Wendt's Wildlife Adventure

Such a fun place for the family! Not too big, not too small. Kids can run around and enjoy the swings, slides and sandbox along with seeing some animals! Go into the habitat with goats so they can nibble on your clothes and see the kangaroos hopping around. Check out the new baby sloth and turtles and parakeets! Very affordable as well. There is no AC, a few snack offerings but you can bring your own picnic and there is some picnic tables in the shade. There is a creek you could play in, but the water was stagnant when we went. There is an elephant that squirts water for the kids to cool off. Bring a change of clothes of swim suit and a towel! Totally worth the drive from Lexington!

We took our students to Wendt's Wildlife Adventure today for one of our summer activities, and I couldn't be more in love with this place! The facility & staff: Coordinating with their staff was seamless - they were very organized & accommodating. Everyone was so kind and they made sure we knew they were there if we needed anything. The facility is well kept and they have a large variety of animals, all who look well taken care of. From a supervising perspective, any traffic is monitored well with having one entrance & exit. The layout is straightforward, which made it easy for the kids to navigate and allows safe exploration. It's simple, but that feeling of safety and peace of mind given by their setup takes a load off. The activities: In addition to all the animals and super fun parakeet encounter, they have a nice creek & cute splash pad, swings, slides, plenty of outdoor seating areas if you want to do a picnic lunch or need to sit, and even Daniel Boone's last home in KY (self guided tour, super cool). And they have a great gift shop with plenty of affordable items & cold treats!If you're a parent or ever plan events for kids, I couldn't recommend it more. It's an absolutely beautiful space that is local, safe, affordable, and fun!