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Location
Accessibility
No service animals allowed onsite
Visitor tip
Book guided tours in advance or arrive early - they're highly recommended by visitors for close-up animal interactions and off-road access to 7 different pastures, but typically have 30-45 minute wait times
Best time
Visit on a weekday for a superior experience compared to weekends; reviewers specifically noted weekday guided tours were less crowded and allowed better animal viewing and interaction opportunities
About The Exotic Resort Zoo
Rustic cabins on a wildlife reserve. Laid-back woodsy cabins on a wildlife reserve, plus an outdoor pool, a playground & free zoo tours.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Johnson City, Texas Hill Country
- Animal Collection
- 700+ animals, 45+ species
- Tour Options
- Guided tractor tours and drive-thru vehicle tours
What visitors say
I had a weekend getaway over MLK day to Exotic Resort Zoo, we had 3 families with little kiddos staying at their cabins. It was a great weekend. The cabins are a dated but have all the necessary amenities. Bring your own toiletries…
We did the guided tour on a weekday and definitely preferred that over any other drive in zoo we’ve been to! They take you off the main road so you can get up close to all of the animals, and there are so many different kinds to see.…
We have stayed multiple times as the zoo! We absolutely love this place!! There are so many animals to interact with- the ride through the park is the best! It’s a nice ride through 7 different pastures! The staff is always friendly and…
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Did You Know?
- Houses 700+ animals representing 45+ species in a safari park setting with guided tractor tours that take visitors through 7 different pastures for close-up animal interactions
- Offers unique interactive experiences including camel kissing, giraffe feeding ($5 per person), and a dedicated petting zoo, with guided tours mentioning baby zebra sightings
- Combines overnight cabin accommodations with zoo access, where cabin guests receive 1 guided tour and unlimited self-drive tours included with their stay
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