Darby Acres Farm - Charlotte, NC 28216 (See your email conformation for the address for your tour) 9395 Hutchinson Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216

"My fiance and I recently went and did an hour tour and had an absolute blast! The guide was very knowledgeable and amiable, the animals were adorable and friendly, and the location was very well kept! Would absolutely recommend for anyone looking for a weekend activity! We plan on checking out their exotic rescues next and will definitely bring friends here when they're in town! Only thing worth mentioning is there are some steep hills on the gravel road to get there, so some vehicles may have difficulty accessing the location in the event of heavy rain. Just follow the directions in your confirmation email and it'll be easy to find!"

"We did the safari tour and 3 encounters. The tour; unlike most zoos where you just stare from afar, you get to be upclose and personal with the animals. We were able to pet many of the animals and hand feed them. The tour group was small, which was nice, and the guild was super friendly and engaging. You will get dirty so definitely dress appropriately. The encounters; I really appreciated that each encounter was not rushed, the animals were clearly calm, happy and not stressed at all, and the handler gave us tons of info. We were able to feed, pet and play with the otters and lemurs, and held and pet the reptiles. It was a wonderful experience and I would 10/10 recommend."

"Visited Darby Safari on New Years and it was one of the coolest experiences I’ve done in Charlotte. Absolutely do the extras, they are totally worth it-getting up close with the animals. All of the team members are very knowledgeable and friendly, especially Molly who did a great job running our tour. I cannot recommend this place enough!"

"When I say this is an experience you can’t miss, I mean it. We did the safari, and it was beyond worth the price, honestly, I would have paid double. They keep the groups small so you get great interactions, the staff were AMAZING. Knowledgeable, kind and made it so much fun. This is hands down the best animal interaction experience I have ever had and plan to come back again and again. 1000% recommend. Book now. Immediately."

"I have been to the safari side twice in about a month. Went with part of my family the first time and brought friends the second time. Not one negative comment out of anyone as we always talk about our experiences. Everyone absolutely loved it. Keepers are very knowledgeable. You can see how much they love and how well they take care of all the animals. I love the small group setting as they walk you around the area. What I LOVE even more is the private encounters you can have with certain animals. This place will be on the top of our list to take out of town guests. Looking forward to our next visit as this place could never get old."