When we got here I was VERY skeptical. The online ...

When we got here I was VERY skeptical. The online pricing didn't match the pricing in store, the restrooms were out of order and it seemed small and not of the best quality. At first I found the small enclosures alarming and sad. There is no parking lot, you have to park on the street. I specifically came here to play with the tiger cubs, but it cost almost as much as the exotic tour, so we went all in and paid over $200 to get the most of our day here.

As soon as our tour began I immediately realized I was mistaken. The tour guide was VERY informative, the staff was all very helpful and friendly. You can tell the people who work here love these animals and care for them well. I had never been to a large cat rescue, and have only ever seen lions and tigers at the zoo. It was amazing to get within inches of the animals and to watch the handlers pet and feed them with ease. With the tour we were able to pet and hold many animals, you can also feed them. I learned so much and had a great time.

It was a little annoying we weren't told we couldn't take our own photos during the tour until after we paid over $200 for the tickets, but I understand why they don't want you to do that. The photos were $30 for a CD, which they burn in the office, which took a long time. They should find a more efficient way to do this.

Overall, our family really enjoyed it!