Loved this place. Just wow I wasn't sure what to expect but it ended up a very enjoyable experience. I too was concerned, "why are they being held captive" "why are you breeding them" .. why why why ... ask your questions they will answer you omg the employees are so knowledgeable - don't leave here not happy about the animals. They have birds (most came from the LV zoo that closed) one named Honey kept saying "hello" to me LOL the giraffe is just remarkable, Ozzie. For ten bucks you can feed him and pet him and the staff continuously offers to take pics for you. I loved the lions, and cubs and birds like the emu and the ostrich. Take the kids, go alone - all the money goes to taking care of the animals.