Which Adventure Will You Choose?
Aikman Wildlife Adventures’ mission is to provide the highest quality of life possible to all wildlife in need, while maintaining a family-friendly environment through interaction, education and conservation and by creating an experience of a lifetime.
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Our Animals
Aikman Wildlife Adventure is host to over 200 animals comprised of over 70 different species native to six different continents. Come see them up close and personal.
Adventures and Encounters
Each adventure provides a different experience from driving through our mile-long path of zebras, camels, water buffalo and more to walking among many other animals.
Group Tours
Our guests will ride on a Wagon Tour where they will feed and interact with animals in our Drive-Thru. Visitors can then do the Walk-Thru on their own, which includes the Petting Zoo.
Museum of Prehistoric Life
In the Museum of Prehistoric Life, see and interact with life-size examples of animals from the past. Then experience encounters with animals in our Walk-Thru Adventure.
Banquet/Wedding Barn
Check out the great facilities that Aikman Wildlife Adventure offers for your big day. Also stop by for some great photo opportunities for your wedding album.
Here’s what our satisfied guests
are saying…
Reviews
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2022-04-24T00:00:11+0000
We enjoyed our time there but for the price we noticed alot of empty closures and u don't get to see all of the animals... unless u pay additional money.. Also observe alot of things broken and dangerous for guest.read more
Kaitlyn Stevens
2022-04-23T20:01:59+0000
Great time!! 10/10 would recommend spending a nice day out there!
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Jyllian Ossola
2022-04-17T23:01:58+0000
So much Easter fun!!! Thank you for hosting a great Easter egg hunt while seeing the animals!!!
Dwayne Davis
2021-12-21T01:53:29+0000
Santa, Mrs Claus and our Head Elf had a wonderful time meeting with all the families last night that came out to see... the lights and animals. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Santa, Mrs Claus, Rusty our Head Elfread more
Terri Schneider-Novotny
2021-12-19T14:11:52+0000
We had a wonderful time at the last Christmas light walk through of the season. The girls loved seeing all the lights,... feeding the animals, and couldn’t wait for their hot chocolate and sugar cookies. Oh, and they got to meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and their assistant elf. Thank you for making it such a wonderful family time!!read more
Gary Grogan
2021-12-10T04:17:41+0000
Great people, great facilities, and amazing atmosphere! Every family should make this happen for their kids!
Stacy Lewey
2021-11-08T01:33:21+0000
This was a awesome experience, it really shows the animals personally, up close and personal, would definitely... recommend, a must see. I will definitely be a repeat customer.read more
Suzanne Wessel
2021-10-09T23:17:52+0000
This place is very cool! I would highly recommend the the VIP tour so you can see behind the scenes and feed and pet... the animals! We had a great time!read more
Stefanie Sy
2021-10-07T00:42:39+0000
awesome staff had my wedding here back in Aug. loved the atmosphere
Ami Maricle
2021-10-02T23:16:01+0000
This was the most amazing experience!!! Petting and feeding zebras, camels, and horses are just a few of the... spectacular things they have there!!read more
Illinois Lifestyle Photography
2021-09-30T13:23:21+0000
beautiful ♥️. perfect wedding venue as well as family adventure 😊
Janeen Mathews
2021-09-19T16:13:44+0000
This is such a cool place. My Husband and I really enjoyed ourselves.
Shane Struberg
2021-09-18T20:27:59+0000
Took our 8yr old son and 5yr old daughter on the behind the scene offroad tour. the kids absolutely loved the up close... contact and hand feeding all the animals on the side by side. The owner was our tour guide and was awesome and very knowledgeable on all the animals. Highly recommend this experience for kids and adults. The entire place was clean bathrooms were spotless and had plenty of walkway for everyone and looked to be very handicapped accommodating. We will definitely be returning.read more
Van Frischkorn
2021-09-13T22:58:17+0000
It was really cool. The staff was exceptionally friendly. Really enjoyed the tram ride. The animals were also very... friendly. Had a great time. Good value for your money.read more
Justi Hudson
2021-09-05T00:07:37+0000
Friendly staff and plenty to do there! It’s nice to drive thru and see so many different animals. The walk thru is fun... too! Would highly recommend the behind the scenes tour.read more
Wendy Weyers
2021-08-26T14:31:56+0000
We took our grandkids here last week and enjoyed it so much! We did the “Behind the scene adventure”, it was wonderful!... James was our tour guide & he did a great job answering our grandkids many questions!!!!! Thank you for offering an amazing place to spend time and learn!! Everyone was so nice and it was very clean!!read more
Holly Cravens
2021-08-17T10:28:51+0000
Great family fun!! Very nice staff, beautiful property, fun to see so many different animals.
Thomas Kyle Sloan
2021-08-16T10:31:34+0000
Very clean park and the bathrooms are really clean too. The animals are fun to see and the wagon tour is really fun(you... get to feed and pet animals on the tour). There is a nice petting zoo there too.read more
Josh Packard
2021-08-16T03:32:56+0000
I already can’t wait to go back. We drove almost 3 hours. Definitely going back again.
