Congo River Golf & Exploration

Nothing wrong with a little mini golf. Prices aren’t terrible, course is fun, the scavenger hunt was an added activity, and I really liked the spinners at some of the holes that changed up the game a bit. Took my 15 yoa sister who had never been mini golfing and she had a good time. The course was crowded on a Saturday night which made for some waits at holes but it did draw out the game a bit and make us play slower. Good for families and couples on a date.

Fun place and family friendly! We didn’t even let the light drizzle stop us! The Groupon deal was great too.

My 10 year old nephew and I went today and had so much fun. We paid extra to feed the gators, hold one and enjoy the arcade but it was worth it.
The guy helping us (I forgot his name) was very friendly and patient with is. He even came out to feed the ducks with us so they’d come closer.
My nephew lost his ball twice in the surrounding water and they gladly gave us extras.
I’d go again. It was fun!

For the born competitor in you, or simply the guy who’s looking to kick his ex-​girlfriends butt in a round of Mini Golf after her repeated attempts to challenge your ability to putt up a hill into a crashed airplane, this spot is probably right for you.
After picking the best ball to match your wardrobe/​spirit color you set out on the journey to get through each of the challenges. This is definitely a popular location so be prepared to wait behind giant families of screaming children and awkward teens on their first dates. It’s not a nuisance, just a part of the game and a time to really let the trash talking flow. Be forewarned that, if you loft your ball into a parking lot, it will cost you 50 cents.
Also, just for the record: I won.

My friends and I came here after dinner one evening. Parking is around back. When you first walk up, there’s a bridge that has baby gators just floating around underneath it. They’re cute and you have the opportunity to feed them too. We got our games for a decent price and went to go play. On your score sheet is a treasure hunt or eye spy sort of game. As you move through the course you write down where you find the items and you win a prize at the end of your game. I ended up winning $ 1 off my next game. They have a variety of holes with obstructions, hills, waterfalls, & more. At some holes, you can find a spinning wheel to spice up the game a bit with options such as shoot standing on one leg, stand anywhere on the course to block another player, kick the ball and other creative moves to make the game more interesting. We really had a good time.

We were scrambling to use a Groupon that was about to expire and found out it was valid at this location which was so convenient for us.
It’s located off 436 so you won’t have any spectacular views but it is still a great deal of fun. It probably took my husband and I about an hour to get through 18 holes. So this is the perfect, inexpensive outing to kill some time on a lazy Sunday.
The grounds seem to be well maintained and make for some fun but cheesy photos. You are also given a scavenger hunt to attempt throughout the course. We ended up getting a couple of the answers and when we were finished, the employee ended up giving us some vouchers just for participating. Ended up with a free game and coupon for a future visit.
You also have the option to feed the gators either before or after you play. The food (cut up pieces of hot dog) comes in a small bag and you can attach to a pole and feed. None of the gators were taking the bite and we noticed several pieces under the water. So I wonder if they were full or sick of hot dogs! We ended up just dropping our pieces into the water because we would’ve been there all day.
Overall, love the location in the suburbs and away from tourist central. This is a great option for a date and also very family friendly. If we are in the area again with time to kill, we’d definitely swing by (pun intended) !

overpriced and can be packed but it makes for something to do on a lazy day.

Staff is friendly. However if you want a drink better have $ 2 in change because there is no refreshment stand there

Lots of fun. Great rate with our group of 20, only $ 8.00. Best to go after dinner to avoid the heat. We started around 8 pm. Oh, did I mention I had the low score of 43? Try to beat me!

Solid mini course. Not too difficult; I suck at golf and I parred.

So it was my first time playing Min Golf… so I really did not know what to expect.
Chose this location as it is literally less than 3 minutes from my house! So the location is very convenient for those in the Altamonte and surrounding areas.
The baby alligators are awsome to stare at! me and my friends walked in and thought they were statues! we kept staring and staring and then BOOM they moved! and once one moved they all moved. Paid $ 5.00 per person to hold one of the baby alligators and they let you take as many pictures as you want, so its definately not a bad deal.
The 18 holes where fun and entertaining. Im definately not an expert and will need some major practice before coming out in 1^st place. but i thouroughly enjoyed the experience. They have these spinners at the start of each hold which gives a twist to each player.
Scavenger Hunt was my friends favotrite part! It added to the game and experience as we looked through all the holes to find the various items. They give you a scratch off at the end (btw, dont scratch too hard! we had to get another one becuase we actually scracthed off the whole thing).
Great Saturday afternoon experience :)

I’ve been coming to Congo River for over 12 years now, and it is a consistently good experience each time. Sure, they’ve added some things with gator feeding/​holding, and «gem» mining, but those are all just side notes to the mini golf. Over the years, they have kept the course in good shape, resurfacing it when it got too matted down, and touching up obstacles that fell into disrepair.
I never go here without a coupon, and typically a buy one/​get one can be had in many of the very inexpensive Orlando area coupon books you can buy off of sites like Living Social. That combined with a kid under five equals a cheap, fun experience.
Many holes are not overly challenging, something as an adult I would like to see increase, but I also understand the family aspect has to be maintained. They have a scavenger hunt that you play to seek out six different items (a hat, a shield, a spear, etc.), and those are relatively easy to find. That is also a way to possibly earn a free game, as if you complete that, you get a scratch off card that offers different discounts.
Don’t bother with the arcade here, it is full of games that died off many years ago. As for the gator feeding, it can be a bit frightening for little kids, as they essentially give you some cut up hot dogs and a plastic fishing poll with a place to put the hot dog onto it. Those little suckers can get aggressive quick. Leave that for the older kids that are understanding that not every animal that looks mean might be out to get them.
Finally, check out the course before you pay. If you see a bunch of empty holes as you come in the side (which is the back nine holes), but a bunch of people clogging up the first few holes, you might be in for a long wait unless you skip a few holes. Inversely, a crowd at those holes might no necessarily be a bad thing, especially if the front holes are clear.

