About Zootastic Park
Zootastic Park offers a unique blend of interactive animal encounters, educational experiences, and a drive-through safari, making it a memorable outing for families and animal lovers. Its hands-on approach allows children to connect with animals like sloths and lemurs, which is a standout feature compared to typical zoos.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for educational and interactive experiencesAnimal lovers wanting to engage directly with animalsParents seeking a fun day out with childrenIdeal for children aged 3 to 12, with hands-on experiences suitable for younger kidsEngaging for teens and adults interested in unique animal encounters
Why families love it
- Incredible animal encounters, especially with lemurs and sloths
- Knowledgeable and passionate staff enhancing the experience
- Clean and well-maintained playground and picnic areas
- Drive-through portion allows for close animal interactions
- Interactive animal feeding experiences
- Drive-through safari for a unique viewing experience
Insider tips
- Plan for a full day to fully enjoy all activities
- Bring quarters for the candy machine to feed ducks
- Visit earlier in the day to see more active animals
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak afternoon hours when many animals may be asleep
- Expecting extensive food options; consider bringing snacks
- Limited shade structures in sunny areas
- Food options are limited and prices are high
- Some animals may be inactive during peak afternoon hours
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and holidays; visiting on weekdays may provide a better experience
- Value
- Admission prices are reasonable compared to larger zoos, with a focus on hands-on experiences that provide good value. Be aware of potential hidden costs for food and feeding activities.
- Food
- Limited food options available on-site, with higher prices than average
- Safety
- Drive-through portion is designed with safety in mind, but parents should be cautious of animals approaching the vehicle
What parents say
"I wanted to go because of the goats and sheep and there was a lot of them in many different spots. Most of the other animals you can not get very close for obvious reasons(like the Tigers and bears) and I think a lot of the animals were asleep around 2-3pm because after we did the drive through portion we saw those missing animals playing while driving out. There is also a spot to feed swans and has a candy machine of duck food that need quarters. The drive through portion was fun but it made me nervous about hitting the animals because they will swarm you if they really want food. But it was "
2 weeks ago
"Zootastic Park *Zootastic Park Review* I recently visited Zootastic Park with my family, and we had an unforgettable experience. The park's unique blend of animal exhibits, interactive experiences, and educational programs made for a fun and memorable day. *The Good:* - The animal encounters were incredible, especially the lemur and sloth experiences. - The park's staff were knowledgeable and passionate about the animals, making the experience even more enjoyable. - The playground and picnic areas were clean and well-maintained. *The Not-So-Good:* - The park could benefit from more shade "
a month ago
"So we took my daughter when she was around five which was like five years ago and recently we thought we were going back and ended up at the North Carolina zoo, which was absolutely horrible to where I left a one star review. So today I took my daughters to this zoo because this is the one that we were looking for and it is still absolutely amazing. There is so much hands on with the animals and feeding the animals And atmosphere is just good and once you’re done walking through you can drive through, which is really really fun because they are tons of animals out there. And the stuff inside l"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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