ASTRO Experiences

Experiences on the ASTRO Network

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Houston Zoo
Houston, TX
The Houston Zoo features a diverse collection of animals across multiple exhibits and botanical gardens. Visitors can observe wildlife in naturalistic settings while learning about conservation and animal care through educational programs. Animal encounters and interactive experiences engage visitors of all ages with the natural world.
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Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Halifax, PA
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park is a 150-acre zoo in Central Pennsylvania, home to over 1,000 animals from six continents. Guests can explore wildlife habitats to see giraffes, tigers, and lions, or take a Safari Tour to hand-feed bison and water buffalo from cruisers. The park also features a Petting Zoo, a Reptiles and Exotics building, and an Animal Care and Rehab exhibit for hands-on experiences.
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Orange County Zoo
Orange, CA
The OC Zoo is located within Irvine Regional Park in Orange, California, focusing on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Many of its animals are injured, orphaned, or not releasable into the wild. Visitors can see black bears, mountain lions, bald eagles, and a barnyard with domestic goats and sheep, along with a Childrens Zoo, Interpretive Programs Center, Storytime Area, and an audio tour providing animal information.
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Forsyth Nature Center
Kingston, NY
Forsyth Nature Center is a handicapped accessible outdoor learning center in Kingston, New York, featuring more than two-dozen animal exhibits and beautiful gardens. Visitors can interact with animals such as steers and alpacas, observe peacocks and frogs, and explore the diverse plant life. The center, which opened as Forsyth Park Zoo in 1936, also offers an audio tour to provide facts and stories about its exhibits.
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Sedgwick County Zoo
Wichita, KS
Sedgwick County Zoo is a zoo located in Wichita, Kansas. Visitors can observe various animals, though some may be less visible after 4 PM or due to weather. The Elephant Barn is currently closed for construction, meaning elephants inside may not be seen. Daily activities include a Farm Animal Parade, American Barn Chats, and opportunities to feed giraffes, birds, and river otters.
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Wild Animal Safari
Pine Mountain, GA
Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, GA, offers an award-winning drive-thru safari with over 400 animals on a 3.5-mile trail. Visitors can feed zebras, llamas, and bison from their vehicles. The park also features a Walkabout Adventure Zoo with 50+ species, exciting exhibits, and a petting zoo. Animal encounters provide up-close experiences with exotic animals.
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Pymatuning Deer Park
Jamestown, PA
Pymatuning Deer Park is a zoo that has been in business for over 70 years. It features animals and birds from around the world, offering visitors a chance to stroll through a wooded setting. Guests can encounter both domestic and exotic animals, and the Kiddie Zoo provides up-close experiences with baby animals and domestic farm animals. The park also offers picnic opportunities.
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G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo
Williamsburg, MI
G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo is a zoo located in Williamsburg, MI. It features a tropical garden where visitors can observe hundreds of tropical butterflies. The zoo also showcases various bug relatives, offering an educational and fun experience for children to learn about these wonders. It opened to visitors in October 2014 and has been serving the community for over 10 years.
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Bear Country USA
Rapid City, SD
The drive-thru experience at Bear Country USA offers a safe way to view these amazing creatures up close. It’s a fun and educational trip for everyone!
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Zoomars Petting Zoo
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Zoomars is a zoo in San Juan Capistrano where children can pet and ride various animals. Visitors can feed animals like emus, piglets, chicken, llamas, rabbits, cows, and a horse, and brush goats in a separate pen. The location also offers a play structure, a pumpkin patch, a train ride, a pumpkin decoration room, a gift shop, a hay maze, a corn pit, and pony rides. It is adjacent to Mission Old Town.
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Charles Paddock Zoo
Atascadero, CA
The Central Coast Zoo, formerly Charles Paddock Zoo, is located in Atascadero, California, within a wooded Lake Park. It is home to about a hundred species of animals from around the world and is the only AZA-accredited zoo on the Central Coast. Visitors can observe animals, relax in the park, and enjoy play equipment, lawns, walking pathways, and a lake with paddleboats. The zoo participates in global conservation programs.
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The Kroschel Wildlife Center
Haines, AK
The Kroschel Wildlife Center near Haines features over 15 species of Alaskan wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, lynx, and snowy owls. Guided tours offer close encounters with animals along 600 yards of groomed trails, with excellent photography opportunities. The center includes a gift shop featuring handmade Alaskan items.
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Maine Wildlife Park
Gray, ME
The Maine Wildlife Park is home to over 30 species of Maine wildlife that cannot be returned to their natural habitats. Visitors are guaranteed to see moose and can meet other animals, learn about them, and take pictures. These animals are often here due to injury, being orphaned, or human dependence.
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Eudora Wildlife Safari Park
Salley, SC
