rolling hills wildlife adventure

I've visited this zoo many times, and each time it gets better! Be sure to go early before it gets too hot to have the best chance to see active animals. Make sure to stop by the museum that's included in your zoo admission, you won't be disappointed!

We were very impressed with the Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure. All of the exhibits are modern and expertly done. The kids had a great time and the cost is very reasonable. We will visit again!

Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure is probably one of the most frustrating attractions I've visited. On the one hand, the park is so much more peaceful, clean and uncrowded compared to other zoos I've been to.But on the other hand I've seldom felt more bored at a zoo--granted much of this is out of the zoo's immediate control.The first pleasant surprise was seeing that you could rent a stroller when you got your tickets. Excellent! They even have scooters for the handicapped.The signs are pretty intuitive and before long you'll arrive at a lake with some of the brightest fish I've seen--colorwise, that is. When you throw them fish food they writhe over each other with more reckless abandon than shoppers at Walmart on Black Friday.The fish food dispenser was in need of repair--unless 25 cents is really supposed to give you only about 10 pieces of fish food. You could shake it a few times to get closer to your money's worth.Around the park at appropriate intervals are misting tubes to cool you down. I can tell you that Sunday around 2pm in July is grueling. So then you get to the first few animals, depending on which route you take. The lack of crowds means you can get a great view . . . of animals that are busy sleeping. I'm not an animal activist by any means, but even I felt a little pity for the SNOW leopard panting in the shade from the heat and humidity. Also in regards to viewing . . . you are either really close, ridiculously far away, or viewing is not even possible. For example, the geese and flamingos you can get within touching distance. But if the animals deem it to be too hot and run inside, some of the indoor areas are completely inaccessible to visitors--can't even look in a window in some cases. Have fun looking at empty stalls. It unfortunately reminded me of that line in Jurassic Park, "You, um, do have dinosaurs on your tour? Right?"I think a few GoPro cameras and TV screens would be an excellent way of letting visitors see the animals when they're hiding inside or in a corner somewhere.There is a nice--if sometimes questionable--variety of animals. I believe this attraction with its lack of crowds and quaint, inviting atmosphere could be something really spectacular. But when most of the animals are either inactive or unviewable there is definitely something to be desired.

Animals has large enclosures with good and appropriate landscaping. Large, shaded viewing areas with seating along the way. Good sized restrooms are air-conditioned. Ample easy parking with large, shaded picnic area. The best part for me was the pet sitting they offer! $5.00 to keep your pet in an air conditioned kennel while you go play!

Recently my daughter and I visited the Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure a few miles outside of Salina, Kansas. First, we were impressed with the lovely landscaping and layout of the grounds. As we visited the various areas, we saw well-cared for exotic animals in large, natural, habitats. Well-placed displays gave interesting information about the animals which made this visit quite educational as well as enjoyable.