Stephanie Conley
2021-08-16T00:46:31+0000
We did the behind the scenes tour and it was worth every penny. The staff is so nice!! Would totally go back
Lindy Coleman
2021-08-09T21:19:09+0000
My family had such a fun experience here! We did the behind the scenes tour and James, our tour guide, was very... knowledgeable and provided us with such an amazing experience with all the incredible animals at this facility! Worth the 2.5 hr drive from our home!!! Thank you:)read more
Wayne Bialeschki
2021-08-01T02:03:51+0000
This was the second time we went and did the behind the scenes, and we had a wonderful time! Definitely worth every... penny!!!!read more
Amelia Robbins
2021-07-26T14:31:27+0000
We've been a couple times now, the kids have had a blast each time! We will definitely be going again!
Kevin M. Roberts
2021-07-25T14:28:37+0000
5 Stars
We had a great time.
Looked at going to the St. Louis Zoo and then looked at the Big Cat place in Indiana. Both... required appointments and said masks required. That's ok, but I'm not into wearing masks outside in 90°+ temps.
Saved time and money staying local and helped boost the local economy. Also no parking Fee at AWA. After figuring travel expenses to other areas, we still spent less and had more time to enjoy the day.
Also I like that AWA keeps expanding and planning to add more, so supporting them helps then do just that.
I highly recommend attending.read more
Zack Lantz
2021-07-24T23:25:52+0000
always a great time. we did the fox encounter today and loved it,cant wait to come back
Patricia Wass
2021-07-18T04:19:52+0000
What a great experience, my 2 year old daughters first ever time at a zoo like place, except the animals looked very... well taken care of. The place was very clean even the outside bathrooms, I’m really happy I made the trip 🙂read more
LaMerle Czarnecki
2021-07-18T03:13:11+0000
the tour guides are awesome and informative. the tours are excellent cuz its a small group of your own and the. to go... in the UTV with the guide and get all the animals around you is an experience you won't forgetread more
Kelcey Mars
2021-07-12T16:34:35+0000
Had an amazing behind the scenes tour! Definitely worth the trip, time and money!
Kara McCusker
2021-07-10T20:28:24+0000
We had an amazing visit. We did the behind the scences adventure and our tour guide was awesome! He was very... informative and my teens LOVED being able to get so close to the animals. I loved hearing the back stories of the animals who were rescued.read more
Jeni Berthold
2021-06-11T00:47:53+0000
This was our second time there. First time we did the walk around and drive through, this time we did the walk around... and wagon ride. Both are awesome! We will definitely be backread more
Hillary Howard Shewmake
2021-06-07T22:09:21+0000
Everything was amazing. Highly recommend. we will be back
Melissa Talbert
2021-05-31T23:29:26+0000
It was a great time today spending Memorial Day with y’all. Thanks so much for the awesome hospitality ♥️ We will be... back to do the off road adventure 😁read more
Tonya Cowan
2021-05-30T21:58:49+0000
Had a blast. We went on the wagon and we got to feed the animals.
Judy Parrish Mayes
2021-05-29T23:02:52+0000
some very uncommon animals we couldn't see on a everyday basis ,camels ,Bison ,Elk and Zebra .
We drove through the... next time were taling the walk through ,hasd a very nice time and enjoyed all the animals alot.read more
Andy Wilsey-Cooper
2021-05-29T22:28:03+0000
had a blast with the kiddos, tour guide was excellent however the snack bar closed early so we couldn't have our... picnic🙄read more
Kimberly McGuire
2021-05-29T19:32:56+0000
Going though it all ! Taking and making memories! Sharing the Fun with others go brighten others days !
Ramey Martin
2021-05-23T21:00:29+0000
Great place! Clean and super fun for the kiddos. Highly recommend
Crystal Tecuatl
2021-05-23T01:58:41+0000
The best experience ever ! Behind the scenes is unforgettable
Tammy Jean
2021-05-22T20:23:50+0000
Great experience! There were so many animals to see on the driving adventure.
Stacey Calvert Mitchell
2021-05-15T20:12:39+0000
So awesome. Loved being driven around the animal park.
Brandon Rudolph
2021-05-02T16:50:44+0000
We took a behind the scenes tour with James. Our 4 year old has a ton of fun and James was great. Definitely worth... going to see. There is something to do for everyone.read more
Katie Donnellan
2021-05-02T11:50:58+0000
Awesome place! My friend and I were down south IL to pick up a baby goat for the children’s zoo we work at and she... wanted to show me this facility! She used to intern here before Covid hit and it was really cool to see the place she talks about all the time! I love how they are growing and expanding constantly. The drive through was amazing and creative, and I liked all of the enclosures a lot. Great little place! 😊read more
Sarah Fischer
2021-04-13T03:05:14+0000
We came Sunday and eventhough it was a nasty rainy day we had a great time. The new prehistoric building was really... cool. We are planning on coming next weekend with more friends hopefully the weather is better so we can spend more time walking around.
I did notice there were other things we could do at the park as we were leaving. I didn't see it on the website can you please direct me to that list we would love to try some of those items.
Thank you and please thank your staff they were all so nice and helpful.read more
Bonnie Savalick
2021-04-13T01:29:19+0000
We had a fabulous time at Aikmans. It was a rainy day but the staff made our time enjoyable.. thank you
Brandy Griffet
2021-04-04T03:31:03+0000
Wonderful family fun. Such a great experience. Friendly staff, well cared for animals, completely fulfilled family... outing.read more
Megan Brinegar
2021-04-04T00:30:36+0000
We loved it. My kids loved it. So much fun. The Bison were the family favorite.
