk back through their marsh walkway or take you back on the tram. We opted for the walk since it was such a beautiful day out and it was scenic and a good short walk to get the heart going. My favorite part was the fishing pond they have. They'll even set you up with rod and lures to fish there as part of your admission. Before they send you off, they'll give you a quick little spiel to get you started. Ask if you're needing more information. The man running this station is super helpful! We didn't catch anything but it was still a lot of fun. We did see others catch fish. Highly recommend, especially if you have children!

    I appreciate the work being done by TPWD. the facility is nice, clean, and not too big. Short…read morepresentation and fish feeding at the aquarium was good. Lots of smaller aquariums showcasing various native fish. Ride the tram and take the short walk back on the "wetlands trail" (not wet) and enjoy the birds and the scenery. Be prepared for lots of kids if the school busses are present.

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    Wonderful nature trails

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    Backyard Wildlife Resource Center - From the top left: Sinoloan Milk Snake, Blue Tiger Centipede, baby Praying Mantis, Albino Boa Constrictor

    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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    Texas Tan Tarantula

    Backyard Wildlife Resource Center - 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(1.3k reviews)
    40.0 miDowntown

    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 Dallas World Aquarium - 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

    The Dallas World Aquarium - 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

    The Dallas World Aquarium - That willing suspension of disbelief for the moment, which constitutes poetic faith.
          -Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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    That willing suspension of disbelief for the moment, which constitutes poetic faith. -Samuel Taylor Coleridge

    YesterLand Farm

    YesterLand Farm

    3.3(86 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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