My huband and I have just been over for a visit to his mum and sister. I had sent a review from an English paper to mum who booked us a place at KISMA. Kennard showed us around - a wonderful experience. I finally met moose up close and so enjoyed hand feeding him (Melbourne). The other animals were a... more

On Monday, August 31 My wife and I brought our 4 year old granddaughter to the Kisma Preserve in Trenton. A blond woman in the ticket booth took our $37.50 admission fee and directed us to a fenced in area to wait for the next available tour guide. After a 10 or 15 minute wait, we were picked up by... more

After reading the reviews on this site regarding the "Preserve" I can only come to the conclusion that those who have provided favorable ones did so because they are either friends of the owner or that they are the owner in disguise. They are completely not people friendly and are frankly not really animal friendly either. I have seen them... more

thats why its not called "acadia zoo" any more!!!!!! heather took it over and changed it to kissima "reserve", not zoo..... RESERVE..... following me? in this area, unfortunately, sometimes there is a need for someone to care enough to take everything they have and dedicate it to the care of amimals. example... the moose. he was found, no mom around.... more

I had visited this place when it was the Acadia Zoo and it was a joy to visit--this is now a place where what they really care about it getting your money--once you pay there are NO REFUNDS even if you have not gotten in--I apparently unitentionally insulted Heather when asking about someone selling monkeys in Ellsworth --not like I... more

We really walked away dumbfonded from our visit to the Kizma Preserve. Although our guide was pleasant enough, the overall atmosphere seemed hostile to visitors...that our presence was being tolerated but we were more of a bother than a welcomed guest. I did not enjoy the lockdown feeling. It concerns me that children are not tolerated. Considering that these are... more

I went to the zoo to look at the animals, and I had no problems. There were children there and even when they would talk loudly it would bother the animals. Those with the children were removed, and rightfully so, this is the animals home, not a real-life entertainment center for tourists and kids. I would recommend this place, they... more

I was very disappointed from the beginning. The lady at the gate was rude and yelled at my two year old son for saying goodbye to the monkeys. I will never go back & I will tell everyone that it is not worth it. more

So, this is not a Zoo, which is why it's been renamed the Kisma Preserve. All of the animals here are rescued, they are not captive animals like a zoo. The are wild, which is why the preserve is very strict in their rules and guidelines. They are also a non-profit organization, they do not receive state or federal funding,... more