Missi Wambach
2021-04-03T19:52:59+0000
Always a great time! My kids loved the new Pre-historic portion!
Lauren Wilcoxen
2021-04-03T02:22:34+0000
Absolutely amazing family adventure close to home! It’s a must for those kids young and old. ☺️❤️
Danielle Vincent Flynn
2021-03-29T01:18:39+0000
We had the pleasure of doing the behind the scenes tour with James on Saturday. I cannot recommend this place and the... tour highly enough. The animals were amazing and you get so close! We brought 4 teenagers along and they all loved it.
Aikman family, you have done an amazing job!!! Thank you for an awesome time!read more
Diana Watson
2021-03-28T22:09:46+0000
Such a beautiful day to be out! They have added so much stuff! We sure enjoyed it and can’t wait to come back very... soon!!read more
Romana Guadalupe Marroquin Dare-Smith
2021-03-21T02:03:32+0000
love this place all my kid age ranging from3 to 11 had a blast!!. will definitely be back for the walk thur and drive... thur!!!.read more
Tina Suzanne Hefner
2021-03-20T19:55:06+0000
We had the best time today! We did the behind the scenes tour and it was awesome, our guide was great and we laughed so... hard while feeding the animals. The porcupine was too sweet and I was very impressed w/ the care being taken to rescued animals. Highly recommend and we will be back.read more
Kim Hetherington
2021-03-14T22:19:44+0000
totally cool
animals were everywhere
and very active.
definitely recommend
Eleonora Dubovitskaya
2021-01-02T23:17:57+0000
Really make your day different. Nice museum. Can feed animals!
Anna Agee
2020-11-22T01:28:06+0000
The Christmas lights were so pretty! Our kids loved feeding the animals too!
Linda Spence
2020-11-09T03:25:49+0000
Love love love this place! We are planning on getting our grandson an annual pass for his birthday! I’d go every... weekend if I could! ❤️read more
Latesha Sewell
2020-10-25T20:55:29+0000
It was a absolute great experience! I recommend this place for all ages! We will be back
Danielle Paulsen
2020-10-18T22:53:58+0000
We absolutely loved this place! We went to celebrate my son’s 6th birthday and we purchased the behind scenes tour. My... son loves animals so it was epic for him. Afterwards he jumped up and down and said “this place is amazing!!!” We felt able to social distance. It wasn’t too crowded. Only about 60% of people were wearing masks unfortunately, but it was easy to stay distanced from those who weren’t. I only wish there was more to do in the area because it was a 3 hour drive for us. But it was WELL worth it! Even my 2 year old loved it!read more
Carla Shankel
2020-10-18T03:53:19+0000
Great selection of animals and very friendly employees that really enjoy giving you a lot of information.
Ashley Jansen
2020-10-16T22:30:51+0000
Our family did the walk and drive thru. We all really enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommend
Kristine Kiesewetter Kuchler
2020-10-13T00:00:59+0000
Absolutely amazing! We did the behind the scenes tour with our grandsons 10yrs and 3 years. They both loved it! The 3... year old just laughed and laughed as the animals would come running up to the Jeep. Highly recommended.read more
Charlene Lawson Ervin
2020-10-12T00:37:31+0000
We did the drive thru adventure today with three great grands! It was amazing to see so many animals co-habitating. ... We giggled at the zebras and horses playing with the ATV as it toured with guest. A well run operation.read more
Kelly Marie
2020-10-08T23:41:35+0000
We loved seeing the wolf dogs and hyenas! We did the Behind the Scenes Adventure and it was “very good and fun”... according to my six year old. We all had a great time seeing the animals up close, feeding them, and learning more about them.read more
Shay Quinn
2020-10-06T16:45:07+0000
It’s always fun playing my with the animals.Staff is always so nice and helpful!An amazing place to go if you need some... fun!highly recommendedread more
Britany Hebert
2020-10-05T23:22:58+0000
The wagon ride gave us awesome up-close encounters with unique animals. Great experience!
Heather Alonso Castillo
2020-10-04T17:13:08+0000
Fun for a drive through or walk through, or both! We had so much fun! I couldn't believe we had been through... everything, but when I looked at the clock I realized we'd already spent a couple hours there! It was great seeing animals so close and just walking around and the boys fell in love with new animals!read more
Juliana Lo Vecchio Hubberts
2020-10-04T00:38:22+0000
The behind the scenes tour was absolutely amazing! James was friendly and provided us all with an unforgettable... afternoon! We went to celebrate my son’s 10th birthday and he said it was his best birthday by far! I highly recommend it to everyone!read more
Janelle Lynn
2020-09-27T20:53:42+0000
An experience like no other! Truly amazing! My kids are still smiling! James was a great tour guide....fun, down to... earth, easy to talk to and loves his animals. I highly recommend the “behind the scenes” tour. It was amazing to see so many beautiful animals roaming freely in such a great environment. We will definitely be back!read more
Deb Fear-Godden
2020-09-26T11:48:29+0000
My grandson and I had a wonderful day! Great memories were made thanks to the great staff ! Will highly recommend
Michelle Wheeler
2020-09-20T00:26:10+0000
Awesome, have a small baby and he was super into the camels.
Chris Zufall
2020-09-16T21:06:17+0000
I guess I was expecting more than what it was. I understand you have to feed and care for animals but I wasn’t to... impressed with price vs animals on site. Even my grandson was expecting maybe some different animals to see, and wasn’t much adventure for the drive through.
