What families say

Kids tend to love this dark, cave-like exhibit under the Desert Dome, with bats, gators, crocodiles, and a wooden dock path over water full of turtles and beavers—plan for a somewhat smelly, low-light experience where photos won't turn out well, so just take it in with your own eyes. Be aware it can draw big crowds, with one family reporting a 1-2 hour wait to get through on a weekend morning, and one reviewer described the bat cave as chaotic and loud (kids screaming, an adult clapping), which upset both them and the animals—so it may not suit noise-sensitive kids, and you might want to visit right at opening.

Ages 5–16