Cute little zoo and more animals than I thought. Located on a lake with a playground nearby. Apparently peacock mating season when we visited and their mating calls could be heard throughout the entire zoo. The guy at the ticket counter even asked me if I wanted to buy a peacock for $ 15, he said they were overrun with peacocks. The animals were eager to please and came right out as if on cue. They even have a cute little concession stand near the exit and the food is cheap! We tried to ride the train however the train ticket office doesn’t accept debit or credit cards– cash only.
Lexi J.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Nacogdoches, TX
This is such a cute zoo! It is really a treasure of Lufkin to have it. It is very fun for adults and kids. The peacocks who roam free make things quite interesting. The train that runs by the lake and the playgrounds make for extra fun. We visit the zoo at least once a month and always take our out of town visitors there.
Wes T.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lufkin, TX
For a city the size of Lufkin, this is an impressive little zoo. It has some exotic large animals(hippos, lions, giraffe), as well as quite a few tropical birds. As another reviewer noted, there are quite a few peacocks just roaming the grounds, so be aware. The nice thing about this zoo is that the size makes the whole thing easily seen in an afternoon, and the layout is almost foolproof. You won’t get lost or need a map, because it’s basically just one big loop. Parking was easy, and the admission fee was under $ 10.
Samantha Marie W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Huntsville, TX
pretty tiny… but interesting. a lot of peacocks. like A LOT. they’re as common as pigeons in this zoo. saw them so much that the toddler left with a new word. noticed quite a few empty displays as well. favorite«animal» of the toddler was the huge train locomotive. very shady. came in just as it opened which was smart because as soon as we were done breezing through the place, the parking lot was packed and the day was getting hot. rode the train. zoo takes credit cards, train does not. great to know that there’s a zoo close by when the toddler gets older.
Michael S.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Sour Lake, TX
What a geat place to bring the family. Unlike other zoos it is not so large that you are exhausted when done. It takes about 1 ½ to 2 hours to tour and has a lot of shade which keeps you cool. There are many small and large animals and the exhibits are close to the animals so you feel like you are in the cage with them. Next time you pass through Lufkin make a stop here!
Dan C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Holden, MO
Pleasantly surprised!!! First visited the zoo on a whim, saw the very small sign while passing through Lufkin & pulled in. Have never heard of the zoo before & wasn’t expecting much based on the size of Lufkin, but was very much impressed with the diversity of endangered species rarely seen at even the largest zoos! Have made it an annual tradition to stop & tour the zoo.