If you're looking for quick, easy, and affordable fun for the kids; I encourage you to check out…read morethis place. Admission is $5 and pony rides are available for another $5. (Only for children under 40ish lbs.). Don't expect an elaborate set up. This has been put together by the property owner to help shelter a variety of different animals. (Think someone's very large back yard..) We fed and interacted with goats, ducks, geese, chickens, rabbits, pigs, llamas, turkeys, peacocks, horses, and a donkey. We spent roughly 1-1.5 hrs there and the owner gave the kids popsicles before leaving. The kids and I had a great time and it was such an easy excursion. All in all money well spent and for a great cause. Tip- you pull into a dirt driveway. Forget about bringing your sports car. You'll bottom out at the entrance. Any regular car is fine.

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Gatorland was a fun afternoon for all! The park opens at 10am so it was a nice easy start tot eh…read moreday We went at open and already a small crowd. Parking was free which is a plus. The entrance fee was $35 and for that price you could spend all day here. There's a splash pad for kids, a few shows that are well spaced apart, A good amount of exhibits to see and animals to view. There's also the option to purchase gator food and feed the smaller alligators. The shows are fun and engaging and the guys that run the shows are funny and you can tell they're having a good time for the mor part! One negative is there are a lot of upsale things throughout the park so just keep that in mind.

I had more fun here than at any major theme park we went to during our trip!…read more Before I start this is an animal experience that truly felt ethical. You can see the love they have for their animals and the care they pour into them. They are for education and saving gators FIRST. And that's what I like to see. The staff here is truly immersed into their rolls and play them extremely well. All while sharing facts and educational things regarding the gators they work with! As soon as you walk in your met with many many large gators!! Which is exactly why you come to a joint like this! They had every gator you could think of including your rareist ones! With photo options w monster truck ride (which is a lot crazier than I was expecting!) this place is the place to be! Me and my husband spent the whole day here and actually had an amazing time! I would get an annual pass for this park before ever getting one to any of the theme parks in the area. I definitely recommend!

We went on a triple date to Wildflower Farm and had a wonderful time. We did the Party in the…read morePasture event and absolutely adored it. The prices are very reasonable. The event was very organized. They guided us on where to park, welcomed us, and explained the events. We were offered homemade lemonade. The farm is well kept and all the animals are thriving. You can tell they are well loved. The baby goats were absolutely adorable. We sat in a circle on hay bales in a fenced in play area. We each got to give a baby goat a bottle and fed them greens. We got plenty of time to feed and pet the goats. Farmer Rick gave us a tour and educated us on the animals and their care. We got to see the adult goats, pigs, chickens, and turkeys. We got to see the goats again before leaving. We had the opportunity to shop their products including eggs and goat soap. This was such a fun event and I loved supporting a local farm. This is a great date or team building event!

I love yoga, but I never did goat yoga and I'm so glad I did. This was such a fun, great and…read moreuplifting session. The family who runs this farm, really indeed loves the animals, ALL of the animals, they don't just have goats, they have hogs and chickens and other animals. It's such a little place but filled with so much fun! I went here on a trip and it was great. We were greeted warmly, it's literally in a neighborhood right on land, it's near houses. The price was super cheap and so worth it. They even have a little stand and sell things I bought goat soap. The session itself was so great, we had a yoga instructor and the baby goats were released to us, we fed them and then we had the session as they jumped on us, made us smile and we got cuddles here and there. I was lucky to be able to get a lot of love from the baby goats who were just a few days old. It was the sweetest thing ever. It was a blast and I would do this again for sure! I can't even explain how great of an experience it was. It brought so much joy to me seeing the baby goats.

Wow!!! We had a Amazing day. The employees were top notch. Always asking to make sure that we…read morewe're having a great time. They made sure kids were having fun. Customer service was above and beyond. Top notch. We came from Arizona and were coming back.

Please believe what you read. These people will take your money & cancel the event or over-promise…read morethe experience, while not showing an ounce of customer service in trying to make it right. I live 3 hours away and purchased an experience for my family to enjoy while in the area overnight. The night before, they informed me by email that they would be canceling "due to weather". After multiple attempts to call them to discuss, I had to go back-and-forth with a very rude woman via email. I explained that because we had come from out of town we were willing to come "rain or shine", noting that their website states they operate "rain or shine". She cited lightning as the reason they would be closing, which would be completely understandable if it weren't the freaking night before and you don't know that there will be lightning at that time. Due to their complete lack of consideration, I attempted to dispute their charge with my credit card company and the "farm" refuted it, stating I had purchased a nonrefundable ticket. Obviously that is a fact, but THEY canceled the event (based on the reviews, I should have paid attention to prior to purchasing, this is a common tactic of theirs ) with no reasonable alternative. $200 down the drain, but I will not be quiet about it.

My friend took me on the best birthday adventure at Bambi's Mini Petting Farm. It was a surprise…read moreand when we pulled up I saw goats, sheep, donkeys and highland cows. I can't think of anything that is more fun than spending an hour with two different capybara babies. Mango and Kiwi. On the way in we petted the camels. They came right up to the fence and stuck their large heads out. They were seeking attention because they very used to being petted. We were startled when one made a loud guttural braying sound. The owner explained they were letting us know they want carrots. We had about 20-25 minutes with each capybara so all together the encounter was an hour. We got a plate of raw sweet potato sticks and romaine lettuce leaves to feed each animal. They were about 4 months old and Mango the male will be about 140 pounds full grown and Kiwi was the runt of a different litter and is expected to be approximately 90 pounds when full grown which is a very small capybara. It was just my friend and me so we spent time petting and feeding them. They love water so their coat was smooth but fur like a beaver. They are in the same family as guinea pigs so they make a similar sound. They have leathery pads on the bottom of their back legs because they can kick like a kangaroo. They like being scratched under their chin and relax so much they fall over and then are disoriented about what just happened. Hilarious. Bambi's Mini Petting Farm has several different types of animal encounters including baby doll sheep and two miniature cows. They had three goats which were having kids the following weekend and you can either tour the farm or select to bottle feed the baby goats. They have plans for a holiday tour and are getting a sloth. Check out their Facebook page for events.

