I Heart Monkey Joes

That’s right, I said it, I love Monkey Joe’s. Now I know that this kind of place is a nightmare for some parents, but for me, I don’t mind it so much. If I can take my 3 kids to a place where they can run wild and get some much needed energy out, then I am all over that.

For those of you who have no idea what Monkey Joe’s is, it’s an inflatable dream place for kids. It just came to my town a couple of months ago and it is super super popular here. It’s basically a huge room filled with inflatables of every kind. Kids can jump and slide until they pass out. They also have food and drinks that you can buy there and they host birthday parties.

It’s a little pricey for most parents though. I have heard quite a few complaints about the price. Here, it is $9 per kid and they can jump as long as they want. The longest we have stayed so far is 2 1/2 hours. I have only paid full price once and the other times I had a coupon. At full price, it’s $27 for all of my kids to play. Not exactly a cheap outing that’s for sure, but it has been great for special occasions and for a sanity saver. When it’s too cold for the kids to go outside, it’s nice to be able to take them somewhere other than McDonalds. My kids love Monkey Joe’s. They’ve even offered to pay for it out of their allowance. Sweet kids, lol!

Now the thing that sold me on Monkey Joe’s wasn’t just the inflatables. Oh no, there’s more to it than that. They not only cater to kids, but they cater to parents also. When I first walked in, I immediately saw to my right black recliners, 2 big screen tv’s, computers AND people on their laptops. That’s right, they have free wireless internet and a place for parents to kick back and relax. My kids know exactly where to find me if they need me. They also just brought in 2 new massage chairs. Oh my!

The other thing that I have loved about Monkey Joe’s that I have not seen other places, is how they take such good care of the kids. My daughter got hurt there on our first visit. Nothing big, just some kid’s big head rammed into her shoulder. One of the people that works there saw it happen, they brought her to me and then within seconds had an ice pack and a sucker for her. And not one of those cheap suckers you get at the bank. A sucker that any kid would be proud of. It’s amazing how fast my daughter healed up and was back playing. I have seen the workers do this time and time again and they have also come up to the parents and tell us to let them know if we need anything. Now that is service and that’s a place I will bring my kids too.

Also, if you’re lucky, Monkey Joe himself (yes, a giant purple monkey named Joe) will come out and play, give hugs and hi-fives and just be silly with the kids. The last time I was there, Monkey Joe decided to go to the little cafe next door and harass the people who were trying to eat. It was hysterical! I like that Monkey Joe guy.

My husband has to work tomorrow and it’s the kids last day of freedom until school starts again. Guess what I am surprising them with? Yep, a trip to Monkey Joe’s. Maybe I’ll slide and jump with them. I have some serious energy to get out after being in the car for 28 hours!!