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Critter Lane Petting Zoo
📍 9100 Critter Ln, Valles Mines, MO 63087🌐 www.facebook.com/CritterLanePettingZoo
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
About Critter Lane Petting Zoo
Critter Lane Petting Zoo is a zoo in Valles Mines, MO. Critter Lane Petting Zoo features exotic animals including sloths, white tigers, camels, baby kangaroos, and snakes, allowing visitors direct interaction through petting and feeding experiences. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 617 visitors.
💡 Did You Know?
- Critter Lane Petting Zoo features exotic animals including sloths, white tigers, camels, baby kangaroos, and snakes, allowing visitors direct interaction through petting and feeding experiences
- The attraction offers camel rides and pony rides as primary activities, with camel rides mentioned in 22 reviews and pony rides in 13 reviews, indicating these are signature experiences
- The zoo maintains a seasonal breeding program producing baby animals that are regularly available for visitor interaction, as noted in review highlights mentioning 'usually baby animals'
- Critter Lane operates with on-site amenities including a food truck, vending machines, and a small train ride, with a quarter-feeding system for monkey interactions
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring quarters or get them from the main office to feed the monkeys - this is a special interactive experience that requires advance planning
- Pack sunscreen and bring plenty of drinks when visiting in summer months, as the venue can get hot and beverage options may be limited during busy times
- Plan to experience the camel rides and sloth encounters early in your visit, as these are the most popular attractions mentioned in reviews
- Visit during summer months to see baby animals, which are regularly featured and add to the experience variety
- Allow at least 2-3 hours for your visit to enjoy petting/feeding multiple animals, camel rides, pony rides, and the small train ride without rushing
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