I found Tiger Zoofari on Facebook, and of course my youngest was sitting next to me while I was scrolling. Naturally, she immediately wanted to go! I had read about the tiger feeding experience and all of the other animals you can feed and hold, and that is right up our alley. Even after reading some of the negative reviews from animal rights activists, we decided to experience it for ourselves. It's about a 3-hour drive from us, so we booked a trip for the 4th of July weekend. When we made our reservation, Bill kept recommending that we stay in one of the cabins because of our young kids. We ended up choosing the treehouse instead, and honestly I'm glad we did. We had an amazing view of fireworks going off all around us along with an incredible lightning show that night. Driving in reminded me a lot of Texas Zoofari--you don't really know what to expect until you start seeing the signs and arrive at the property. Check-in was easy. They walked us to our treehouse, made sure everything worked, and answered any questions we had. We immediately turned on the A/C, unpacked, and walked around the park for a bit. Since it was so hot, we headed back to the treehouse to let it cool down while we took a nap. Once it finally cooled off, we grilled hot dogs and made s'mores on the propane grill while watching the tigers play below us. That alone made for a really fun evening. The Mega VIP experience was definitely worth it. We got to hold and interact with so many different animals. My girls were a little disappointed they didn't get to hold a monkey or lemur, but that's only because they've had that opportunity before at Canton Safari in Texas, so their expectations were a little high. The treehouse was a fun experience for one night. If we stayed longer, though, I'd probably choose one of the cabins simply because of the bathroom setup. A few suggestions that I think would make the experience even better: * The shared bathrooms could definitely use A/C. They were extremely humid, and daily attention to emptying the trash, refilling soap, cleaning the sinks, and sweeping/mopping would make a big difference. * During the summer, it would be nice if the A/C in the treehouses was turned on before guests arrived. We checked in around 2:00 p.m., and even after asking for a fan, it took over six hours before the treehouse became comfortable. * Adding a lighter to each cabin or treehouse would be helpful so guests can use the propane fire pit. We made do by using the grill. * I do think the tigers would benefit from a little more enrichment in their enclosures like you see at many accredited zoos. Other than that, every animal we saw appeared healthy, well cared for, and happy. A huge shoutout to Bill for making my daughter's birthday extra special by surprising her with a stuffed tiger. That simple act absolutely made her day and meant so much to us. Maggie, who is interning there, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. She answered all of our questions and made the experience even better. The other three ladies working there were also incredibly kind and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Don't let the negative reviews keep you from forming your own opinion. If your family enjoys hands-on animal encounters and making unique memories, I definitely recommend giving this hidden gem a chance. read more

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Reviewed yesterday This was an amazing experience. We went to the Mega VIP tour which included a private tour, animal feedings, and interactions with the animals. The owner was a really cool guy, offered us suggestions on where to check out on the remainder of our trip. Our tour guide was Emily. She was so knowledgeable and friendly. This was definitely a unique experience. We spent about 3 hours at the park, I do wish the gift shop portion had a few more offerings. They had a baby white lion who was so cute and a young black panther who was so playful. We really enjoyed interacting with NiNi the hyena. I truly enjoyed this experience. read more

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We had a good experience here. The Macaws out front are talkative and beautiful birds. Very good assortment of animals and it felt safe and inviting. Happy we went and if we're ever in town we might consider going back. read more

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My group included a twelve year old and two adults, one is a senior citizen. We stayed in the African Manor 3 for two nights, and all agree that we enjoyed ourselves very much. I did not give five stars for the following reasons, which I did point out in a note to the park when we checked out: Some of the amenities (grill, fire pit, and whirlpool tub) were unusable unless we took it upon ourselves to clean before use, which we were unwilling to do. Although the animals on display appeared to be well taken care of, many would benefit from life-enriching toys and healthy, natural activities, such as searching for hidden food, etc. Some--for example, the hyena--looked rather lonely. I gave four stars, which indicates an overall positive experience, for the following reasons: Our cabin was beautifully decorated, clean (other than what I pointed out earlier and maybe some wear and tear items that need replacing), and well stocked with household and hygiene products. As overnight guests, we enjoyed VIP privileges, such as walking the park until sunset well after it closed for daytime visits. The possibilities for group-related experiences fuel the imagination. We held and interacted with a variety of species. The roar of the lions and calls of the lemurs, etc., into the night are unique and privileged memories. We loved those experiences most of all! We very much recommend the Tiger Safari Zoological Park in Tuttle, Ok. read more

