We met up with some other homeschool friends on a field trip to this wildlife park. We had a knowledgeable tour guide who was friendly and personable. The primates had us cracking up! My daughter and I brought our lunch and sat down at some picnic tables and chatted with the owner for a bit. Overall a nice way to end a busy school year. read more

What an awesome experience!! Last minute decided to take my four kiddos (ages: 2,3,7,9) to the reptile encounter. The two gentlemen that ran it did an awesome job of describing each snake/lizard and were super friendly. My kiddos got to hold HUGE snakes and be very interactive with them!! Worth the money, made some great memories!!! Will def be back for the other experiences!! Thank you! read more

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I love the reptile tour is was such an amazing experience learning facts about them and holding them!

The guides are fantastic, but they're advertising animals that are either gone or passed away. The Bengal tiger being the biggest attraction and advertisement, passed a while back. read more

My kids and I were visiting from out of town and had an incredible time at TGR for a reptile visit! We loved our one hour tour with the snakes and lizards and were able to hold several of the reptiles. We loved learning about each reptile and truly enjoyed our experience. We can't wait to visit again!! read more

Very nice place, We went with our kids for the Movie Night in the Pumpkin Patch and we had a great time for only 12$ free popcorn and + the staff is very friendly, we saw some of the animals before the movie. Totally recommended if you want to do something different. there are some bad reviews and I just don't understand, of course it is not a zoo but it sure is a nice place for families. read more

Great outing for the family! (We attended the public tour) The guide was super knowledgeable and had many fun facts. We will be back! read more

My wife and I took a "Look Inside" tour this past weekend and it was honestly one of the coolest (and most memorable) things we've ever experienced. We've done similar activities at zoos in the past, however TGR provided a much more intimate, interactive experience. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating/friendly, and provided an in-depth and relaxed tour. Never did we feel rushed, or on a strict curriculum or time scheduled. The tour was more tailored to our particular interests. Perhaps most importantly, the animals seemed extremely healthy, happy and well-kept. It became immediately evident that a great deal of effort goes into their well being, and that of their enclosures, daily. This is truly a labor of love and it shows. We were also pleasantly surprised by the presence of many species that were not listed on the site. I would highly recommend this unique experience to any and all animal lovers. read more

Had a wonderful time with the family and Nick was a great tour guide. Will definitely go back.

This place isn't just for kids! My gf and I (in our 20's) went here for her birthday. It's definitely more interesting than the zoo in the sense that it is a guided tour, and you are much, much closer to the animals. It just so happened that these animals are very receptive to visitors and thus come really close to you when you are near. My favorite part was that there was a water buffalo that the staff was working with trying to ween her off the bottle. This precious girl kept following us throughout the entire tour and I got to pet her a bunch! For my gf, I got her the sloth encounter package which cost extra on top of the standard tour. She LOVED it. We got to go inside of the cage where the sloths were, and feed them/take photos/videos with them. There we had another staff tell us more fun facts about sloths and we got to pet them all as well. It was totally worth it! My only advice would be to come during a cool time of the year, wear clothing to hide skin from mosquitos, and shoes that you wouldn't mind getting dirty as most of the animals walk (and poop) on the same grass as you. But definitely check it out! You get a lot of bang for your buck as it is a 1.5 hour tour and all of your questions are answered on the spot. read more

TGR Exotics was a great experience. I took my son to the reptile interaction and the associates were very informative. The associates answered all questions from all kids. The area was comfortable and interactive. This was the first time here and would absolutely go back and refer to others. Hands on with 4-5 reptiles and the last one was a 150 pound snake. Again, great experience and they helped me out with my fear of snakes. {told my family, we still will NOT have a snake in our house! lol} read more

Incredible adventure with my daughter she had a blast as did I, the service and everything about the experience was incredible. You can tell they really take care of these animals and the passion they have for animals is out of this world. It's semi private which gives you more of a one on one experience compared to the overcrowded zoos out there, we are trying to plan our next visit. read more

We went for the Easter egg hunt and had a great time. Staff is very friendly and great with kids. Very informative and educational for kids. read more

