Such a Vibe!!!!!! I…read morecan't believe that it took me so long to visit here. So far hands down this a been the best Zoo on my Zoo tour. I mean it's breath taking when you walk up to it. I love the details!!! They had a physical map!!! I'm old school so the digital is not for me. It was such an amazing opener when I saw the dinosaurs, I felt like I was at Jurassic park. This zoo is so organized They have several cooling stations or options to go indoors to cool off They have artists who did face painting or drawings of you. I loved the lounge, where adults could get an adult beverage. It feels so peaceful here!! The animals look happy and healthy. They have an Airbnb where you can stay with the giraffes. Overall this place exceeded my expectations. You can bring the fam or simply go on a date. Well done HEB and the Zoo!!!

One of my goals is to make it to all the Texas Metropolitan Zoo's. Dallas-Done, Forth Worth-Done,…read moreHouston-Done, Austin-TBD, San Antonio-Now Done! This will actually be the 3rd time to the SA zoo, but now it deserves a review specially for consistency. Parking is pretty easy to navigate and I'd say it's fairly close to the zoo. I would say they need to provide more disable parking options. Gorilla, Giraffes, Hippos, Crocodiles/Alligators, Rhinos, Black Bear, were the main attractions, especially with it being scorching hot! (I don't blame the other animals for not being out directly in the sun honestly) a plethora of exotic birds too! The gorilla was my favorite, the ones SA zoo has are super majestic looking and you get really great views of them too. It's easy to get around the zoo because there are a lot of signs that clearly tell you where to go, plus maps, and employees to assist. They have plenty of air conditioned areas and also water mist areas to get rehydrated and to take a break from the heat. They have a good number of eating stations to get something good to drink or eat. SA zoo gets a B+ for consistency and good number of animals!

We had such a fun time here. Honestly, the donkeys were the stars of the entire experience…read more One particularly handsome gentleman stuck his whole face into the car, slobbered quite liberally in my lap, and then proceeded to eat about half of the paper feed bag. I loved him immediately. The drive-through setup is really fun because the animals come right up to the car, and you get much closer to them than I expected. It felt interactive without being overly complicated or rushed, and there were plenty of moments where we were just sitting there laughing at whichever animal had decided our car was the place to be. This is one of those attractions that could easily feel touristy or overpriced, but we genuinely enjoyed ourselves and I'd absolutely go back. Five stars, with an additional honorary star for the donkeys. Would recommend bringing wipes. Lots of wipes.

My 5 yr old grandson and I did the VIP private experience with tour guide Tucson along with the…read moreRhino experience , after which we drove through on our own.. This did make it more expensive, but for us it was worth it...We have been able to feed many giraffes, but never have met a rhino up close and my grandson loved being able to brush them and touch them.. I chose the private tour , so I could relax and enjoy it without having to drive...and all the info Tucson gave us on all the animals and all their programs made the drive back through on our own a lot more interesting. I was very impressed with their setup and how many babies they have.. I would recommend getting their early...The tour was a wednesday at 930 and we only had one other car on the road with us....when I drove back through , there was a lot of car stoppage , cause of course every car wants to stop for every group of animals and I will say the group at the entrance gate holds you for ranson so you better have food for them so you can get thru.. Didn't try the food , but the fudge at the restaurant was really good. The only thing I was disappointed in was the avairy...If you just want to see a lot of beautiful budgies and a few chickens, then go for it, but they had no interest in the food sticks and just flew away from it for the most part...We are used to the lorikeets that land on you, so my grandson was just bored with it...

Had my daughters bday party here. Everything went great we…read morekind just went at our own pace and was not rushed. But finding out party attendant was always hard to track down. Everything else went smooth though.

Drove by this place and decided to stop because my daughter has recently expressed an interest in…read moresnakes. The parking lot was small, which wasn't a huge issue since the farm/zoo itself is also very small. However, the pricing was absolutely outrageous!! around $55 for just 1 adult, 1 child, and a small cup of food to feed the farm animals. There were plenty of snakes to look at, and that part was genuinely fascinating. Unfortunately, everything else left us feeling uncomfortable and honestly pretty upset. There were far too many farm animals packed into tiny enclosures. Most of the habitats looked extremely small, bare, and lacking any kind of enrichment or stimulation for the animals. It was hard not to feel concerned for their wellbeing. Instead of enjoying the experience, we left feeling sad and disappointed. I would not recommend this place, and we will not be returning.