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We found this while planning our family trip. This safari has been here for 21 years. The animals all have large roaming areas and are well taken care of. Many of the staff members live on the facility. We stayed in a safari but it was $150 plus another $100 for the VIP tour for a family of 5. The price also included having access to the zoo until they closed. Cons: there are no restrooms in the huts. It's about a 200 ft walk. There is no shower either and there is only one on site by the bathroom. They do not look well taken care or smell great at all. We avoided them. We stayed in treehouse #2 and when we walked around you could feel and see the entire hut move. It was scary. There's only a dvd player so bring movies. The smell inside main office is awful and I gagged many times but I am pregnant so my smell I feel like is more intense. Keep in mind hut one and two are over the tigers the others are over bears. Pros: for the price you do get a lot such as access to the zoo, the animal encounter, tour and feeding, they had a large bonfire one night, offer breakfast snacks the morning before tour which are store bought. read more

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I urge anyone considering a visit to Tiger Safari to do a little research before giving them your money. Despite promoting themselves as a "sanctuary," this facility has a long history of serious animal welfare violations documented by the USDA. Animals here have been found without proper shelter from extreme weather, given unsuitable food (including donuts fed to bears by the public), and kept in unsafe, poorly maintained enclosures. Water sources were even found with mosquito larvae, and animals like primates were denied basic enrichment. Some have reportedly been auctioned off to uncertain fates, which is heartbreaking and irresponsible. Perhaps most disturbing is the use of baby animals for profit--such as a white tiger cub separated from his mother at only 3 days old and used for paid photo ops until he was too big, then confined for life. White tigers are not a separate species but the result of inbreeding, which causes painful birth defects--this is exploitation, not conservation. These are not the actions of a true sanctuary. Supporting facilities like this only continues the cycle of animal suffering. Please consider visiting ethical wildlife sanctuaries or supporting organizations that put animal well-being first. The animals deserve better than this. read more

We fed a zebra and tiger. They were friendly and informative. The animals seemed to be taken care of.

It's small enough that you don't get exhausted walking but can see some interesting animals

It's a fun experience to do with the family or some friends. I came here today with my husband and we had a blast inside because we did the VIP and when they brought out the baby monkey, that was a highlight of the petting zoo. Watching it climb and jump off and try to lick and bite my husband was so funny. The outside of the zoo is very simple but it's nice. The kangaroos they have are so gentle and so adorable. We definitely will come back with our daughter so she can feed the animals and have a good laugh. read more

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The hut was a nice and relaxing getaway however, all I could think about the entire time was why are the cages for these wild animals so small and how do they stay warm. The owner Bill definitely gives me Tiger King vibes and I would love for this place to be investigated. They keep wild animals in small cages inside the lobby area for show and tell and the ones that are outside are much smaller than if you went to your typical zoo. Now I'm not one of those people who are against zoos I kind of think of zoos as a way to keep animals safe given they have enough room to mimic their natural habitat. Tiger Safari doesn't do that at all. They have a hyena (pack animal) alone in a small cage, and a grizzly bear alone that just walks the perimeter of his cage all day. Place should most definitely be shut down and would never return to support the horrific treatment to these animals!!!!. read more

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So clean and so much fun. The girls working there were so nice. The animal areas were spotless and no signs of distress. Had such a great time! read more

$15/person and it's not run very well. Used my bank card to pay then they say it didn't go through. I showed them on my phone it clearly went through and charged my account. They wanted me to run it through again?? No thank you. I'll go elsewhere. There are plenty of other places like itcin oklahoma. read more

Expensive for what you get. The animals are in cages that are not large enough for the animals. Very sad. Just plain cages with no natural environment. Workers are rude read more

The tigers were thin, isolated, with no water to swim in (tigers are water cats), in TINY enclosures for their sizes, water bowls on the ground that I WATCHED the males peeing in, and one white tiger was limping. Some animals had very insufficient post and lintel shelters. The animals inside have it worse. Two large owls are locked in small display cages with dirty water. The outside Capuchin monkey's fur was falling out and she was all alone in her enclosure. She was also very hungry, greedily grabbing for more and more Cheerios. Monkeys don't live alone!! The kangaroos were awesome, very friendly, pettable, and enjoyed laying in the sun. But the USDA said they had to put in a barrier so they can't be touched. The hyena was also alone. So was the bear. Hyenas are pack animals!! An adult male lion was alone and crying endlessly at the back fence, which I got on video. A teenaged lion was so bored and alone that he "chased" my purse like a kitten as I swung it around, and he ran up and down the fence with my husband, just dying for some play and contact. Lions are not solitary either! Male tigers are, but it's still sad to see them in tiny, 10x10 panel cages with no real shelter and no pond water. The lone tiger in the back played "stalk and pounce" with me as I pretended to hide behind a post. He was starved for activity, too. None of them have any stimulation. Some of the enclosures are overgrown. It is a sad, sad place to see. I hope they get closed down. Plan to report them to my contacts at PETA. read more