TGR Exotics Wildlife Park - Zoos Near Me - Spring, Texas

This place is awesome for both children and adults. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and very accommodating. I don't recommend the standard park tour for children under 2 because the property is quite expansive and Texas summers are harsh. It's simply too much for toddlers. Opt for the private animal encounter experiences and you won't be disappointed. read more

Had a great time this past weekend at TGR! They had a ton of different animals to see and our tour guide was super knowledgeable about all the animals and the care they receive there! We are interested in going back for one of the behind the scenes tour! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

We had a really fun morning here. The staff are great, and it's a cool place to spend some outdoor time interacting with animals rather than the busy zoo. Perfect for our 2.5yo, who funnily enough followed the 'domestic cat' around the entire time - rather than looking at the monkeys, lynx, porcupine, kangaroos etc. I would recommend! read more

We decided to do this encounter because my son is obsessed with reptiles, especially snakes and had never gotten a chance to hold one. His heart was so full at the end of this!! He got to pet and hold and play with so many different species of all colors and sizes and loved every minute of it. My husband and I, my in laws and my toddler daughter also participated and though we weren't as into it as my son, we still felt safe interacting and had a great time. Definitely worth it if it's up your alley, the whole group we were in there with seemed to enjoy it at all ages as well. Only cons, aside from the fact that my son hasn't stopped asking for a snake now lol is the bathroom situation and the slight warmth/odor of the enclosure but that's expected with wild animals and their environment, it still seemed to be kept pretty clean. The 2 guys that did it, Jeff and Tim were both very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful! read more

We took my nephews this past weekend and it was awesome! Ian was a great tour host and showed a lot of patience for the many questions we had as a group. The property was well maintained and you can tell the keepers care about the animals. You get up close with some animals you would never see. read more

Highly recommend this parks. The animals are amazing and the stafd is very friendly and knowledgeable. Looking forward to camps.

This zoo was awesome. 10 dollars a person is a bargain for all the animals they have. I never imagined that I would have seen all the animals as close as I did. Definitely going back again and was an experience that I will remember the rest of my life. read more

The three of us did the "look inside tour" today with a young lady by the name of Sophia (I hope I spelled it correctly) I believe. She was AMAZING !!! She was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining all the animals,how old they were,what they eat,where they come from and answering all of our questions. We got an opportunity to feed,hold and touch many animals during our two hour visit. The place was spotless and all the animals looked very healthy and happy. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves animals and wants to learn more about them and see them up close. We can't stress enough at how much fun we all had today ! Thanks TRG Exotics for making my early birthday gift from my mom and better half fantastic !!! read more

Very fun for the kids, they take you on a guided tour and you can ask questions about their animals. For Halloween they had a big spread with lots of cool decorations. They can accommodate large groups. The only draw back is that for potty breaks you must use their porta potty, there is not a "regular" bathroom. Other than that we had a great time both times we visited. read more

We visited TGR exotics for their Easter Special and it was so fun! The staff was super friendly, the tour was very informative and the Easter activity was really cute. We had a great time visiting with the animals as well! Don't let the price of the visit throw you off, you are able to spend plenty of time at the facility and get up close to a lot of the animals. We will be back to try the animal encounters offered. Thanks for a great visit! read more

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Love this zoo! Lots of different tour options with various price ranges. Great place for up an up close look at some exotic animals, and educational as well. Animals are well taken care of with very clean enclosures and fed well too! They have a big variety of animals including bears, hyenas, kangaroos, porcupines, sloths, various primates, etc. Definitely a hidden gem in Spring, TX. read more

Ignore the negative reviews! We went this past weekend & even though we could not ride the hay ride (due to muddy grounds from rain), we still had a great time! This place is truly a hidden gem! The staff are all so nice & you can tell that they are passionate about all animals that live there. Our boys painted a small pie pumpkin each for $9. Admission for both my son & I was not unreasonable ($12). When we 1st arrived the boys enjoyed learning about one of the animals & got to pet it after. Then they painted the pumpkins that they picked out. After we all pet the adorable kangaroo! The boys also played in the corn with diggers & shovels. There is a place to have picnics if you pack a lunch or snacks (you are allowed to bring food in). There are goats & pigs that also roam free in the open field & will let you pet them too! The pigs love there bellies rubbed! I look forward to going back with my son another weekend! It was not crowded at all either. read more