Congo River s a fun way to spend an hour, if it isn’t too hot outside. We went in August right in the middle of the day so we felt like we were melting. I’m sure people driving by thought we were crazy, and we were the only ones there (no surprise). But it was my son’s birthday and that’s what he wanted to do. Actually, the caves are quite comfortable and there is a lot of shade but it’s still scorching.
I thought the course was nice, like other Congo Rivers, but the prices are pretty steep. Here we were on a weekday afternoon in the miserable heat paying $ 11 for a round? And that WAS the weekday discount price! Ugh, if the temp is over 90 the cost should drop to $ 5. We had a BOGO coupons which helped some, but it was still pricey. And the gator food costs $ 4 and all you get is one cut up hot dog. Still, it was really pretty fun. We had our own Gator Jumperoo show. Those little gators can really jump!

Ahhh, mini-​golf, so plentiful in Central Florida, so inexplicably rare in my home area of South Florida. Avid golfer that I am, I had hoped to play 18 at a real course over the weekend, but couldn’t find the time, so settled for a quick round here at Congo River, practicing my putting on the carpet among the totem poles, canoes, baby alligators, and whatnot.
Oh, who am I kidding, even if I had played real golf, I still would have insisted upon a mini-​golf outing. On the whole, this Congo River location doesn’t boast the most difficult holes I’ve ever seen, but a couple of them can be challenging, particularly the lone par-​4. A lot of the holes are par-​2 — with most of these, it’s not too difficult to make par with some distance control off the «tee box,», but pretty hard to make 1. There aren’t that many opportunities for Phil Mickelson-​esque disasters on this course, though. As such, good place for kids and/​or less-​skilled golfers.

Nice miniature golf course, great for the kids and family events.
Not to bad for the price $ 10.00 per person will get you 18 holes. The place I kept clean and in good condition plus they have alligators and turtles by the entrance you can feed.
Nice place to home with friends and enjoy a game of gold, plus when you get to the top of the course you can see the surrounding area.

We were in the area to celebrate with family and got the itch to do something fun and outdoors. We had passed Congo River the night before on our way to dinner and thought this would be a great way to have a little fun in the sun without having to go to far or get caught up shopping, we were right.
This is by far the best putt-​putt course/​location that we have played in a very long time. Every hole has something new and different and on some holes they have a ‘challenge wheel’ you can spin to add another level of fun/​difficulty to your hole, such a riot! If having fun course elements and challenge wheels isn’t enough for you they also have a course scavenger hunt! On your scorecard there are 5 – 6 items hidden throughout the theme of the course for you to find as you play; the best part about this is that they aren’t all in gimme locations, you have to actually look for some of them.
Even though you’ve completed the course the fun doesn’t have to be over just yet. For starters when you show them your completed scavenger hunt you get a scratch off for each player, we got 3 free games of golf and $ 1 off Congo Mining (you can pick a bag and sift through the dirt for gems or stones), best part for us being from out of town, these NEVER expire. Then, if you want to play again in the same day if you bring your scorecard back it’s only $ 5/​person. They also have an area with a ton of little alligators that you can feed. Overall this was a great few hours for us to get out and enjoy the weather, quite a few laughs, and keep us challenged; so much FUN!!!

Kids loved it. 4 and 5 year old boys + clubs+ gators = fun

Excellent location and the course is challenging! The have a small arcade and you can feed the gator. They also have a nice room for birthdays.

Location: Very conveniently located. 5 mins from the Altamonte Mall. Close to other shops in the busy part of 436 in the Altamonte Springs area.
Price: Comparable to other mini golf places (at least the other 2 that I’ve been to) at approximately $ 11/​person. They give you scratch-​off cards at the end so you can win a Free Golf coupon or a $ 1 Off coupon or others. If you keep your scorecard, you can also get $ 1 off the next time you go.
Fun/​Difficulty: The difficulty levels throughout the 18 holes are well-​varied, which makes it pretty fun. There are some really tricky multi-​level ones (I like those the best), and there are also some that are pretty much a straight shot.
Staff: They have usually been very nice and friendly. I’ve been there numerous times (at least 6) and have only encountered one strange person in the staff.
It does get really crowded on weekends, which is expected, so just take that into account when you decide to go on a Friday or Saturday night. We have had to wait an additional 5 – 10 mins at every hole on occasion.

Was in Orlando for a wedding and a bunch of us decided to do a little mini golfing in our downtime. I don’t think we could have found a better place. When you first walk in you are greeted by a pond filled with alligators. For only a couple dollars you can get special alligator food and a stick to feed them. It was actually quite fun to see them hang out in the sun and go after the food.
After we had a little fun feeding the gators we decided to mini golf. The holes were fun and were a mixture of downhill and uphill shots that made it exciting. Their water features props were fun. It was definitely not the traditional windmill setup which was nice.
The staff was nice and the course was in pristine condition. I definitely recommend this place to anyone that is looking to scratch the mini gold urge we all know we have.