This is such a cool safari park... its a hidden gem TBH. They have farm animals which you can pet…read moreand larger animals you can observe and get relatively close too. Of course their big attraction is the drive thru animal park which you take your own car along a dirt trail and can feed (if you choose) various animals. The price for this place will not break the bank. A couple of observations to improve: 1) It needs to be maintained more... some of the exhibits just feel like add-ons on top of add-ons and it feels dated. 2) A refresh and modernization to the walking trails would be good. 3) A proper cafe or even drink stations with covered seating would be nice. Something more than just random popup trailers. 4) A more permanent (possibly lit) sign off highway 87 would be nice (if possible) Again this place is awesome, would come back!

My Husband and I came here on my Birthday, and it was the most fun and entertaining experience!!…read more First, we did the drive through, and I was not ready for how hard we would laugh and how aggressive an ostrich can be. They come and dart their heads in to get food. Also, the llamas and alpacas will follow your car if they want more food. Hilarious. We repeated to ourselves several times not to feed the donkey and the zebras, as they can bite! We actually drove through the whole thing twice, and I'm really glad we did. More and more animals came to our car the second time around. There are camels that are feet taller than our car. We were able to feed and interact with some more huge gentle giants and also learned to roll the windows up if an ostrich was running towards us! The walk-through portion is fun as well, we fed some barnyard animals and even pet a kangaroo! The big, exciting part for me though was when we got to feed carrots to the giraffes. They are so huge but so docile and they take the carrots with their tongues. This was really a fun experience, with us even putting the carrots in our mouths for them to give us "kisses". All the staff members are friendly and helpful, the areas are well kept and the animals seem to be well cared for. The price is $15 to enter, and that includes the drive through and walk through, you get a wrist band so you can go to each as many times in your visit that you want to. The cups of feed are $3 each the first time, and then an additional dollar for refills. The giftshop was cute with lots of fun stuff to purchase. There is also a food vendor there on site with some yummy foods, and an area with picnic tables to enjoy a nice lunch. This was a great time, and I will recommend to anyone in Fayetteville or surrounding areas!

Wonderful time viewing the offerings Visited after Polar…read moreexpress Spencer NC We think everyone would enjoy

When most farms for kids were closed for Spring break, this on was open. My granddaughters loved…read moreit (7&3). We spent two hours snd they weren't bore once. From the goats to donkeys we had a blast. Thank you.

My friends and I went to the Capybara experience where we visited and pet the capybaras. I was…read moreskeptical about the experience at first because the price tag, but it was worth every penny! I will definitely take advantage of other wildlife experiences.

We traveled four hours so my daughter could see a capybara, and the experience exceeded our…read moreexpectations. The farm is beautifully maintained with a diverse range of animals, including many exotic birds. The owner and staff were exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable. The capybara encounter was a highlight--being able to feed and interact one-on-one made it truly special. Highly recommend. 10/10.

This was such an awesome experience, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Keep in mind these…read morepeople are volunteers this establishment runs off of people like you and me visiting and donations. This is not a zoo it's a sanctuary and rescue and I highly respect what they do here. it takes a lot, more that I can probably fathom to rescue and care for all the animals they have here (they do have a lot) from a variety of turtles, tons of different birds that were beautiful, monkeys, horses, donkeys, a camel, cats, dogs, raccoons, fox, bunnies, reptiles, ant eater, bats, pigs, the list goes on. You can tell these animals are well cared for as well, just keep in mind that they are rescues and we don't know what they have been through before they arrived. the entrance fee is more than reasonable for the experience.

The 5 stars is for the overall experience. It's an animal rescue on a personal property, it is not…read morea "zoo" that being said we saw some things we have never seen in a typical zoo. You also get up close to the animals but they are still in enclosures. For $15 a person it's more than reasonable and you know your money goes to helping the animals. If you are traveling on I-95 this is 12 minutes off the Benson exit. A great break on your long drive on I-95. Walking surfaces are natural, not paved or concrete, please consider this when choosing your footwear!

Went here on Saturday afternoon with the family and had a blast! The wait in the ticket line was…read morenot long and the park was steady but not overly crowded. There has been a ton of new pathways, seating, buildings, and improvements added and even more going up. Get some birdseed sticks and head into the aviary to feed the parrots. Feeding the giraffe was fun but don't miss the feeding time (we almost did after we lost track of time wandering around). Staff is super friendly, there are a lot of animals available to feed, and plenty more to view. They have a couple of vending machines but not much else to eat or drink (there was a taco truck in the parking lot though).

We (daughter, teen grandkids & I) went on Mother's Day, the parking lot was packed but people were…read moreleaving so we got in. Mothers were free! First impression-WOW! Murals on buildings were breath-taking! Get some bird sticks! I've never seen so many parakeets, cockatiels, ect in one place! Really eager to eat too, even though mid-afternoon. Wonderful paved walkways, but need to navigate some gravel to get up close to some things. Great, well thought out animal enclosures. My zoologist daughter said "This is the best small zoo I have ever seen." Also, a special treat, a five day old monkey! So adorable!

VERY INFORMATIVE! Totally worth supporting!…read moreBeautiful creatures! The tour guides were lovely . I will bring all out of town guests!

