My boyfriend and I went to Killman Zoo on Saturday as we drove by the sign on the highway and thought it would be a fun stop. It was AMAZING! The animals seemed to have plenty of room in their enclosures, and the staff was clearly passionate about what they did! The volunteers were super nice, and would talk to us about how much they loved to volunteer or about the personalities of each animal. Definitely recommend this place, and get peanuts to feed some of the animals as it was a really cool experience!
Me and my family of four loved the visit . My 3 year old sister loved it the most. There were a lot of cat species and all animals looked clean and well taken care of . Clean area and a picturesque environment . The staff were very friendly . The best thing was they had a gift shop which sold cool shirts . The passed away bear will be well remembered because of the note put up there.
Awesome for a mini zoo. So many big cats as well as other animals. Nice gift shop. They also provide wagons. Great experience especially for my little ones. Definitely recommend.
Took my grandson there today July 19th 2017 and he had a great time, the stuff was super friendly, the animals were having a nap it was hot we got a chance to see one of the lion's having his bath. Definitely will go again, it's very small compared with African Lion Safari but very well kept, very clean and animals very well taken care of 👍👍👍👍👍💗
This is not a Zoo.. It is a sanctuarya little piece of heaven tucked away in a beautiful, natural setting. The animals look well cared for, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. A wonderful place to wander for a few hours; every turn in the path brings a new surprise! Perfect for children or adults with limited walking ability, as it is not too large. We loved it!
I have always felt very conflicted when it comes to going to zoos and seeing these beautiful animals in these enclosed and depressing environments. Killman Zoo does NOT fit that profile. If you come here, to your surprise you will see dozens of wonderful animals that are actively moving/playing and actually look happy.
Over the years, I have become a regular at this place and during that period, I have gotten to know the owners. When you hear their story, you will learn that this place started off as an animal rescue to save these animals from some of the horror stories you hear of at some of those bad zoos/unfriendly homes for such creatures. Over the years, it has grown and then grown some more into what is now the Killman Zoo.
They have tigers, lions, leopards, monkeys, porcupines, emus, lemurs, wolves, a bear, owls, and soooo much more. All animals have decent sized enclosures and get the attention and space they need to live a happy life. Most importantly, they have loving owners that actually care for these animals like their own family.
You can buy peanuts to feed some of the animals you may see at a petting zoo or if you are really adventurous you can witness feedings of the large cats on Sundays at 3pm (I think).
I am now a father of 2 toddlers and love bringing the family here. You can generally cover the zoo in 1-2 hours and will certainly get your money's worth in that time. If you have not already done so, please go check it out. Regardless how you may think you feel about zoos, this place may actually change your mind
I have visited the Zoo on a couple occasions. Each time was very enjoyable. The staff is incredibly polite, and extremely friendly. As mentioned by many people they have tried to make the Zoo feel as natural as possible, almost as if you are walking in a forest. Also, if you ever have a chance to bump into the owners they are great and more than willing to educate you and tell you stories about the animals and the zoo itself. I look forward to visiting in the near future.
I had the opportunity to interact with some of the lion cubs they have there. I highly recommend making an appointment to do the same. There are several other exotic animals there that you can get up close to as well.
Been here twice, once in 07 and now in Oct 16. These animals are well taken care of and the zoo really tries it's best with what it's got. Nowhere will you get as close to a large tiger or lion as you will here. I do understand the argument that the cages are small but there is a large area that the animals takes turns going in. If they could, the zoo would likely have larger cages if they could, but its a cost balance. Also, these animals would not be alive and would never of gotten a chance without this place.
All staff were friendly and things felt very safe as all cages are locked by key and there is a standoff fence so that you cannot get within touching distance of the cages.
The activist's will never endorse a place like this and that is understandable, however I feel the positive benefits outweigh the negatives.
We spent an 1 and a 1/2 at the zoo and found it to be very informative. The cost of admission is reasonable and nobody from the zoo bothers you or pressures you into buying something you don't want.
We will be back again soon.
Had such a great day! What an amazing sanctuary for these animals! Great for kids too because all the animals are super close and active so there is tons for them to see. The owner, Mark, was there to answer any of our questions and you can tell he is devoted to the animals! Will be back 100% & will spread the word about this hidden gem.
Visited the Killman zoo recently.. it was an amazing experience!! Never been so close to the big cats.. its almost as if they are interacting directly with you. Also cool feeding peanuts to the other animals like baboons and bear! We were able to walk around with the keepers while they fed the animals, talking about each of the animals as they fed. A unique zoo experience.. will definitely go back before the end of the season :)
Great zoo! If you are heading in this direction make the time to stop. Great selection of large cats and other animals. You can tell the animals are very well looked after. They have large well shaded enclosures with lots of stimulating toys/activities. None of the animals appeared to be unhappy. Do not be deterred by the two unsavoury reviews. These were clearly posted by people that do not understand these animals nor what their natural habitats have now become. I have lived in Africa and seen what happens to these beautiful creatures in the wild more often than not by poachers. We should support the people that are dedicating their lives to protecting the animals that they can.