Tiger Safari - Pouncy tiger. - Zoos Near Me - Tuttle, Oklahoma

Amazing facility the animals are very sweet and the VIP it's totally worth the money, the animals you get to see are beautiful and well taken care of, 100% recommend this place to anyone!! Is kid friendly and the employees are the sweetest!! read more

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You should ignore the 1 star reviews, they are by and large done by a bunch of PETA freaks that yammer about how bad zoos are for animals while tapping out these reviews of places they have never been on their Apple computers made by slave labor in China... Hypocrisy much? As for this place it is to me a bit over priced for what it is. I've had better experience in the Zoos at Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The only thing that I find offensive at this place is that if you stay i one of their cabins they hit you with a 25 dollar cleaning fee... Excuse me but trying to gouge a customer for what is at every other place included in the price of a stay is BS. So keep that in mind if you are thinking of staying there. read more

This place needs to be shut down immediately and the animals sent to sanctuaries. It is a roadside zoo, which are just awful environments for animals. A very recent video has emerged of a poor baby otter, clearly terrified of being held let alone put in front of a crowd, being forced to get petted and handled by people. The poor thing is screaming the entire time. If your baby was crying, scared, and distressed, would you willingly hand them off to strangers? There are other reports of mistreatment from this place as well, read the other reviews. Do NOT give them your business. Here is the video: https://newsroom.humanesociety.org/fetcher/index.php?searchMerlin=1&searchBrightcove=1&submitted=1&mw=d&q=TigerSafari0621 read more

Great experience, the first thing you do in entrance is feed the deer. The second is start walking on path. Much animals are asleep most of time. Some cages are empty. Is a good place to kill time! read more

Depressing Went here recently, thinking this might be a nice family day out. When I got there, I was shocked to see the small cages the large cats and bears are kept in, with zero enrichment, and only a very small house to sleep or hide. They keep large turtles in an open area where kids are allowed to jump on and hit them. The baby tiger they let 30 kids "pet" at the end looked very stressed. I quickly realized this is not the place I expected. It is certainly not a safari, more like an animal prison. http://kfor.com/2015/01/23/undercover-investigation-humane-society-alleges-abuse-at-exotic-animal-park/ read more

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Took my wife and our boys here for a overnight stay. We rented one of the treehouses. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Owner and staff were friendly and helpful. My boys loved everything and especially staying in the lofted treehouse overlooking the tiger cages. I had read many negative reviews on the animal habitat conditions and sizes, which were on the smaller side, at least they may live a bit longer here vs the wild though. Bathrooms could use a little more cleaning but it is a shared public bathroom so oh well. We will be back and next time we will do one of the larger rentals with a bathroom. read more

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My friend and I did the Mega VIP Experience and absolutely LOVED it. We had so much fun getting to see all the animals on the tour and holding some of them afterward. Not to mention the amazing staff; our tour guide was so fun and added a lot to the experience just with her personality (can't remember her name, it started with a K, but she was the very tall one and I highly recommend her), and Bill, the owner, was sooo friendly. You can tell how much he loves his zoo by the look in his eyes and the pride and happiness in his voice when he talks about it, and by how much effort he puts into running it. A truly, wonderful experience I will never forget. On a final note, we got to feed a baby zebra a bottle! Where else can you do that!? Nowhere! Go check out this zoo and say hi to Bill! read more

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Love this place. The animals seem happy. I my favorite thing was feeding the tiger. Wish I could hold a baby tiger. read more

Tiger Safari - Zoos Near Me - Tuttle, Oklahoma

We stayed in Hut #2 with four people. The hut was spotless when we got there and there was plenty of room for all four of us to sleep comfortably. Staff was so kind and helpful and made our trip so much fun. I definitely recommend the guided tour. The tour guide Chloe was awesome. She was hilarious and had a lot of knowledge about the animals. The animals were great, but the staff totally made this trip for us. We will definitely be back k as soon as we can. read more