This was my first time at Carolina Tiger Rescue - I was a chaperone for my child's field trip…read more They had a little trouble finding all of the parent waivers when we first arrived, but they got it all sorted out. Our tour was great and very informative. Our guide was extremely patient with all the questions the little kids had. We got to see several different types of tigers and servals. They have some other animals there too, but some were either not out where we could see them or are nocturnal. Some of the stories about the animals are just heartbreaking but to be expected since they are all rescued animals. They had a spot with picnic tables where our group was able to eat after the tour before we left. One other thing to note if you come with a larger group - they only have 2 public bathrooms located in the gift shop. We had some long lines with all the kiddos, but we made it work.

We hired Jude's Ark for my toddler's birthday but as an option everyone could enjoy because she has…read moreolder brothers. EVERYONE enjoyed Jude's Ark - including the adults! My eight year old asked if they could come back for his birthday. The husband-wife team was professional, friendly, extremely patient and clearly passionate about the animals. The animals were all adorable and friendly and you get to touch all of them and hold many of them. Cost is extremely reasonable ($150 for one hour), no additional cost to come to our house in the Apex/Holly Springs area. They set up 30 minutes before and give you the option of a petting zoo style event or an educational half hour with touching followed by 30 minutes to interact more and hold many of the animals. We loved the educational half hour. The kids were fascinated by all of the animals. Don't opt out of the snake and tarantula, surprisingly those didn't feel as scary as I expected and the tarantula was even cute, he "high fives" everyone. I'm not sure I could pick a favorite animal. The bird was so sweet and kept laughing during the presentation. The hedgehog was adorable, as were the ferret, sugar glider and rabbit. Plenty of options for reptile-lovers too! Highly recommend.

Came out here with the kiddos to enjoy the haunted nights! It cost about $33 a person for us to get…read morein. We purchased our tickets online and scanned them at the gate. It was busy when we arrived but they have plenty of parking and plenty of people guiding. There were four haunted attractions and the lines seemed long as heck. After getting in line we realized they moved pretty fast! Couldn't take photos inside the attractions. The staff were all friendly and stayed in character the whole night! We all enjoyed our selfs and really enjoyed the kettle popcorn and mini glazed donuts!

Fright night on Phillips farm was so exciting and scary, in a good way! Actors costumes were movie…read morequality and realistic. They had 4 scary attractions, fun Halloween decor, and lots of yummy concessions including mini donuts, popcorn, pizza and hot dogs. For adults, they also have a bar. Pay a visit before its over!!

The float was amazing. HOWEVER I do recommend taking your money elsewhere. This company WILL go…read moreback on their word and potential RUIN your party! I spoke with Beverly on a Thursday to confirm and allow delivery one day early to accommodate their delivery schedule. ( Which I agreed to although no one was going to be at the house until Saturday to actually use the float). She specifically told me we would "probably" have it through the end of day or even into the next! AWESOME! I pulled strings to make sure someone would be there a day earlier AND to have someone available to open the gate and sign ( I live 1.5 hours away) Day of the party the kids are having a blast and I get a text that Scott will be there to pick it up within the hour. After going back and forth with the office, she tells me most ppl let them know in advance ( after she specifically told me otherwise on Thursday ) and although no one had it rented out the next day if he was already on the Hope Mills side of town it would be too late. After paying $475 to have a float ( $75 of which was the extra delivery fee to hope mills) she called back & COMPLETELY reversed and deflected what she had originally told me about keeping the float longer even after i offered to pay whatever so the kids could continue to enjoy. My cousins stayed from out of town so all our kids could play all evening but that was ruined. The kids were heartbroken, I will NEVER recommend this company to anyone else nor will I ever be spending my money with CFF. Party planning is stressful enough, If you have options PLEASE do your research and choose a company that will keep their word.

i had the chance to work for this company at the Dogwood Festivl in Fayetteville and can honestly…read moresay they are amazing owners full of love for children. They make sure children have a great experience while maintaining safety all at the same time. They go above and beyond taking care of their guest as well as employees. Highly recommend using this company for your child's bouncy house needs.

First time coming here, and I would give 5 stars if not for the exorbitant pricing. Adults costing…read moremore than kids at that, for a kids museum has always rubbed me wrong. But this place is quite expansive with several areas including wildlife, butterfly and insect garden, a train tour that takes 2 laps around (might as well get it for the $6 a ticket), and several outdoor play areas including a tree house and mist/water areas. Place was crowded, but there were still plenty of spaces available at 10:30 in the garage. If I lived closer, I might consider a membership to save costs, but I live too far currently to justify that. The cafe food was mid, and again too expensive. The pricing for me knocks a star off, but if you've never been and are prepared to spend a couple hundred bucks for the day on a family of 4, you'll probably enjoy!

We spent a day at this location while visiting family in North Carolina. We had a lovely experience…read moreand found the location to be quite expansive. There is a lovely wildlife area, butterfly garden, fun little train tour, an outdoor treehouse, and more. The price was quite high, but I imagine based on the number of staff and the animals that this location is quite expensive to maintain. The little gift shop was also great with lots of children's games, clothing items, toys, and more. If I was in the area I would definitely consider an annual pass. All of the staff were lovely from the train driver to the ticket takers. Fun location!