Eudora Wildlife Safari Park is a drive-through safari near Columbia, SC, featuring over 300 exotic animals. Visitors can take self-guided tours on South Carolina's largest animal safari loop, explore an interactive walk-through trail, the Safari Village, and a family-friendly petting zoo. Guided safari wagon tours are also available, and educational field trips include guided tours and picnic areas.
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Alexandria Zoological Park
Alexandria, LA
Alexandria Zoo is a zoological park located in Alexandria, Louisiana. Visitors can explore vibrant, natural habitats featuring incredible wildlife from around the globe, including playful primates and powerful predators. The zoo also showcases a Louisiana Habitat where guests can see alligators and otters. It offers an unforgettable experience for all ages.
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Chez Fur Fiber Farm
Malvern, AR
Chez Fur Fiber Farm is a working fiber farm that raises alpacas, goats, sheep, and rabbits for their fiber, which is processed on-site into yarn and finished garments. Visitors can see these animals, along with mini donkeys, geese, and turkeys, and learn about their care and feeding. The farm also offers interactive experiences like ringing a bell and playing a xylophone, and features a gift shop with handmade items and the Giant Red Chair.
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Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center and Woods Garden
Cleveland, OH
Connect with native Ohio wildlife at this specialized center within the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, home to rescued animals representing distinct regional ecosystems. Meet ambassadors including bald eagles, bobcats, river otters, and great horned owls—each with its own conservation story. The woodland setting and interactive displays make this an enriching family experience focused on understanding Ohio's natural heritage.
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Tracy Aviary
Salt Lake City, UT
Experience the world of birds at Tracy Aviary's two unique locations in Salt Lake City, including a showcase of birds from around the world in curated botanical gardens and a natural wildlife oasis along Pia Okwai (Jordan River). Learn about endangered species like the Northern Helmeted Curassow while supporting conservation through community science. Reconnect with the wonder of nature through interactive bird viewing and environmental education.
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The Exotic Resort Zoo
Johnson City, TX
Venture into a wild family adventure at this privately owned and operated safari park home to over 700 animals from 45 species across 110 acres. Experience a tractor-ride with an expert guide offering off-road access and close encounters, or self-explore the park in your own vehicle at your own pace. Guided tours include the interactive walk-through trail and family-friendly petting zoo, with the option to hand-feed many animals.
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Havens Petting Farm
Blue Mounds, WI
Bond with farm animals at this working petting farm offering hands-on experiences with goats, sheep, alpacas, llamas, ducks, rabbits, and more. Enjoy interactive activities including a corn box, rope swing, and pedal cars, plus climbing opportunities and photo spots throughout the farm. Open seasonally from April through October, this family-favorite also offers mobile petting services for events and special occasions.
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Covers Apple Ranch
Tuolumne, CA
Covers Apple Ranch offers visitors a miniature train ride through tunnels and around a pond. Guests can also play in the tree house and visit barnyard animals. The main ranch house features a deli with home-style food and a bakery with homemade baked goods. Fresh-pressed, 100 percent natural cider is also available.
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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Sanford, FL
Discover diverse animal species and native plants at this AZA-accredited zoo and botanical gardens nestled on spacious grounds in Sanford. Interactive animal encounters with sloths, rhinos, and other wildlife complement scenic botanical displays and engaging attractions like a miniature train and virtual reality experiences. Perfect for families seeking hands-on education, the zoo offers daily keeper chats, seasonal events, and conservation programs connecting visitors with wildlife.
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Erie Zoo
Erie, PA
Celebrate a century of wildlife connection at the Erie Zoo, marking 100 years of bringing the community closer to nature through memorable experiences and meaningful action. Explore a diverse collection of animals living in naturalistic habitats while enjoying botanical gardens and interactive educational programs. The mission-driven zoo fosters appreciation for nature and supports conservation efforts protecting wildlife worldwide.
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Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma City, OK
The Oklahoma City Zoo invites visitors to step into the wild. Guests can experience Wild Encounters, offering close-up views of animals such as Bears, Galapagos tortoises, Indian rhinos, Bison, Komodo Dragon, and Asian elephants. The zoo also supports conservation efforts through its Round UP For Conservation program.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Houston Zoo

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

Orange County Zoo

Forsyth Nature Center

Sedgwick County Zoo

Wild Animal Safari

Pymatuning Deer Park

G.T. Butterfly House & Bug Zoo

Bear Country USA

Zoomars Petting Zoo

Charles Paddock Zoo

The Kroschel Wildlife Center

Maine Wildlife Park

Eudora Wildlife Safari Park

Alexandria Zoological Park

Chez Fur Fiber Farm

Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center and Woods Garden

Tracy Aviary

The Exotic Resort Zoo

Havens Petting Farm

Covers Apple Ranch

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Erie Zoo

Oklahoma City Zoo