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From what I observed when I went there, the people are safe although they get close to the animals. As other reviewers said this liability waiver is to protect them from lawsuit just in case someone go crazy and do something unusual. Parents who come to this facility should keep an eye on their kids although the place is a safe enrivonment and fun for everybody. Just follow the rules and do not let the kids go astray.

I believe it can be done with a wheelchair. But, wit the recent rain and flooding, It would be a good idea to call and ask before heading down. They might have a alternative for this. The staff will try their best to accomodate you.

I like the Ayres Lodge 1251 Tavern Rd in Alpine which is about 15 minutes away, I'm sure it would be a fairly inexpensive "Uber" ride and worth the ride. Also, Alpine is about 45 minutes from downtown San Diego, CA!! Plenty of beautiful places there as well. Good luck and have fun on your trip!

Yes on reservations, go to the website and look at the various levels of membership or visiting, prices have gone up. There is an added fee of 9.00 to purchase the membership online, I haven't done the one day as I usually take a friend and it is cheaper to get the annual pass. Be careful, if you purchase the pass where you have to id the second person, you cannot change to someone else. Also, no refunds! As a splurge, feeding one is a nice treat, you will be outside the enclosure and feed with a long metal fork (think old school pointer the teacher used). Closer that you would normally! Take your camera!

Yes, you need to make a reservation by calling 619-659-8078 I am sorry this is an all adult Retreat no one under the age of 21 in the retreat However Lions Tigers & Bears does have a family campover coming up in October. "The Spooky Campover"