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Sunrise Childrens Zoo
250 Ansborough Ave #2134, Waterloo, IA 50701, United States
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Tr
Review №1

I went for the first time and it was so cool. You are able to feed the animals if you take $5. It is free to get in and then you buy a sandbucket of food for the Animals. ITgey use that $ to keep running the zoo. It is so amazing. My kids really enjoyed it.

Br
Review №2

Its great! I volunteer there and am learning much about the different animals. Admission is free to the public, but there is a small fee to buy food for the various animals if you want to feed them. A great experience for both kids and adults!

Al
Review №3

A nice petting zoo for animal loving kids.

Cu
Review №4

Great little zoo for the kids, can get up close with many of the animals. My young kids have fun visiting here every summer, and I have fun as well

Ta
Review №5

The kids had a great time

Ab
Review №6

This is NOT a zoo! This place is tiny and ONLY has, goats, a cow, chickens, rabbit, 2 miles, 1 peacock, and 1 deer. This is a pretting zoo NOT a zoo. The photos make it look like there are huge barns but in reality they are tiny little sheds. The animals looked well cared for and their stalls were clean. Thats a huge positive.

Am
Review №7

Its a nice way for young children to enjoy seeing and learning about farm animals. They can feed them if they want to and it is educational as well. Its kept clean and the animals that are there are well cared for.

br
Review №8

Only giving 1 star because I had to otherwise would have got 0 from my family. Animals were in horrible conditions. The owner was there and I pointed out to her that the donkey needed fresh water it was black with algi floating in it, she was incredibly rude and said we clean then every hour and I said that wasnt cleaned an hour ago lol she said shed have someone take care of it, I went on to feed the chickens and my sister said the owner was whispering to other volunteers and pointing at me. This place needs shut down. They had a peacock in a small cage when it spread its feathers it wasnt even able to fully because there was no room. People were teasing animals, this place needs to be shut down. I will be there when they open again to document on a YouTube channel the care these animals receive. I will expose this place and see that it gets shut down

ch
Review №9

Some animals were taken care of and then theres the rabbits and the cats and Guinea pigs which shouldnt be there there were rabbits and and cats that were malnourished and not being fed could feel sharp bones cause they didnt get the nutrients they need I own 2 French lops and couldnt leave this place without calling animal control because they are not taking care of these animals right... and the workers (kids) didnt work they just went around holding animals. water looked dirty and the cages had poo every where place should be shut down in my opinion

Sa
Review №10

Really cute small place for kids to stop in and see an assortment of animals as well as feed some of them and pet others. Nice staff. Well kept grounds and healthy animals.

Do
Review №11

Sunrise childrens zoo is a nice place to take kids. Its very clean and the animals are well cared for.

Ja
Review №12

Love the staff and animals! Great place to spend time woth your kiddos!!

Am
Review №13

First time there and it was a great trip. My grand kids had alot of fun..

Ma
Review №14

Super fun place to take the kids.

Jo
Review №15

This zoo is small but fun for younger kids. You can get up and close to the animals, and feed a few of them.

Da
Review №16

Very nice petting zoo! I work with adults with Disabilities and are always looking different activities to do with them for little or no money and this is a favorite!

Za
Review №17

I love this place, they have the best: animals, location and very friendly staff

Je
Review №18

My 4 year old LOVED it!!!

Pa
Review №19

Animals were nice and seemed healthy. Free admission and cheap animal food a plus. Small children will enjoy themselves. Problem is one worker believes the correct way to advise children on the correct actions is to scream at them. My 12 yr old son bent over to show my 2 yr old daughter a chicken roaming and when it ran he followed for a couple steps and was immediately screamed at to stop chasing her chickens. He was by no means chasing and is a very obedient child. She still found the need to scream at the top of her lungs at him. When put off by this and considering leaving the other workers could only say...yeah. not supposed to chase the chickens . No apologies... just that we were wrong. Not a good way for a place supposedly surviving off donations to treat children. Needless to say no donation from us on our visit.

Am
Review №20

Should have taken pictures while there but the animals were not taken care of. It was a hot summer day, all of the smaller animals (kittens, rabbits, etc.) seemed dehydrated (one kitten and rabbit in particular were about to pass out). There were just workers (kids) running around playing with these poor animals and nothing was being done to help them. It was sad, and when we left we had to call animal control because no animal should live how these were. Hope to see some changes this summer.

Sp
Review №21

Amazing. Also great prices for animal food

Ka
Review №22

The conditions the animals are living in are far from ideal. Their enclosures are too crowded and without any items for stimulation. Its generally a very depressing place. The deer in particular appeared to be in distress. I really think they should be closed down.

Da
Review №23

Family friendly donation petting zoo.

De
Review №24

Great place to introduce children to farm animals.

Br
Review №25

Free to get in, I wish more people donated to keep this running. Great place for kids to learn and play with animals.

Ma
Review №26

Loads of fun for kids and parents! Great place to take the kids on the weekends.

Ra
Review №27

Great little childrens zoo

Me
Review №28

Hands down best place to visit every year, love the animals and staff !!!

Br
Review №29

Pretty good experience other than the goat that attacked my daughter

Ca
Review №30

Great place to take the kids. Just dont care for peeps that let their kids run wild.

Be
Review №31

It was fun and there were lots of farm animals to pet i give it 5 stars

Be
Review №32

My 2 yr old loved being able to interact with the animals

gl
Review №33

Reason why Im giving this a 2 star is because I asked a lady nicely to get a kitten out of a cage and she rudely replied im not going to get the cat out for you because theres a rabbit out and pointed at a table that the rabbit was on and i think the animals are Over fed with junk food thats just my opinion and If people like that are gonna be snooty they Shouldnt be allowed around children

Am
Review №34

This place should have been shut down years ago. Really disgusting place. The animals always had poop in their pens and their water is never fresh.

Re
Review №35

Great family fun

Ma
Review №36

Love petting the animals. Her kid friendly. :)

To
Review №37

Google said it was open, but it was closed. Unfortunately I had no way easy of knowing that

Ca
Review №38

My son had a nice time here.

Sh
Review №39

Great place.. Love the animals

Wa
Review №40

A great place for kids of all ages!

Pa
Review №41

Ok was looking for a cat but cost too much.

Br
Review №42

Great place for kids.

ro
Review №43

Fun for my kids

li
Review №44

Free admission but pay to feed animals ... balances out.

Kr
Review №45

My son loves this place

An
Review №46

Really fun.

Br
Review №47

Wonderful little place

De
Review №48

Its small but does have a variety of farm animals

Sa
Review №49

Awesome free activity for kids

Ro
Review №50

Animals are in bad condition!

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  • Address:250 Ansborough Ave #2134, Waterloo, IA 50701, United States
  • Site:http://sunriseexchangeclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 319-234-4110
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–7pm
  • Tuesday:11am–7pm
  • Wednesday:11am–7pm
  • Thursday:11am–6pm
  • Friday:11am–6pm
  • Saturday:12–4pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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