TGR Exotics Wildlife Park — Attraction in Spring

First of all, the tour guid was very kind and sweet. The sloths were as I’d always dreamed of amazing, beautiful animals! I mean actual angels on earth. However…this sloth experience was a birthday surprise and my husband doesn’t understand the difference between an animal sanctuary and animal cruelty for human amusement and profit. When we arrived i was sick. I’ve never seen such sadness with animals in real life The timber wolves, actually looked severely depressed and close to death. They were not cared for. Outside in the sun. 105 degrees, in an area smaller than my suburban backyard. I said something-they replied they have a pool. I had to look for it. There was a run down tiny kiddie type of pool towards the back. Don’t even think it was filled. If it was, the water had to have been like a hot tub. The black bears! I never knew bears panted like dogs. These bears were in misery, very sad, unhappy and tormented. Could barely breath. Also in a tiny backyard like space, with a very small warm kiddie pool. The large tortoises. I finally really spoke up. Were sitting together under some wood shade. It was a small, makeshift place for shade made of thin wood boards. Their only place for shade. They had no pond, no water. There was a dirty mud hole, with water probably ankle high. Size of small round kiddie pool again. The tour guid called it a pond. It was not. It was green, hot and nasty. My heart was broken by time we made it to the sloth experience. The sloths seemed cared for a bit more. Probably because people actually interact with them. $$$ Again, they were amazing. I love them dearly. But, i love all animals and think they deserve better. Much better. These animals are tortured for someone’s profit and your amusement! When i left i had a pit in my chest, felt ill, felt angry, and like i want to somehow save them all! I was and still am depressed. It had tiger kingdom vibes. There was more, but this is just what we saw. I didn’t want to see anymore. This was depressing and sickening enough. These animals are mistreated, on display for your enjoyment. It’s honestly enraging and disturbing! The worst emotion this caused was guilt. Guilt for knowing about this situation and having my hands tied. Guilt for enjoying my 30 minutes with these amazing angels (sloths) forced into this prison of life they are in. I’m crying writing this. For those who enjoy this, please stop and think and remember to have compassion and love for living beings. For the people profiting from this, and allowing this treatment, you are cruel and sadistic in the worst...

From the moment I arrived at the park, I was impressed by the cleanliness and organization of the facilities. The pathways were well-marked and easy to navigate, and there were plenty of informative signs and exhibits to help me learn about the animals.

Speaking of the animals, I was blown away by the diversity of species that TGR Exotics has to offer. From exotic birds and reptiles to big cats and primates, there was no shortage of incredible creatures to see. What's more, the animals all appeared to be in great health and spirits, which is a testament to the care and attention that the staff provides.

Speaking of the staff, I cannot say enough good things about them. Every member of the team that I interacted with was friendly, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about their work. They were all eager to answer my questions and share interesting facts about the animals, which made for a truly educational experience.

Of course, one of the highlights of my visit was the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the animals. The park offers a number of interactive experiences, such as feeding the giraffes and lemurs, that allow visitors to get a more intimate look at these amazing creatures. I found these experiences to be both fun and informative, and they really made my visit to TGR Exotics stand out.

All in all, I would highly recommend TGR Exotics Wildlife Park to anyone who loves animals or is looking for a unique and educational day trip. With its impressive collection of exotic species, friendly staff, and interactive experiences, it truly has something...

BEST animal encounter! My son and I had such a wonderful experience here today. Gwen is so kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend the tour and the reptile encounter. The animals were all precious and so happy and well cared for. Jared and Jeff were our guides in the reptile encounter and just the BEST. So personable, made you feel comfortable with the animals right off the bat. Explained everything first, including dos and don'ts. I have a very busy 11 yr old boy and he left saying he and Jared were great friends. They were so patient with everyone and especially the kids. We didn't want to leave and will be back soon as we are already missing the animals. We learned a lot about each animal there and there wasn't a question asked they didn't know how to answer. Wonderful group of folks. So much better than fighting traffic to the Houston Zoo and standing so far away from the animals and not knowing if you'd ever get to see a handler. Tips: READ the emails Gwen sends after you book. They are very organized and informative on what to expect. She as owner is still very hands on in providing tours. if you call, she does call back as soon as she is done, if you don't get someone first try, they are with the animals. Promise what ever small amount of time waited on a phone call is...