We came here to celebrate my daughter's 5th birthday and she loved it! They have lots of animals,…read moreand the owners are very friendly. Would definitely recommend!

We visited Green Meadows on a Sunday morning. It was not crowded. Entry was $18 for ages 2 and…read moreover, a head of lettuce to feed the animals is $6 and pony rides were $5. We fed the animals, rode a pony, played in the corn pit and on the playground as well as took a tractor ride. We saw pigs, donkeys, alpacas, and our favorite the bunnies. We were able to do everything we wanted to do in under 2 hours. There are a few photo ops. All employees we encountered were pleasant. We all enjoyed it but I felt it was expensive.

A true connection between children and what's remains of Florida's farm animals. Green Meadows…read morePetting Farm has been an iconic institution for Florida's children over the years. Unfortunately, for most of us who know it was closed ,but it has now reopen at this new location. The new green meadow petting Farm is better than ever updated and supported by Osceola County. They are currently working every day to update it and to bring more attractions and more animals to continue the connection for the next generation.. our recent visit there indicates this very creed that brought us to them many decades ago. I will not elaborate the numerous emotions a parent may have watching their child touch a chicken or learn about a cow or other farm implements and machinery in a safe, clean, environment , but rather tell you go take your child and experience it for yourself. Admission is reasonable, especially for the various things that you could do there with your family any given day of the week. Parking is ample and spaces are wide, not only for your car, but for your children running in their meadows under a clear sky.. Thank you, Green Meadow Farms, especially to your staff for continuing to have the same great attitude ,even after all these years. We will continue to support you through the next generation..

Wow. If Disney's Animal Kingdom is out of your budget, then definitely visit here! Although they…read moredon't have rides, and areas to get food, what tops this over Disney's Animal Kingdom is the hands-on animal interactions from animals/primates you thought you would never been able to handle! Plus it is way cheaper than Animal Kingdom and less crowds as Leslie and her staff will limit the amount of people during each slot (~90mins). I GREATLY enjoyed this experience, and I would write more, but that would ruin the experience for future visitors. So check this place out.

This is the second time I've come here! The first we did the normal tour and it was amazing so when…read morewe came back on vacation I knew I had to come back! This time I did the sloth encounter and it was amazing I loved holding the baby but I missed petting everything else. 100% spring for the picture package I got over 300 pictures and didn't have ti worry about having my phone out and missing anything

Had a wonderful visit here with my family Lia was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable and…read morecaring about animals highly recommend and can't wait to go back

Lia was our tour guide, very sweet, informative, knowledgeable. Took pictures of us with the snakes…read moreand capybara. We did not feel rushed, did get to feed some of the animals. However I was surprised that this was in the owners back yard in a residential area, was expecting more of a zoo type facility. For the money I paid we anticipated seeing more animals. Overall it was fun but will not return for a second visit and will advise others of our experience.

Amazing experience! Great people and reasonable prices. The baby goat was our favorite. The alpaca…read morewas really chill

My granddaughter loved her experience at this cute little farm. Ty will need to make an appointment…read morefor your tour. We basically had a one on one tour of the farm as well as opportunities to feed the animals while learning all about them. I would definitely recommend this farm to anyone looking to take their toddler/children to a really awesome experience!

Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, is absolutely amazing! Having visited several zoos in different…read morecities with my four-year-old daughter, I definitely have something to compare it to, and this one really stands out. The zoo is beautifully designed, with a great variety of animals, clean surroundings, and habitats that look well cared for. What impressed me most was the staff -- everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the animals. They were happy to share stories and answer questions, making the experience even more special. The layout is convenient, with plenty of walking paths, easily accessible restrooms, and a food court in a great location. On hot Florida days, the splash areas are a huge plus! Feeding the parrots was another highlight that my daughter and I both really enjoyed. Some activities cost extra beyond the admission ticket, such as feeding the animals or parrots and taking the train, but the additional fees are just a few dollars, and in my opinion, they're absolutely worth it. Overall, Brevard Zoo is a fantastic family-friendly attraction where you can tell a lot of thought and care have gone into creating a wonderful experience for both animals and visitors. We had such a great time together, and I would absolutely recommend it to families visiting the Melbourne area!

We had so much fun at Brevard Zoo!…read more We were visiting Melbourne last Monday and decided to visit Brevard Zoo for our 4 year old son. We bought tickets through Groupon for about $30 dollars per person that came with a train ride and feeding the birds and giraffe, which was a really good deal in my opinion. The staff are friendly and very informative. When we got there, we were encouraged to go straight to the giraffe exhibit first while they're awake. Our son had so much fun feeding Sprinkle the giraffe. There was someone there even taking pictures which was a cool souvenir to purchase and take home for memories. Each pathway takes you through different animal exhibits to explore. Some of the bigger exhibits had zoo experts or staff nearby to answer questions and help us to get closer to see some of the beautiful animals. Our son really enjoyed the train ride and feeding the giraffe. He was a little scared at first about feeding the birds at the two aviary exhibits but he enjoyed it for the most part. The zoo is clean and well-maintained. The zoo isn't too big so expect to spend a few hours exploring each exhibit. It was perfect for us since it was a great way to roam around before checking into our hotel later that day. Overall, we had a great time! Seeing our son have so much fun wandering the zoo made everything all worth it. We will be sure to come back the next time we visit Melbourne.