About Moore Exotic Animal Ranch
Moore Exotic Animal Ranch offers an unparalleled, highly personalized, and educational animal encounter experience, distinct from larger zoos. Visitors get up close and personal with a variety of exotic animals, including opportunities to feed them and even enter enclosures (with add-ons). The owner, Kristin, and her team are exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating, often going above and beyond to tailor visits and ensure a memorable, interactive experience where animals are visibly loved and well-cared for.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking an educational and interactive animal experience beyond a traditional zoo.Birthday celebrations for children, as kids often beg to return.Special outings where close, personal animal encounters are desired.Those looking for a unique activity that offers memorable interactions and photo opportunities.Families who appreciate businesses with visible animal welfare and passionate staff.
Why families love it
- Up close and personal encounters with exotic animals like capybaras, sloths (and babies), kangaroos, fennec foxes, and lemurs.
- Opportunities to feed many different animals during the tour.
- Nursery encounters with baby animals, specifically mentioned baby foxes, providing a precious, personal experience.
- Add-on experiences available, such as an owl encounter and entering animal enclosures for deeper interaction.
- Highly educational tours with knowledgeable guides (e.g., Harris), who share extensive information about each animal.
- Owner (Kristin) and staff are exceptionally kind, accommodating, and personal, often taking pictures so parents can be present.
Insider tips
- Consider purchasing the 'add-ons' to enhance the experience, such as the owl encounter or going inside animal enclosures.
- Do the tour for the full, immersive, and educational experience.
- Bring sunscreen and water, especially if visiting on a hot day.
- Booking last minute might be possible due to the owner's accommodating nature, but not guaranteed.
- Be prepared for a highly interactive and personal experience that encourages bonding with animals.
- Crowds
- The experience is described as 'very personal,' suggesting that group sizes are managed well or that it doesn't get overly crowded, allowing for intimate interactions.
- Value
- While specific pricing is not mentioned, the reviews strongly imply excellent value for money. The highly personal, interactive, and educational nature, combined with unique animal encounters not available at larger zoos, suggests a premium experience that parents find well worth the cost. Add-ons enhance this value, providing deeper, unforgettable interactions.
- Food
- Bringing water is recommended, suggesting outside beverages are allowed. No specific policy mentioned regarding outside food.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Animals are consistently described as 'well taken care of,' 'loved,' and 'happy,' implying good animal welfare which contributes to predictable animal behavior and visitor safety.
What parents say
"We loved the experience. All the animals were well taken care of and the owner of this friendly family run business was accommodating and knowledgeable, she answered all our questions. We came especially to encounter the capybaras but Kristin took her time and let us feed many of the other animals. The mama sloth and her baby was one of the highlights of our visit. Would definitely go back"
2 months ago
"Very educational and interactive experience! Absolutely loved the up close encounter with many exotic animals I’ve never even heard of before- the kangaroo and I bonded 🦘♥️ Will certainly be back to visit again- could spend all day here! Thank you so much for caring for these animals! 😊"
2 months ago
"First off, the owner is SUPER kind. Kristin went above and beyond to book our group last minute. I was emailing her Sunday and she got us in Monday. I didn’t expect it to actually happen, but she made it happen for us, thank you!!!! We all had a great time at their zoo. It is very personal and Harris was an amazing tour guide full of knowledge and personality. We chose the nursery, and got to spend personal time with baby foxes. It was precious. Everyone was so nice to us, and you can tell they work with the animals as they are all so personable and come to greet you. Our tour guide even took "
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