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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RD, San Antonio, TX 78266
830-438-7400
Ranked #20 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 130 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Ranches
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: Ranch that offers wildlife viewing.
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Houston TX
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Visited on a overcast day with temps in the 60s, a weekday morning and the animals were very active. There were not a lot of visitors so we had a slow drive through. I love that they allow unlimited trips through which was not allowed at other parks I have been to. We took over a hour to drive through... More

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Houston, Texas
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We've visited this wildlife park several times with our young kids. They always enjoy seeing the exotic animals. This was Memorial Day weekend so the crowd was heavy. This meant enduring a long line at the gate, and a long wait at certain spots in the park such as at the ostrich areas. I wouldn't recommend this attraction for teens... More

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See 3 more reviews by rogerm001 for San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a great place to visit and enjoy life. The trip is great to take the family on or even just another companion. The journey is taken in your car for a few miles into the hills outside of San Antonio. The staff are extremely friendly, and are down to earth people who have joy... More

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Houston, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This ranch is tucked away in the scrubby forests east of San Antonio. A friend and I found it by happy accident. The ranch offers a series of paved trails for drivers to navigate, all while semi-acclimated wildlife mill around your car. Some critters will nose into your window or sunroof in the never-ending hunt for food. (This can be... More

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See 3 more reviews by samadhi44 for San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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awesome attraction animals come straight to the car and even INSIDE WINDOW!!!! they even have a petting zoo and gift shop you can visit! only downside to this is the wait, single trail that you follow car by car some ppl tend to stay feeding animals causing a build up in traffic

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See 8 more reviews by StephRoxx for San Antonio
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The giraffes were caged and the area the animals live in is quite small compared to the Fossil Rim Wildlife Ranch in Glen Rose. You can see where the boundaries are and it feels like a large open cage. We were there right at open and followed the feeding truck. You would think the animals would have been fed prior... More

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See 5 more reviews by JoeyWi for San Antonio
G.P. TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We had a lot of fun going through the park. Animals walk right up to the car and will eat our of your hand, even though they tell you to drop it on the ground. The 2 middle sections (cannot remember their names) were deserted, but the last section was great! The Ostriches (sp?) and Zebras were very eager to... More

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See 4 more reviews by Sierra S for San Antonio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is one of my favorite places to go in/near San Antonio. I have been four or five times over my lifetime and always want to go back. It is fun for all ages. The animals are usually very playful and hungry so they visit your car. You can see zebras, deer, antelope, ostriches, goats and... More

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See 5 more reviews by runge_sean for San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

AMAZING and fun will continue to take all my guests for a visit I have been there 3 times now on my way to many more

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See 2 more reviews by Charlene R for San Antonio
Houston, Texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Yes, it's an safari in your own car. This ranch is amazing. When you enter you pay the fee and you get a bag of free food to feed to the animals. Buy an extra bag of food. Trust me on this one, you gonna need more food. Animals approach your car and you can feed them off your hands.... More

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