Thank you for reading.read more
Jennifer Hybarger
2020-09-15T14:56:34+0000
We loved going on the behind the scenes tour, it was worth every penny we had kids from 3 to 16 and they all loved the... hands on experience of feeding the animals and learning about the animals❤️. Thank you for such a great experience we will be back again!read more
Laurie Jean Faltynek
2020-09-14T01:19:31+0000
I recommend doing the behind the scenes. It's Educational and hands on. The animals are very sweet and the staff are... very friendly.read more
Tara Hueston
2020-09-13T02:22:44+0000
Today was our first trip and we will be returning. Super friendly staff and the drive through is awesome!! Animals... only inches from you ❤read more
Danielle Turner
2020-09-13T01:53:34+0000
My family and I had a great time. We live 2 hours away and felt it was worth the drive. The staff was helpful and... friendly.read more
Bonne Volk
2020-09-13T01:40:21+0000
Behind the scenes UTV tour was great!
♥️ feeding and petting animals. We all enjoyed. 🐫🦓🐪🐎🐐🐏🦌🦙🦆🐻
Joyce Orwick
2020-09-08T20:17:48+0000
We had so much fun! I would do it again anytime! I recommend it to everyone!
Cheryl Johnsen Frankowski
2020-09-08T19:43:06+0000
you can't feed the animals or pet them. you can't roll down your windows. you literally just drive through. 30 min... tops. in the petting zoo area you get barely any feed in a cup for $1.read more
Kayla Demlow
2020-09-08T14:38:06+0000
Great family ran facility! Well kept property and very well loved animals. We will be back
Lisa Wall
2020-09-08T00:36:32+0000
Well worth the drive it was a lot of fun. We loved Randy the camel. The lemon ice cream was really good. Will be going... back again.read more
Vanessa M Tucker- Clayton
2020-09-05T23:26:39+0000
We had a very nice time ,we went early ,so it wasn’t crowded,the drive thru was great for my 3 year old grandson and... then he really enjoyed the petting zoo ,upon leaving the line to get in was terribly longread more
Corey Millinger
2020-09-05T21:49:36+0000
definitely would highly recommend behind the scenes tour..children and adults greatly enjoyed it!
Josh Arellano
2020-09-05T21:28:01+0000
Great staff! Especially Korie very informative and willing to answer questions. We loved the drive thru animal... exhibit,overall great place. definitely worth the visit.read more
Lori Hipsher Thacker
2020-08-30T04:24:17+0000
Our granddaughters had the best time and memories were made!!!
Highly recommend this place ... family fun
Tina Huckleby
2020-08-29T20:46:35+0000
you can do drive thru and walk thru and staff was very friendly. animals was awsome
Kim Kauffman
2020-08-24T12:15:46+0000
Loved spending the Day at Aikman’s with my family! The kids had a blast and carry around the stuffed animals with them... wherever they go! It’s adorable! Love this family friendly atmosphere, it’s good to be out in the fresh air experience God’s Creation.read more
Lorri Perry Jackson
2020-08-23T02:31:50+0000
I visited your park today aug. 22 2020. With my son-and his wife and 2 grandkids. We had a terrific time! We did the... drive thru first then we walked through it. Amazing wonderful and so exciting! The kids got to feed the animals and my grandson got to see his favorite animal foxes! The kiddos got ice cream for a special treat. The park was so clean and the staff were very friendly. The only thing I wish they had was a posted sign of what kind of animals were in the drive thru. I know they all seemed to get along but wasn’t sure what some of them were. I hope this place keeps growing. Will visit again! Thank u all!read more
Donna Estacion Kusche
2020-08-21T21:59:01+0000
We did the petting walking part and enjoyed it. Very inexpensive. Nice shaded playground too.
Don Harris
2020-08-17T04:34:06+0000
My kids and Girlfriend were ABSOLUTELY blown away by the behind the scenes package! 100% recommend for and group ages... 5+ ! ! !read more
Yolanda Soto
2020-08-17T02:24:42+0000
seeing all the animals and driving up to them. it was fantastic
Ashley Nicole Morley
2020-08-16T23:01:37+0000
We had so much fun! Everyone I saw wore a mask when around others, and the staff was so friendly! My kids had a blast... and we will definitely be back!read more
Michael J Lissak
2020-08-14T21:30:48+0000
Family friendly. Nice small kid friendly mini zoo. Enjoyed it.
Dawn Faltynek-Gluszek
2020-08-14T04:42:44+0000
I highly Recommend the behind the scenes it was a blast! I loved the contact with the animals we all had a wonderful... time I would do it again The place is very well-kept clean and the people are very friendly! You can tell the animals are well taken care of we even did the drive-through.read more
Bob Burchfield
2020-08-13T21:52:24+0000
Had a great time there today! Did the Behind the Scenes tour and got up close and personal with several animals. ... Nice place, well maintained, and knowledgeable guides.read more
Brenda Marina
2020-08-10T22:07:40+0000
Nice place. My two year old grandson enjoyed it, especially the petting zoo.
