I did the Kit & Caboodle tour for my birthday and it went above and beyond expectation. Most…read moreimportantly the animals were very well cared for. They were all healthy, bright eyed, active and well socialized. Their enclosures were spacious, very clean, well maintained, species appropriate and provided enrichment. All encounters were careful to put animal and human safety first. I've worked in vetmed/animal rescue for 30 years so seeing animals well cared for and accustomed to their handlers gave me confidence Darby Farms is a place I can support. Now to the tour itself: Do it. Book it right now. You get SO MUCH for such a reasonable pric. We got two hours of personal interactions, petting and feeding, with over 30 species! Our guide Ryan was incredibly informative and knowledgeable, even taught us hardcore animal nerds some new facts we didn't know. He was skilled at handling even the squirmiest of creatures gently. It's absolutely magical to be able to touch and connect with animals I've only seen from behind glass in zoos. Thank you to Darby Acres for providing this unforgettable experience

We did the walking tour and the capybara add on and it was awesome! The tour guide was super…read moreknowledgeable. The rules and guidelines were made very clear and it was an excellent experience start to finish. Check them out!

As soon as we walked inside, we were warmly greeted. Check-in was fast and easy. I loved the…read moresecurity stickers they give you for your family/group. The entire building was super clean and mom-approved. Greatly little convenient cafe with drinks, delicious waffles, and snacks. Plenty of tables and chairs for everyone and free WiFi! The party rooms are adorable and stylish. We can't wait to return.

Today is Saturday Jan 4th and they are not accepting walk in due to full capacity. They take…read morereservations on weekends via their website. So please make sure to call before bringing your child. Additional note - apparently you can have a punch card reward card... I've seen some with it but I don't have one and am yet to find out how to get one.

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

The kindest souls for the sweetest rescues. This place doesn't get enough credit. My child and I…read morealways learn something new and have the BEST time!

What a cute park! After spending some time in our hotel we wanted to take a nature walk of some…read moresort that had a playground for the kids and this place came up. I'm glad that we decided to come as it was a great place with unique trails and a cute little playground. The kids enjoyed the trails and the cool wooden sculpture. It was nice to see people fishing and tons of people taking walks.

Trails are awesome and the hiking is very enjoyable. A lot of people go there with their kids or…read moredogs

Wow I loved this place! Came for a friends birthday on Friday around 10pm and had a blast. It was 7…read moreof us and we had an hour of play time. Lasers and hoops were easily my favorite, but some of the other strategy and memorization games were super challenging go and fun as well. Also, some of these games really get you to work up a sweat haha! Friendly staff, easy interface with wristband to enter game rooms, a couple of them took a few tries to get the hang of, but other than that, most were straightforward and loads of fun. This beats any escape room, hands down- it's more active, complex, and engaging for everyone, plus it's nice that you can choose which games to play as you break up into smaller groups. Or potentially meet other folks from different t groups! I can't wait to come back for MY celebration !! @azfitfoodfun

Activate was a good time! You really need to prepare yourself for a workout because the simulations…read moreare physically taxing!! There are multiple rooms with different games to play. The staff was super friendly and explained the concept of the games. You can also watch a module on how the game should be played. Everyone should experience activate at least once, I brought my son here for his birthday and he and his friend had a blast. Everything seemed clean, my only gripe was the the hand sanitizer stations that they had set up were empty. Some of the games require you to touch balls and leave your hands feeling icky, maybe that's a me thing but why have sanitation stations set up that aren't working or empty. Note: If you go on weekdays it's only $24 per person. Anyhow, everything else was fun. If ever in the area we'll def come again!

We were there for a birthday party and on of the kids got fling of on the slide and fell to the…read moreground. Make sure your kids are safe!

I've been here quite a few times with my tot. The place place is always super clean. And I mean…read moreboth the floors and the inflatables. Also the inflatables are very well kept. Always in great condition. No cracks or slits or duct tape holding pieces together (ahem Monkey Joes). The staff is always very friendly and always engages with the kids. I have fun when we visit but man those inflatables are a workout (lol). Sometimes we come and there are balloons all over the floor and in the inflatables. This takes the fun to a whole new level. Two thumbs way up to management and staff for the great job they are doing with this place!

I found a trail at this park on AllTrails and it looked nice so we decided to check it out…read more The beginning of the trail was really nice. It goes through a wooded area and down to the river. Then the trail suddenly becomes a disc golf course. Now the disc golf course seemed really nice, but I wouldn't recommend hiking a disc golf course. You're just in the way if people are playing. There's a nice lake later in the course. Overall, I'd recommend it for disc golf or maybe just to hang out at, but I wouldn't recommend walking through the disc golf course like AllTrails recommends.

On our park tour of the city we landed at Idlewild Road Park. This park is amazing. We only visited…read morethe playground area but loved it. The playground equipment is so cool. They have a bunch of really nice pieces I have never seen before. The playground is also huge. There is so many different areas to choose from. The only bad part is one piece of equipment isn't safe. My nephew decided to play incorrectly on the 4 person see saw piece and his foot got scraped up pretty bad. Make sure that your kids don't try to ride/sit/stand on the middle piece of the see saw. There were two groups grilling out at two different shelters close to the playground. They both surrounded the playground. The one thing that impressed me the most was how clean the restroom was. The restroom is super close to the playground too which is very convenient. This park is kinda far from me but I will definitely make the trip out here for the nibblings. Idlewild Road Park 10512 Idlewild Rd Matthews, NC 28105 Tuesday December 31, 2019

Great fun for the entire family. Lots of different…read moreactivities for all ages I am looking forward to next year when my grandchildren are a bit older and can do more.

Ad a star if you're a family near UNC Charlotte. We drove 45 minutes for this event. Be ready to…read morewalk around UNCC's campus. For us traffic wasn't an issue and parking was a breeze in the free parking ramp. There were lots of attractions, ranging from food trucks, to live music, to arts & science vendors. Everything was kid friendly, our kids had a good time. Definitely recommend this even for those with children big & small!

The 3 story slide is worth the wait in line. The seating gets taken quickly but you can always find…read moresomewhere to place your stuff. Locker rooms and bathrooms are relatively clean for what it is. Lazy river is the best. You can go around as many times as you want. Whirlpool is the kids sanctuary. $15/person but discount if you're a Mecklenburg resident. Needs better parking.

I love this place. Off season is just as good as on season. Hours of operation are appreciated and…read moreappropriate!!!!! Kid enjoy the spot and had a good time!