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Took my four year old on the "look inside tour". I was concerned about his attention span and if it was going to be worth spending this amount of money, but it was an incredible experience for us both! Our guide was great and the tour is very engaging. We were constantly interacting with the animals and learning. We'll definitely be back and look forward to partaking in some of the animal encounters! read more

I thought wow an exotic wildlife park for halloween with the grandkids...my daughter and I agreed definitely NOT worth the $ 7.00 ...the animals are far away...we were told NO camel rides because of them not acting right that day...really there were 3 of them. Hay ride is around the park which is small...the area where you do pumkins VERY small...and the face painting was 5/10 dollars...done by a kid....so not worth your time!! read more

My family and I had an awesome time! The animals are taken care of and groomed so well. They are healthy and happy. This is a wonderful wildlife refuge taken care of by people who love and integrate with the animals. We so thoroughly enjoyed this and can't wait to return! Great for all ages. A nice walk through the refuge. read more

Gwen and the staff are absolutely amazing. Extremely informative and fun. Being a zoo keeper for a day was such a special experience!

My 9 yr old daughter went to the Zoo Camp for the first time and LOVED IT!!! She was so excited to tell me all about the animals she held, touched, and learned about. It's a perfect little day adventure for any animal lover. read more

I took my nephew to the Reptile Encounter on Sept 30th and am already planning going back next weekend with my other nephew and niece. The wildlife park is clean and all animals look very well taken care of. The staff were excellent and very knowledgeable. Snakes were brought out and the kids could handle them under close watch. The 18ft snake they brought out stole the show, though, it was amazing to watch. Overall it was a great way to spend a morning, I am told the inside look tour is well worth the price tag so that may be the next thing we book. read more

Do NOT go here! So not worth the time! The website made the place look really exciting but it was really disappointing. They had a couple of pigs roaming around and the other 5 animals (camel, goats, pigs) were behind the gate that we couldn't get to. They would not run hayrides until there is enough people which was about every 2 hrs. Prices on website are misleading - one says under 2 is free and another section says under 1 is free, another says prices are $10 and another says $7-8. Overall, this place was overpriced for what it was worth. read more

Went there today with the family $40.00 to get in $24.00 for pumpkins and painting them. Plus $8.00 for 4 people for the hayride. I really thought the animals would be a lot closer . They aren't . The hayride takes you into the camel pen and you can see some caged American buffalo . The girl explaining the animals was great! There were no camel rides :-( like listed on their website. We could not see the animals in the back part that's $10.00 in November which we will be doing. Overall it was a little expensive but my children loved petting a real kangaroo . The hayride pumpkins and painting. Staff is really nice also read more

TGR Exotics is awesome! I bought my wife and I the Zookeeper For The Day package for her birthday. Wasn't sure what to expect, but knew we were going to get dirty, and do some hard work. We hit the ground running. Started off the day cleaning up, and washing down some animal exhibits while getting to interact with some of the animals. We even got to help out preparing a few of the animals foods. The day flew by, but we got to experience so much, and play with some really awesome animals. They have a variety of animals such as monkeys, otters, porcupines, sloths, birds, bears, farm animals, and so much more. I can't tell you how amazing and friendly the staff was too. They definitely made this whole experience a memorable one. The cost was a bit expensive, but nowhere else could do so much and interact so closely to such amazing animals. Even if you can't do the Zookeeper For The Day, I highly recommend TGR Exotics! read more

We took our kids on Saturday and had a great time! It was better than the zoo because we held a baby kangaroo, learned and touched baby bear cat and saw a lot of animals up close that we could not get that close to at a zoo. As far as all the extra charges...we all made pine cone bird feeder for free, the kids colored and made bat craft for free...we took a lot of great pictures in the pumpkins and bought some big pumpkins at a much better price than the store. The owner Gwen was very friendly, we will go back for sure!!! read more