Cathy Hinz Harmon
2020-08-09T02:11:15+0000
first time there we will definitely be back we drive 2 hours staff was very friendly place was very clean. loved all... the animals.read more
Jodi Pierceall
2020-08-08T16:49:44+0000
very neat place, we plan to go back and do the walk thru part sometime soon. the drive thru was amazing
Mariska Edwards
2020-08-08T16:38:51+0000
We did the Behind the Scenes tour and it was awesome! Worth every penny and very informative. My children enjoyed it,... even my daughter who got spit on my one of the llama’s 😂 She thought that made the day! So many interesting stories that come with the animals and it is such a clean facility that takes pride in its animals. We can’t wait to go back!!read more
Melia Shipman McCord
2020-08-08T03:15:54+0000
My family and I loved this experience. It was clean, staff very friendly and the overall experience was great. I... mistakenly made an error when booking my private guided tour and mixed up the dates. We showed up on the wrong day, but the staff still accommodated us when they didn’t have to. And didn’t seem inconvenienced by my error. We will come back again in the future! Thank you Aikman Wildlife!read more
Sarah Pigg
2018-08-06T14:23:27+0000
Our family visited yesterday and loved both the wagon ride and walking trails. The grounds were well maintained and the... staff was wonderful. Getting up close and feeding the animals made the 1 hr drive so worth it. We will be back.read more
Matthew Thomas
2018-08-05T17:08:35+0000
Spent 3+ hours exploring the park. My children (3 and 4) has an absolute blast. My mother (78) was like a little kid... again feeding the animals. It was an absolute beautiful day and I can not wait to go back!!read more
Amanda Badger
2018-08-01T14:02:32+0000
Aikman Wildlife Adventure is such a beautiful, clean park. There are a lot of animals to see, and they all have large... spacious enclosures. The Aikman's take a lot of pride in what they do. I really enjoyed my visit and recommend this for families and field trips. You definitely want to do the the behind-the-scenes adventure!! Thanks for a great day!read more
Stacey Hamilton
2018-07-28T13:32:28+0000
We went to Aikman Wildlife with our 18 month old son, and he loved it. Perfect age. The area is very clean.
Mary Carraher Whitaker
2018-07-15T02:51:54+0000
A fun, unique way to spend an afternoon with the grandkids. We all loved it! We did the behind the scenes tour and it... was so much fun. Our guide, James, was so good with our grandkids and all their questions. We couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you for providing this really unique family friendly adventure.read more
Candace Pilkington
2018-07-14T21:48:36+0000
AMAZING PLACE!!!!! The kids had an absolute BLAST! They treat their animals amazingly, and were so knowledgeable and... passionate about what they’re doing! Will be coming back for years to come!!read more
Joni Paine
2018-07-11T19:51:57+0000
We went with our granddaughter on the behind the scenes adventure. She enjoyed it & took lots of cool pictures. It was... fantastic!!! James was our guide & we learned a lot! I highly recommend it!!!read more
Beth Branaman
2018-07-10T11:00:12+0000
My husband & I went on the drive & walk through. It was a lot of fun! My favorite part was the petting zoo! They have... many animals who appear to be well taken care of. Great experience!read more
Elise Howe
2018-07-10T02:49:55+0000
I had a great day here with my nephews! We did the behind the scenes tour with James, and it was amazing! He is so... knowledgeable and friendly! It exceeded our expectations!read more
Theresa Wolke
2018-07-09T01:58:44+0000
This is a great place for all ages to visit. We petted the kangaroos and took the ride through the park while feeding... the animals along the way. We also walked through and saw the other animals. My favorite were the rescued raccoons. The animals seemed very-well taken care of. The owners and workers also seemed to really enjoy their job and loved the animals.read more
Michael Woldahl
2018-07-08T15:24:05+0000
Great staff, interaction with the animals was spectacular! The kids thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
Haley Huddleston
2018-07-02T20:05:10+0000
We went today and did the Behind the Scenes tour for my daughters 6th birthday and it was AWESOME! So much fun to see... and learn about all their animals! We definitely enjoyed our day!read more
Rebecca Pontious
2018-07-01T19:22:28+0000
Had so much fun, the kids loved feeding the animals & Randy was a favorite!
Ann Zinyemba
2018-06-25T21:44:22+0000
Randy the camel bit my Dad! I understand animals can bite, but the staff was not very helpful. He was bleeding a lot... and not one staff member asked if he was ok. They finally got a first aid kit that wasn’t very stocked or helpful for large animal bite wounds. We asked questions about infection and acted as if we were dumb to be concerned about infection. They never asked my Dad’s name, info or nothing. I had been encouraging my son and daughter to feed Randy. After he bit my Dad, he was left out to take food from other patrons. We are not people to sue, but others be warned.read more
Becky Ryan
2018-06-24T19:05:14+0000
Totally love this place. The wildlife are all very well cared for and they know they are loved. Never in all my years... of going to zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Have I ever seen hyenas so well kept and beautiful their coats just shines and the smile on his face he was one happy hyena. Will definitely be back. Very reasonable prices totally worth every dime spent which wasn’t that much. ������read more
Stephanie Williams
2018-06-24T16:23:46+0000
I went with my family and it was amazing!! I would recommend the wagon ride 110%!! The animals love to come up and be... hand fed on the wagon!!read more
Shannon Cundiff Hohn
2018-06-18T00:13:08+0000
Great place to take the kids! I recommend the wagon ride, up close experience with the animals!