We drove 3.5 hours to visit the Tiger Safari from our vacation to Dallas and I am very happy we did! I stumbled across this on the internet and so I booked it. My hubby and I were the only 2 there on the property (it was during the week). We stayed in the Africa Hut and OMG was it beautiful!!! I could have happily lived there. It was so clean too. Bill (the owner) and Kim (our Mega VIP guide) were great people and was so happy we choose to do this. I have never in my life held a snake or fed a Zebra. Also we heard the lions roar at night which we never even heard them when we visited Africa! I would definitely recommend staying in the hut and the Mega Tour! read more

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This was by far the most unique zoo experience we've ever had! The staff was amazing and made my son feel so special on his fourth birthday. When you go, don't expect a standard zoo experience. Its all grass, no cement walking trails (better in my opinion). It's a little pricey but well worth it. The tigers are beautiful and you get to few monkeys! We will go back and stay at the cabin they just built. read more

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Several of the animals were missing hair and/or had tail injuries. One of the Golden Tabby Tigers had a tail injury that appeared to have bone showing at the end of the tail. Looked like a lot of breeding going on. The cougar is in a tiny enclosure and the other enclosures are small considering the wide open space they have. Reptile building smelled terrible and seems to have several ill reptiles and a parrot. They allow people under 100 pounds set on their tortoises. Got the vibe that it is a money making venture more than for the good of the animals. read more

Tiger Safari - Zoos Near Me - Tuttle, Oklahoma

A hidden gem for zoo lovers. We stayed the night on the grounds and it came with a VIP experience the next morning which was so much fun. The after hours in the park was amazing and the morning animal experience was so great. They were fantastic with our 3 and 10 year old. The park was not crowded while we were there which is always a plus in my book. The owner was very friendly and checked up on us multiple times while we were in the park. The animals you can tell are well loved and taken cared of as they love attention. A must see/do in my book and cant wait to see the owner continue to make his dream a reality. read more

This place is depressing, seriously. This isn't a place I would ever go to again, for fear that I may start listening to emo music, wear hoodies all the time, not shower for days or leave my room, probably watch annoying YouTube videos all day because the debilitating depression would be too hard to shake. Update... this place is still terrible. read more

This place is amazing! I always love going out and seeing the animals. The staff is knowledgeable. The jungle huts are tree houses are an amazing place to get away! read more

We had a nice time in one of the hut rentals (huts have bathrooms in them, treehouses share a bathroom which is in the main building). Walking the grounds after hours, when it is cooler and quiet, was really nice. I've read many negative reviews and was apprehensive about going. The animals seemed safe, they were getting attention and they were attentive. Bill and the rest of the staff were very kind and respectful and truly cared about the animals. The other guest there seemed to be enjoying their time as well. Great place to social distance and a nice overnight trip. read more

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Why are the many negative reviews for this zoo in another section under 'not recommended for viewing"?

Boycott Tiger Safari Zoological Park in Tuttle Oklahoma!!!! First I would like to tell you about me as I am sure you get complaints from many people who don't know anything about animals. I was a zookeeper for over 4 years, a veterinary assistant for exotic animals, founded and operated an exotic pet rescue and worked in a medical animal testing laboratory. I am very familiar with animal behavior, proper husbandry and handling of animals. I took a job at the tiger safari zoo and upon my first day I was in horror. Most of the areas the public can see are not too bad, though certain species need more shade areas and none of the animals get any enrichment. The owl is kept in a small parrot cage all the time and his food is thawed uncovered in a room infested with cockroaches for hours. The animal "ambassador" room at the back of the main entrance building (behind the sloth) is appalling. Half of the animals looked emaciated and lethargic. They are all in tiny cages (far too small for thier species and size) with water dishes that don't get washed properly and newspaper. The lizards all had stuck shed (usually only happens due to improper husbandry and can lead to circulation problems and eventually missing toes or limbs). They had animals living in pet carriers 24/7. The chinchillas are cold weather animals and are left in tanks and a cat carrier in the hot room. Neither them or the rabbits are given any hay which is a majority of their diet. The uromastix was lethargic and looked like he was suffering from metabolic bone disease with the way his arms bent. The ruffed lemur was alone in a tiny and dirty cage with no enrichment. They are highly social animals. Savanna monitors are feisty and curious reptiles. The one there was living in a pet carrier and was lethargic. His entire body was covered in dry stuck on shed, and he never once lifted his head even when touching the carrier. Everything is sprayed down with windex instead of an animal safe chemical that actually sanitizes spaces. The room is covered in cockroaches. They infest the cages and can be found in the animals water dishes and food dishes. They stress the animals out over and over through the day to take them out and hand them to people. The animals are too stressed to have this done everyday, multiple times a day. Besides the animals, the rooms (treehouses and huts) the people pay to stay in are not properly cleaned. The sheets are changed but the blankets are never washed. Only a few things are whipped down with windex. This is a huge health hazard to the public. There are so many diseases and sicknesses that can be spread from unsanitary spaces like this. Talking with one of the employees who's been there a couple months (this facility has a high and fast turnover rate by wmployees for the treatment of the animals, and treatment of the staff), I was told the other animals sometimes don't get fed, the zoo still has one employee who was caught hitting one of the foxes, and the owner, Bill, has taken multiple baby animals home and they keep dying. I was also told that husbandry was brought up to the owner multiple times and he doesn't care. All of his employees are giving tours and holding animals for people to pet most of the day, so who is feeding animals, cleaning enclosures and giving enrichment? I adore zoos but this facility needs to be shut down or run by someone who knows how to care for animals and actually cares about thier health. The owner has had multiple reports of neglect towards animals, so I don't understand how this place is still operational. read more

