Jungle Experience Zoo — Attraction in Town of Granville

I’m a little hesitant to post a negative review because this zoo is clearly a bit of a passion project and a family business for the owner operators, but my goodness was this an odd experience for me. I cannot recommend it, and will explain why. The animals were well cared for, but most of them with significant and visible boundary and entitlement issues. There were turkeys and goats and emus and guinea hens roaming around outside of cages, and once you had a cup of fruits and vegetables on you, several of them were quite aggressive about making sure you knew they deserved a piece. A particularly friendly goat got too close to my two year old daughter and made her fall and her shoe come off. The staff put him in timeout, where he very showily proceeded to push at the locked gate trying to open it himself. Clearly he had been through this routine a few times before. All animals, same species or not, seemed to be in competition for human attention and food. The baboon was especially frightening. He screamed very, very loudly when I fed the porcupine family next cage and not him, then when he perceived this type of slight continuing a bit too long, flew into a bit of a Simian rage and proceeded to run into one end of his cage, push himself off with all his might, and body slam towards the offending humans, MMA style. This terrified a little girl who was on the receiving end of this rage, making her burst into tears. My small children, on the tail side of it, were shocked, and spoke of how scary it was for days. My mom also got shoved a bit by an emu in the head. There was also a kangaroo who was the only male in his harem of female kangaroos and was the most psychotic, sleazy looking animal I had witnessed. I can’t quite even explain this one, because I had never felt this way about a non human before, but I distinctly felt that if he were a human he would be the kind of dude who boards a subway and gets off in being creepy to the other passengers.

So...proceed at your own caution. Other reviewers seem to have enjoyed it. I personally felt as though I was visiting an island of misfit animals with some heavy undertones of psychosis/neurosis. In my 2 and 5 year olds words: “that was a scary zoo. Let’s go to a nice...

For families and animal lovers in the Glens Falls area, the Jungle Experience Zoo in Granville, NY, offers a truly unique and engaging encounter with wildlife. As a petting zoo and wildlife sanctuary, it provides a more intimate and hands-on experience than larger, traditional zoos.

Visitors can expect a fun-filled day with opportunities to interact with a variety of animals. The emphasis on being a "petting zoo" means close encounters and direct interaction with some of the animals are a key part of the experience, which is particularly exciting for children. Beyond just viewing, the zoo also incorporates games, educational shows, and parties, indicating a dynamic environment designed to entertain and inform.

What truly elevates the experience at Jungle Experience Zoo is its staff. The employees are super friendly and engage a lot with visitors, adding a wonderful personal touch to your visit. Their enthusiasm and willingness to interact likely make the animal encounters even more memorable, as they can share insights and stories about the creatures under their care.

Being a wildlife sanctuary, it suggests a strong commitment to the well-being of the animals, providing a safe haven for them. The seasonal operation (Memorial Day through October) means it's a perfect outing during the warmer months, offering an enjoyable outdoor adventure.

Overall, if you're looking for a personalized and interactive animal experience with a focus on education, fun, and genuinely engaging staff, Jungle Experience Zoo seems like a charming local option. It's an ideal destination for families seeking a memorable day out with furry, feathered, and...

This place is easily the best zoo I have ever been to, and I am an animal enthusiast. The only issue with this place is that from now on, no zoo will ever come close to being as great as the Jungle Experience Zoo. This place exceeded my expectations tenfold. They have Capybara, foxes, Patagonian Cavy, Fennec Foxes, Red Kangaroo, emus, and so much more! I would have never expected for this place to be truly as amazing as it is. All of the visitors, the staff, and the owner are all great people who care about the animals. This zoo is inexpensive to enter, and the value you get is unbeaten. They have animal encounters for a very reasonable price, plus you actually get to touch and play with the animals. We paid $30 per person to hold the baby kangaroo and play with Matilda, the young capybara. In comparison to any other private animal encounters, the price is incredibly reasonable. Animal encounters in big name zoos can easily be 3-5x that price! The best part of this place is how the animals walk around with you. The goats, turtles, chickens, and ducks walk around with you and adds to the experience. And my favorite of all of the animals...Ozzy the Emu. When I heard that you can pet, hug, and give neck scratches to an Emu, I was sold and hung out with him for at least an hour! I can't believe that I read a negative review that mentioned Ozzy, as Ozzy was the nicest and my favorite of all the animals. I will be returning as soon as it opens back up to give Ozzy many hugs and his...