Erik Wenberg
2018-06-17T17:38:37+0000
This place is a new treasure in Central IL! We had such a great time on the behind the scenes adventure! When they say... it is up close and personal, they are not lying. We literally had elk, camel, zebra, buffalo and a variety of other animals eating out of our hand and practically sitting in our lap! It is obvious this family has a passion for rescue animals as they have hand built so many of the enclosures to give the animals a lot more activity and space! If you have kids that love animals, don’t miss this adventure! We will definitely be going back.read more
Crystal Campbell-Snoddy
2018-06-16T18:03:32+0000
Wonderful place!! Highly recommend taking your kids and grandkids and doing the behind the scene tour!! We loved it!!
Connie Morse
2018-06-04T21:37:11+0000
Very clean and friendly staff. Lots to see and do for all ages. We will be back soon!
Ashley Gasser
2018-06-02T06:35:06+0000
Wagon ride was amazing! Where else can you get up close and personal with all kinds of animals. Fun experience, we... can't wait to come back and see Randy, he's a riot!read more
Jo Watkins
2018-05-12T20:04:17+0000
Awesome place and so hands on and near the animals!! We Love it!! So glad it’s in our backyard and easy to get to!!... Can’t wait to go back!!read more
Sunni Deetz
2018-05-08T23:35:34+0000
Had an amazing time! Me & my family will definitely visit again!!
Heather McCullough Mooneyham
2018-04-16T00:54:08+0000
We spent the afternoon here and it was amazing! The staff was so friendly and informative and the animals... I can't... even out into words what it was like to be that up close and personal with these beautiful creatures! Who would have thought there was a place like this so close to home! The kids can't stop talking about it and we can't wait to go back!!!read more
Jamie Matt Holley
2018-03-10T21:06:48+0000
We did a private tour today and it was awesome and well worth it. The tour guide was very passionate about the animals... and very kind. We are fortunate to have this close by. Definitely check this place out � � � � � Thank you!!!!!read more
Hilda Six
2017-10-15T19:14:46+0000
Worth every penny!! Animals are well taken care of and very informative about them too. Absolutely loved it!! Can't... wait to go again! ❤read more
Traci Milan
2017-10-14T21:46:57+0000
What a fantastic afternoon! We were able to see so many animals up close, and observe then interacting with one... another. My son is doing to come back for his birthday in the spring.read more
Kelly AndCurt
2017-10-09T21:21:31+0000
We had a blast at Aikman Wildlife Adventure today!! The wagon ride was super fun and we had an up close encounter with... so many beautiful animals! Our tour guide (and his dad who drive the tractor) were super sweet and led the tour beautifully! Will definitely go back!!read more
Katie Adermann Hackney
2017-10-09T19:19:14+0000
Beautiful place, great selection of animals, clean facilities! We will definitely be back!!
Jennifer Moore Walker
2017-10-09T01:25:31+0000
Our family had the best time during our visit today. The behind-the-scenes driving tour and walk around was such a... great experience for everyone. This is a hidden jewel and we will definitely be back!read more
Deb Minnich-Catterson
2017-10-07T19:19:52+0000
We had a blast on the wagon tour! Our 22 month old enjoyed the animals & played in the feed bowl!
Beth Goodwin Chowning
2017-09-19T03:14:46+0000
This place is awesome! We took 2 two year olds and a 4 year old. They loved that they could get up close to feed and... pet the animals. The wagon tour is a MUST. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and so fun and friendly. We will definitely go back and visit!read more
Marla LeBeau
2017-09-17T21:27:54+0000
we loved it, would highly recommend the wagon tour. It was interesting to hear about the animals. And they give each of... you a lg bowl of food to feed the animals. We had a 18mo old, a 4 yr old and a 5 yr old with us, they got a big kick out of it. They made sure that all of the animals came around to each side so everyone could feed them.read more
Amanda Warren
2017-09-17T20:46:18+0000
It is beautiful out there. My husband and I was able to spend some quality time out there together. We had fun feeding... the animals and petting them. We will definitely be back.read more
Kristy Earnest Knebel
2017-09-12T01:41:52+0000
This place is wonderful! Lots to see and do! The kangaroo experience was worth it as well as doing the trolley ride to... feed the animals. Everyone that works there was so nice and helpful. Can't wait to go again!read more
Justin Garza
2017-09-10T19:48:26+0000
Great park for a day trip! Enough to see to keep the kids entertained, including the horse and buggies to and from AWA,... without needing to spend hours on end there. The walk through the park is perfect for those with short legs that wear out fast. By the time my daughters wanted to be held we were back in the gift shop! The convince store next door called Rockome Garden Foods is worth the look too! They load up your ice cream cones and cups with so much goodness! Perfect treat for walking around the store with as you continue your shopping and buying unique items.read more
Darrell W DeHart
2017-09-06T02:33:48+0000
Took my two-year-old granddaughter there she loved animals and we love the treatment we got there from the employees... thank you so much we made memories that well last foreverread more
Katrina Malone Parkhurst
2017-09-05T14:12:53+0000
Was great My kids loved it we had a great time enjoyed the experience of all the animals at a reasonable piece staff... was great polite friendly and knowledgeable when we ask questions will come againread more
Aaron Allison
2017-09-04T00:36:46+0000
Great hidden gem in Illinois. Gone there every year since it's been open and it keeps getting better.