Very fun experience! We were able to do the strawberry picking and ride the tractor train. They…read morealso had games and food for us to try. As well as animals to pet and see!

We spent time here today for our 27th wedding anniversary. It could not have been a more enjoyable…read moreday. Perfect weather. We got to pick fresh blackberries. Walked amongst some beautiful flowers. See 50k Ladybugs be released. It was a wonderful day to spend with my beautiful wife.

This is easily one of the most beautiful parks in San Antonio--it might even be my absolute…read morefavorite! It features hundreds of trees and a scenic stream winding through the grounds, along with plenty of wildlife like ducks, geese, and vultures near the Joske Pavilion. There is tons of open space to lay out a blanket for a picnic, plus walking/running trails, baseball fields, a couple of playgrounds, plenty of tables and benches, and great paths for biking. It's wonderfully quiet in the mornings, making it the perfect in-town getaway.

It seems like a very nice park…read more It's just interesting how some sides of it appeared to just be grills and picnic tables and I don't know what you do other than have people grill and sit there. Whereas another side has wide open spaces and fishing, and then another side has the playground with some large pavilions. It seems like you could do a lot of different things in this park but not necessarily like it is set up to post a specific event. I didn't see any basketball courts or disc golf basket or soccer field or anything like that.

We celebrated our granddaughters 1st birthday at Owl Creek Farms and the kids had a blast. Our…read morehostess was Julie who was assisted by Tucker and Abby. The kids were able to pet and feed the farm animals, play on the playground (they loved the swing carousel), launch potatoes in the potato launchers, go on a tractor pulled hay ride and the highlight was the pony rides. FYI: you need to supply your own potatoes, carrots and apples to feed the animals. All though the weather was hot; Julie provided us with a generator to run an industrial fan at our assigned pavilion. We were able to host a party for 50+ adults and children at an affordable price. If you are looking for a unique experience and venue for a party, I would recommend Owl Creek Farms (ask for Julie, she is very responsive). Thank you Owl Creek Farms, Julie, Tucker and Abby for helping us make this event a success.

This pumpkin patch USED to be awesome. We went every year. This year it was awful - dusty, dirty,…read morerun down, no obstacle course, no hay on the hay ride, shorter but more expensive pony ride, rabbits were super stressed out, and the cool hay bale maze in the back area was gone. Prices went up but quality went down. Don't waste your time at this one, there are many better options in the area.

It's easy to see why this is one of the most visited cave sites for tourism worldwide and the…read moremost-visited in Texas. It's a very well-developed cave to visit. By "developed", I mean that lighting and a path has been installed to make traversing it A LOT easier than when it was discovered. By "path", I mean smooth, textured, non-slip, paved sidewalks from one end of the tour to the other--complete with stainless steel handrails along almost every step of it. The effort it took to make a cave system this accessible is beyond commendable. At one end of one of the tours there is a long uphill slope to get out of the cavern, but you don't have to walk--they have a roller/conveyor belt that you stand on and ride to the top. The erosion-carved rocky "rooms" of the cave system defy description. They are up to 100 feet tall, 100 feet wide, and over 200 feet long, and are filled with otherworldly mineral formations that have been actively "growing" for millions of years. Photos don't do this justice. When you see it in person, it's just breathtaking. Adult-only tours would be an occasional welcome option, as a less-than-silent baby/toddler ruins the silence that the below-ground space allows. Parking is abundant, but it is not free. Even out in the spacious Texas Hill Country they decided that $10 per car was appropriate. I hate paying to park (anywhere), and in a rural setting like this, it just feels like such a shameless money-grab! I wish they'd just charge more for the tours and let us feel like parking is "free". More intensive, deeper tours for small groups that require higher effort into undeveloped parts of the caverns are offered on a limited basis. This sounds like something worth returning for.

Don't buy online through third party platforms because you can't just catch an earlier time. There…read moreare plenty of discounts at hotels and restaurants because of marketing this place is well advertised. They have maze, mining (bagged dirt that are pre-stocked with gems), and a towers course all for extra money. Lots of people when we went. Parking is $10 anywhere you park. There are spots closer up because people coming and going all the time. You can pay online or via text or at pay station. Reception sucks though. We paid but I think they don't enforce or tow because I didn't see anyone checking. It looks like a pure money grab to me, which is infuriating as the parking lot is in the middle of nowhere! Would suggest buying each attraction ala cart because of the unknown wait times. Our natural bridge tour guide was horrible in terms of guiding us and providing information. YMMV is my guess. But whatever. The tour does have a couple of parts where you gotta walk up long ramps. No moving sidewalks like I saw in one pic. I wouldn't go back. And I'm not even sure I could recommend this place unless you're struggling to find something to do.

