We went July 13, 2021. My 3 kids (age 14, 12, 7) loved the “encounter tour” more than any zoo. Rachel & Sam were delightful animal guides. They were humorous, very educational, gentle and enthusiastic. They were protective of my children and gentle with the creatures. It was 2 hours of close animal encounters. Most but not all of the animals we got to pet and hold. There was not one boring moment. We were completely entertained. We were captive to the beautiful animals of Barn Hill Preserve. It was only 12 miles from Ocean City. Do not miss this awesome experience! It doesn’t look like anything on the outside but the facility is new and the experience was worth every penny.