Timothy Fosbender
2017-09-03T18:58:04+0000
It was ok the grandchildren had fun. Was a little disappointed in the drive through section thought there would be more... to see! Glad I coupon for $12!read more
Matthew Kinate
2017-09-03T02:05:12+0000
We were very impressed with our (first) visit today! We live 1.5 hours away but it was definitely worth the drive.
Mike Moore
2017-09-02T03:18:09+0000
Awesome place! We did the walking, wagon and behind the scene tours and loved every minute. James was extremely... knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely be coming back again!read more
Kathie Scott
2017-08-29T22:01:18+0000
What a great place and wonderful experience. I love that they are providing care for these animals the right way. We... are so fortunate to have them here in our area. But I would drive for hours to enjoy this experience. Can't wait to see what exciting things will be coming in the future!read more
Andrea Thompson
2017-08-28T00:22:10+0000
Took our 2 yr old today, we all loved it. The wagon ride was the best and our tour guide did a great job!
Brian Keeler
2017-08-20T03:14:27+0000
As a "Chicagoan" being spoiled with two zoos. Sure, they have wild animals. But they won't let you come face to face... with Zebras or Feed buffalo or camels. Something which I've never done before. James the behind the scenes guide was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information.
YES!!!! I Will come again!read more
Kim Prather
2017-08-14T18:34:22+0000
Was a fun experience! We took our 2 year old grandson and he had a wonderful time. We took the wagon ride which I would... very much suggest instead of the drive thru because u get to feed the animals and they come right up to the wagon. Our tour guide on the wagon was fabulous, very informative. There wasn't a question asked that she didn't have a good answer for. All the employees were very very nice and informative. I will recommend this place to my friends.read more
Sandi Gharst
2017-08-14T02:47:29+0000
We had a behind the scene tour and it was awesome. The owner\guide shared a wealth of information and answered all our... questions. We will be coming back. I have to say this place has growth in its future because the owner has a vision and has already been building areas for future animals...read more
Prz Kim
2017-08-13T00:13:37+0000
We absolutely loved it. We drove 2 and half hours just to take the wagon ride and it was so worth it. I loved how... caring and personal the employees/owners were with each animal. They truly knew what they were doing when they opened this wonderful place. We will Definatly be back. Maybe next time we will do behind the scenes all 9 of us. Lol. Thank you for loving these animals.read more
Shestin Curchy-Hermann
2017-08-04T12:21:11+0000
Great time! Friendly staff, Lots of animalsto see and feed. Kids had a blast.
Michelle Jones Organ
2017-08-01T22:04:33+0000
Took 2 of my grandchildren ages 12 and 8. We had a great time. Loved learning about the animals and their... personalities. Oh and the ice cream is great too.read more
Trish Bingham
2017-07-31T21:59:51+0000
Awesome place! Perfect to take kids to!! We will def be coming back!
Kit Montances-Co
2017-07-25T01:43:53+0000
My family planned a family trip to Arcola, IL so visit the Aikman Wildlife Adventure. It was worth the drive, hotel... stay and visiting on a super hot/humid day. Everyone was absolutely polite from the time we checked in until we left. The ladies in the gift shop were very informative- answered all of our questions. A friend suggested the 'behind the scene' tour is a must if we go! We had a group of 4 adults and my daughter. James knew all the animals by name and their personalities. Knowing that he loves this sanctuary from the land to the animals, it was a great experience for us to pet, see and feed the wildlife animals. We cannot wait to go back and visit. Thank you!read more
Kim Daily
2017-07-24T04:40:17+0000
We went on the wagon ride. It was a great interactive experience! Awesome guide presentation. Lots of close proximity... to the animals.read more
Shelly Ann
2017-07-21T15:28:44+0000
Took my 3 & 4 year old on the wagon ride and walk through! We all thoroughly enjoyed the whole day!
Lauri Wade
2017-07-19T01:39:08+0000
My college-aged son and I had a great time here yesterday. The Wagon Tour is a must. We got to pet the heads of... zebras, camels, bison, a Highland cow, and more. The animals come right up the the wagon side bars and eat the food pellets you and the guides spread in front of your feet.
The narration during the tour is delightful. All the animals have names, they tell us about the personalities of some of the most prominent animals, they explain information about the different species. I'm still amused by the encounters we had with Randy the camel. He follows the wagon almost all the way around the trail. What a character!
The place is family owned and run. The animals appear content and well-cared for, which is a big plus! As an animal lover, I was pleased to see many species I didn't know existed.
From the road, you can't see all there is to offer. It looks small. The Wagon Tour was, I think, 45 minutes. Pure delight.
Lots of opportunities to encounter and feed smaller animals. All employees we met were very welcoming and eager to talk about the animals and the Park. It was the dream of one of the three adult sons. There are many plans for expansion.
I'm looking forward to returning.read more
Keith A. F. Skilling
2017-07-18T21:47:54+0000
The wildlife center is awesome. If you have a service dog, you can do the drive though, but not the walk though.
Kristi Deer
2017-07-16T17:13:12+0000
We drove 2 hours for a first time visit! Myself and 3 teenagers....we ALL enjoyed our adventure!