Such a cool experience! I have never been on a horse before and it was actually pretty easy! My…read morecousin invited me since she had already been here and really enjoyed it. We went on a very rainy day and got soaked but it was still really fun. The owner gave my bf some tips and what to do when the horse stops and stuff like that so it was really cool! I can't wait to come again.

This trail ride was not only bang for buck (longevity, hour long ride for great pricing) the staff…read morewas awesome! They really prioritize the health and well being of their horses and animals. While I was petting their ponies I was immediately handed an apple to feed them which was such a sweet thought! Elijah, Frank, and Frankie were awesome! Would definitely come back next time I get the chance :,)

We have been going to South Texas Maize annually since 2016 and overall we love it. Their teacher…read moreappreciation discount gets our whole family in for free which is amazing, and they always have perfect Fall activities. Pumpkin Patch, flower field, apple cannon, kettle corn popcorn, slides, the corn maize of course, and tons of other activities for the whole family. We also love the live music. Sadly this year we had our first major bad experience with the staff. So Hope and David.. this is for you who offered no apologies, no sense of understanding, and who encouraged us to take to the internet to express our dissatisfaction. We found ourselves lost in the corn maize, and our older boys (age 12 and 15) forged ahead to help us and a group of other families find our way out. They got ahead of us so we did not see fully what happened but we walked up on a female employee, Hope, cutting off our boys bands and sticking white hand on them letting the world no they are no longer welcome inside the corn maize for the rest of our day. We come to find out the boys saw the next marker to help us out and they stepped over some yellow caution tape in an open space to get to it and back track to help us out. But Hope was essentially hiding in the corn, and gave no warning, no offer for assistance, and no human decency towards our boys and instead immediately punished them. When we confronted Hope, she admitted that this was the most difficult part of the maize but continued to give me no apologies or any sense of respect or customer service when explaining the boys were now banned from the maize. Then she audibly huffed in annoyance when we did not allow her to take the boys from us and had to escort our whole group out of the maize. From there David, a manager was brought down from a cherry picker over seeing the maize and proceeded to treat us in the same cold and unapologetic manner. To top it all off he could not truly weigh in on the situation because he was on his phone while "watching" the maize. Overall we were extremely disappointed to be treated so poorly and without any decency from these two employees, Hope and David. We never received an apology, a crumb of understanding, or any politeness. We understand our boys disobeyed a rule, but they did not destroy any property, were not rude or disrespectful to anyone, and were just trying to be helpful and take the lead in helping our family out of the maize.

We came here last year so here is an updated review! Cost…read moreto enter is now 18.50 for anyone over the age of 3! This cost includes a whole bunch which includes a zip line, flower pictures, big slide, corn maze and so much more! We had the most enjoyable time yesterday and was worth every penny. We also got to check out the bar and band they have on sight! There are picnic tables throughout the area and feel free to bring in your own snacks!

We went Friday 2/27 , the special was shrimp étouffée , came out barely warm and tasted like…read moreuncooked flour. Seafood gumbo was very good , appetizers gator bites with gravy and fried pickles both were good. They were busy but not to capacity. But 1.50 hrs for entrees to arrive was too long to wait for a 5 out of 10 meal. Old hotel charm was nice. Will return for 2nd chance.

Small-town charm meets Texas hospitality…read more We loved our stay at La Coste City Hotel in the heart of La Coste, TX! From the beautifully restored historic touches to the cozy, comfortable rooms, this hidden gem made us feel right at home. What makes it even better? The on-site Acadiana Café serving delicious bites, a full bar to unwind after the day, and a live music venue that brings the whole place to life . Whether you're here to explore nearby Castroville, enjoy a weekend getaway, or just slow down and soak in the peaceful vibe, this hotel is the perfect spot to relax, recharge, and have some fun. This 119 year old hotel has updated amenities like air conditioning, WiFi, and ceiling fans. La Coste City Hotel - where history, flavor, and music meet in true Texas style. #LaCosteTX #TexasGetaway #SmallTownCharm #HistoricHotel #TravelTexas #LiveMusicTexas #Paranormal