On our way from San Antonio to Dallas, we decided to make a stop in New Braunsfel and check out the Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo. After a long morning, we wanted to do something relaxing. But once we got there, our energy picked up and we spent a good amount of time there. Needless to say, we enjoyed this family-owned snake farm slash zoo and here is why!
When you enter, you purchase the tickets and head over to the right for the first exhibition of snakes. You can also purchase food to feed the animals there if you like. There was a great number of snakes in the indoor cages, varying in color and size. There was also several other reptiles, such as turtles and crocodiles. Some of the snakes were very active and interesting to watch. Others were curled up in their comfort zone and resting. After completing one side of the inside exhibition, we decided to go outside to see the bigger animals.
Information:
Address: 5640 IH 35 S. New Braunfels, TX 78132
Phone: 830.608.9270
Hours: 10AM-6PM/7PM Daily
For more information on admission fee, interactive showtimes etc, visit their website here.
When we got outside, there were a variety of animals, from birds to jaguars. Our favorite were the lions, who were very energetic and loud. On one side, there were zebras, ostriches and warthogs, to name a few. They also had a peacock and several chickens and chicks walking around. We were not supposed to pick them up we found out later (oops)!
Petting Zoo
The petting zoo is my favorite part of any farm or zoo because I get to interact with the animals. This one had goats, pigs, sheep and even a llama! The goats were walking around, getting fed by those who had food for them. One goat (pictured below) kept coming to me and chewing on my jean’s crease! The mama pig (bottom picture) was laying in the shade with no care in the world. The llama was sitting in the middle of it all, as if he was watching over the other animals. I could spent hours just in the petting zoo… I loved it!
Interactive shows & feedings
Another thing we loved about the zoo was the feedings and interactive shows they had. We watched the feeding for the lions and it was unlike any of the other ones I have seen. The staff went into great depth about the animal lifestyles, habits and behavior. They even stayed back to answer any questions we had and we did not feel rushed at all. We can see the caretakers truly enjoy what they do and it’s not just another show for them. We also got a chance to see the interactive show with the snakes, which was also very interesting.
Would we visit AWSFZoo again?
Possibly! If we get a chance to take my nieces and nephews, we would definitely visit the farm zoo again! The ticket prices were reasonable and worth it for all the time we spent there. They are planning to expand several more acres and may have new residents in the future. Initially we were a little iffy on going because of the heat, but most of the outdoors were covered and provided plenty of shade! There is also a snow cone truck outside, which definitely helped to cool us down. Also, when you purchase your initial ticket, you get one FREE admission ticket and it is valid for 3 months… So why not go again?
If you’re in the Dallas area, check out the Dallas World Aquarium Review here!
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