Nanette Freeman
2017-07-16T16:15:35+0000
Love this place!!!!!!!!! Great place for kids and adults. Thank you for a great day. I would suggest this place to... everyone.read more
Michelle Dunham Trissel
2017-07-11T23:01:02+0000
We love coming here. The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. We got the pleasure of taking the ATV behind the... scenes tour. It was amazing. Our trip prior we took the wagon tour and it was enjoyable as well. Highly recommend you going!read more
Chelsey Piscaglia
2017-07-11T03:07:21+0000
We took our 4 kids today and had so much fun ! What a unique experience to be able to have animals literally come right... up to you(we did the wagon ride and highly recommend it) ! I was very impressed with the staff (especially the lady selling food at the petting area..
She was so kind and knowledgeable... she took the time to tell us the stories behind each of the animals and their names...we just loved her!) Such a wonderful place to take your family...fun for all ages!read more
Janet West- Irish
2017-07-10T21:17:21+0000
We took the Wagon Adventure and it was so much fun. The animals were so close. Love the petting zoo also. I love this... placeread more
Jeanine Saflarski
2017-07-10T03:19:25+0000
AWESOME Adventure! Animals were well taken care of. Highly recommend. Can't wait to see what the future holds for... this place. Wonderful family who runs and operates the establishment. The love and passion for the animals is evident. Looking forward to visiting again!read more
Sandra Ybarra Singer
2017-07-09T17:04:37+0000
We had such a great time! What a great idea! We actually were able to pet these amazing animals and hand feed them of... we wanted to!!!!read more
Shannon Kashark
2017-07-07T23:32:22+0000
Today we took the behind the scenes tour. James was out guide. This was such a great experience! James is so... knowledgeable about the animals and you can tell how much he cares for them. The animals are well cared for and all seem happy. We were able to feed camels, bison, zebra, horses and more right out of our hands. I highly recommend this place to all animal lovers!read more
Gretchen Morgan
2017-07-05T19:01:22+0000
Very nice place , we drove through and it was really neat !
Heather Murphy
2017-07-05T00:37:33+0000
We had an amazing time on our behind-the-scenes tour with James. We felt like VIPs! Our family learned so much about... all of the animals and we were so happy to see them in beautiful and spacious surroundings. They are very well cared for. And we were blown away that we could get so close to so many of these animals...and hand feed them! We highly recommend Aikman Wildlife Adventure.read more
Kathy Petrosino Felix
2017-07-03T03:06:47+0000
Had an absolute fabulous time! Brought my 9yr old son, 7yr old niece & 68yr old mother.... everyone equally had an... awesome time. From the animals to the super nice welcoming staff, everything was good! Highly recommend the Behind the Scenes tour!read more
Lisa Cooley
2017-07-02T17:42:19+0000
Amazing experience! Our wagon tour guide was very knowledgeable and the animals were great! Definitely worth the trip
Mary Ann Utley
2017-06-29T01:56:14+0000
We had a great time visiting this location. I highly suggest the wagon ride. From teenagers to toddler we had a great... time. The camels personalities kept us very entertained. We will be back for sure!read more
Jim N Deb Denton
2017-06-27T16:31:57+0000
I took my son there and he loved being able to feed and pet the animals. The staff was very friendly.
Sara Loutsch
2017-06-19T15:43:51+0000
We did the behind the scenes and it was definitely worth the money. Amazing experience! All 3 boys loved it, ages 8, 5,... and 3.read more
Amanda Taylor
2017-06-19T01:06:44+0000
We had the best time here! The behind the scenes tour was amazing and well worth the price! I would recommend this fun... filled afternoon to anyone!read more
Aimie Harris
2017-06-14T04:07:01+0000
My husband and I took our two year old. We opted to drive through in our own vehicle but next time we will take the... guided tour so we can get a close up of the animals. There are so many too see! The petting zoo walk through was nice but not very many animals to pet. Service was great at the gift shop and "Watering Hole" Restaurant. Beautiful scenery, friendly people and a variety of animals. It's also nice that it's so close to home. Keep up the great work!read more
Connie Kauffman Tabb
2017-06-12T15:02:27+0000
My daughter had her wedding ceremony here on Saturday in "The Loft" (inside the barn). I can't begin to express my... thanks to James, his family and staff! They are so nice and were fun to work with planning the wedding. We hadn't done any of the tours with the animals but were able to walk around and see them and it is such a neat experience to have something like this in Arcola. It is peaceful and beautiful and would highly recommend checking it out!!read more
Kellie Challand
2017-06-11T17:52:26+0000
What a great leisurely stroll among some animals you don't get to see that close up. Nice place and friendly people!!!
Aleah Neal
2017-06-11T01:47:24+0000
My family and I loved this place! Decided last minute to do the Wagon ride instead of the drive thru and I am very... happy we did. The staff was very informative(and brave lol),spoke about each of the animal's personalities and made sure they came on both sides of the wagon. The animals are very well taken care of and you can tell everyone there takes pride in their work. Very impressed! My daughter's can't wait to come back and see Fabio & the walk thru the petting zoo 🙂read more
Barbara Boyd Seggelke
2017-06-10T12:43:13+0000
Went there yesterday and had a great time! We took the wagon tour..best way to go through because you get to stop and... feed the animals that come right up to you. All the staff is very very nice...it's clean, the animals are well taken care of and you can tell they are happy animals. Great for getting photos up close. Nice little snack bar to cool down with ice cream or refreshing drink. Will be going again...can't wait to see this place grow in the coming years. God Bless them and Go Visit!read more