About Lizards For Kids And More
This venue offers a unique and highly interactive educational experience, allowing children and adults to safely hold and touch a variety of live reptiles and invertebrates (snakes, lizards, millipedes). The core value proposition is the direct hands-on interaction combined with the deep knowledge and enthusiasm of the tour guides, making it an engaging learning opportunity for reptile enthusiasts.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking an educational and interactive animal experience.Children's birthday parties or playdates looking for a unique activity.Any child or adult with an interest in reptiles, snakes, or unique invertebrates.A memorable family outing where direct animal interaction is a priority.Ideal for school-aged children (5+ years) who have an interest in animals, particularly reptiles.
Why families love it
- Highly interactive, hands-on experience: Kids (and adults) get to hold and touch various animals including snakes, lizards, and even a millipede.
- Extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guides, with Ulysses specifically praised for his extensive knowledge and engaging presentation style.
- Animals are visibly well-cared for and loved, indicating a strong passion from the staff.
- Facility is described as clean and well-run.
- Offers a good variety of different reptile species, surprising visitors with the range of cool animals available.
- Direct animal interaction: The ability to hold and touch most of the animals is a major draw.
Insider tips
- Perfect for children already interested in reptiles or those looking for a unique, hands-on animal encounter.
- Come prepared with questions, as the guides are noted for their extensive knowledge.
- Expect a guided tour format, which ensures a structured and informative experience.
- Consider it for group outings or special events, as a 'tour' and an 'Easter event' were positively reviewed.
- Crowds
- Reviews mention 'tours' which implies managed group sizes and structured visits rather than an open, potentially crowded free-for-all. No reports of overcrowding or long waits.
- Value
- Pricing details are not mentioned in these reviews. However, the consistent 5-star ratings and high praise for the unique, interactive, and educational experience strongly suggest it offers excellent value for money.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in these reviews.
- Safety
- Animals are described as 'very well cared for and loved,' which indirectly suggests a safe and healthy environment for both animals and visitors.
What parents say
"I took my son and his friends on a tour here today and we had such a great time during our visit. The young man who hosted our tour was so kind and informative about all of the animals. They are all very well cared for and loved. The kids had such a great hands on experience with all kinds of different snakes and lizards and even a Millipede! I highly recommend visiting and we will definitely be back again! Thank you for such a fun day with so many beautiful animals. 🐍🦎🐢❤️"
a year ago
"My kids enjoyed this tour so much! So cool that they got to hold and touch most of the animals. Ulysses, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Definitely recommend!!"
6 months ago
"We had such a great experience at Lizards for Kids Easter event today. Our tour guide was SO knowledgeable and a great host. I was really impressed with the variety and how much he knew about each one. We got to see different types of lizards, snakes and we were able to touch most of them. You can tell they put their love and passion for reptiles into this. Such a nice clean well run facility. I would highly recommend visiting if your kids are interested in reptiles!"
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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