I'm going to write a review even though I never made it past the ticket counter. Therefore this review will cover policy and not the preserve itself. After checking admission prices on their website ($18.95 per adult) I decided to go to the preserve to take pictures. At the ticket window I was told the price was $26.95. When I pointed out the price quoted online I was told they were charging an additional $8.00 per adult because it was the "Ice Cream Festival." I decided to leave instead of starting an argument. I suggest that you call and ask about prices before driving out to the preserve and potentially wasting your time.