I can't say enough great things about Bill and his staff. I drove from Fort Worth to enjoy the day with my family and enjoyed every minute of it. Pictures with the tiger cub and lion cub was the highlight of my day. I loved the demonstrations section and I am still trying to talk my husband into getting me a baby kangaroo with a pouch. I would recommend this trip to everyone!!! read more

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This was a very enjoyable experience getting to interact with the variety of animals that they had here. We were very pleased with the facility and the animals. We didn't splurge for the VIP experience this time but opted for just the $15 walk through for our first time here and we had plenty of fun. Wasn't really expecting much and was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it was. We were given some treats to feed the donkeys, monkeys and lemurs and that was really quite entertaining. It was nothing on a grand scale but for a couple of hours worth of entertainment, it fit the bill. We drove about 50 miles to go and I felt like it was well worth it and would consider coming back and doing the VIP experience to hold and feed up close some of the animals. read more

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Don't Go. It's not safari. Just few animals and in wild animal only 2 tigers. Price is too high. They call jeep safari but its only broken safari jeep n behind very dirty glass there is tiger. You can't even take good pics. I wish I could give negative stars. Don't waste your money. Go to zoo instead thats better than this. read more

Tiger Safari - Zoos Near Me - Tuttle, Oklahoma

Every employee was really nice i particularly enjoyed the one we were given. I dont recall her name she had blonde hair and was extremely knowledgeable of all the amazing wildlife. My daughter had such a great time looking at all the animals and feeding the monkeys. We got to handle alot of the tiny harmless wildlife in the end. (chinchilla, hawk owl and a turtle) i will definitely be back when i can! My favorite part was feeding the deer! I liked the freedom and openess of the whole place it didnt feel like a commercial event it felt more like a home and caring place and the owner (bill?) seems to really love all his animals and knows how to handle them very well. read more

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Cages were so tiny with no need to be! There was so much space everywhere yet cramped up animals. Online it says they have 43 acres so I thought they would at least have decent sized enclosures. The animals looked miserable and most didn't have any stimulation in the cages! Most of the cages stunk of faeces and urine. I really regret our visit we left feeling miserable nd so sad for the animals there. read more

Absolutely depressing "zoo". The customer service is non existent, the prices are outrageous for what you see, most of the animal cages are not kept up, the small reptiles are not in suitable or clean enclosures, and the water in the gator enclosure had not been changed for a long, long time. You could literally see the rings of the water level as it evaporated and it was so filthy and green with algae floating on top. This is how the water was in other parts of the facility as well. This place should be shut down and I'm not the only one thinking that. Just research them and you'll see what I'm talking about. I feel sick giving this place any money. read more

DONT GO...DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!! The interaction with the animals was good but when they said you're going to feed the baby tiger they mean for 2 seconds take a fast photo and then move on. It was over priced for only 2 seconds of feeding. The animals outside where infested with ticks especially the kangaroos. The reptile house smells like death! Snakes cages where horrific! The cages were too small also had old shed snake skin/poop everywhere. The animals barely had water, if they did it was very dirty. We will not visit again. Posted 2 pictures one is a reptile that hardly fit in the cage and honestly could've been dead the other was a moldy food or water bowl. read more

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My family & I spent this past Thursday at The Tiger Safari. We rented a hut. It was a comfortable & cozy stay. Clean and lots of accomodations. Ice machine, coffee, there was basically everything we needed. It was for the most part reasonable. Although i felt 25 extra dollars per child was a little extreme. Considering we supplied our own meals & no further accomodations were included with the up charge. But the visit and tour was pleasant. Staff was nice & over all it was a nice stay. read more