How could anyone not love this place? Yes, Carl's Damaged Pet Warehouse is the actual name and no,…read morethis is not an outlet store where the pets have minor cosmetic imperfections and are 40% off. It's actually a little animal rescue tucked into the backyard of a private property, where you can visit rescued Highland cows, pigs, goats, donkeys, tortoises, ducks, sheep and assorted other members of the Island of Misfit Pets. It's completely free to visit. You stay outside the fence for safety, but you can still pet and feed the animals (and it's okay to get emotionally attached to them!) Sometimes Carl leaves food outside for visitors to hand out to the "damaged pets" or you can bring your own approved snacks like apples, zucchini, carrots and cucumber. Basically a very wholesome BYOS situation. I posted a photo of the full approved-food list so you too can trick some furballs into becoming your new best friends. You can also leave a monetary donation to help with the cost of caring for the animals. You can visit at any time, but remember this IS someone's private property, so obviously be respectful of the home and neighbors.

Finally decided to stop by and feed these cute animals! It was pretty busy when I stopped yesterday…read moreafternoon and many people were there also feeding them. I saw two turkeys, a rooster, ducks, goats, donkeys, a piggy, and a bull. *Free, just follow the posted rules

Very mixed reviews by bias adults acting like children (hey. My b) just take your kid here and let…read morethem explore. Stand idly by while they "figure out a way" on their own. They can do it. Just have to have more faith/hope. With that being said, I've been to this museum a couple times. It always seems to bring new wonder to me as an adult just trying to learn and grow. Very much worth your time. Please don't hesitate to take your time and share your experiences with your kiddos. They just want a little attention. They're KIDS. (:

We love the i.d.e.a. Museum and have been going for years. It's been really fun watching how the…read moreexperience changes as my kids get older. They've aged out of the soft play areas, but now they can spend hours at the stop motion video station and exploring the newer exhibits. The recycling area is also one of their favorites. It's such a quaint little space and incredibly affordable for what you get. I also love seeing downtown Mesa continue to grow, and the museum feels like a big part of that energy. From a parent perspective, it's really easy to visit. There's ample parking, it's very stroller and diaper bag friendly, and it's a perfect place for a playdate. You can actually have conversations while the kids explore and move between activities. The mural in the courtyard is gorgeous and the puppets are always a hit with my kids. It's one of those places we keep coming back to.

I can't send them enough praises! BEST 12 yr old party ever!!!!…read more They thought of everything! Decor to match the bday girls "theme". Sleeps 10! Had a karaoke machine. set up table for dinner right out front. They drive up and set the whole trailer up and came back around 10 am to clean up. NO mess for momma to clean up! Great set up- clean and up to date. All the girls walked away claiming BEST PARTY EVER!!!!

The Slumber shack was absolutely amazing! We had a surprise going away sleepover for our girls and…read moretheir friends and they had the absolute best time ever! Booking was super easy, communication was quick and seamless. Vanessa even took the time to specially personalize Small details in the RV to make it extra special for our girls. The day of setup, they were so fast and professional and went the extra mile to go over everything and were even available for questions via text throughout the nice. The best part, no sleepover mess inside our house while in the process of packing to move. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to have a super fun memorable sleepover experience!

Awesome experience here with our three year old grandson, who we had for the weekend. We have been…read moreto a few other indoor playgrounds, but this was, by far, the best. The main reason was the staff. They were really good with the kids and seemed to really like their job. There was a ton of activities for our grandson to do. It's one of the few times where he hasn't told me he's ready to leave 30 minutes after we take him somewhere. I really liked the ambience too. There was music playing, which provided a lively atmosphere, but it wasn't so loud that it was annoying. Every kid I observed was having so much fun. The highlight of the visit was when he decided he wanted to do the climbing wall. Because of his age, I was hesitant but he actually did very well, and the safety gear looked really secure. He loved the challenge. The entire facility was very clean, including the bathroom. We will definitely be going back! Thank you, Uptown Jungle

We have been coming to this fun place for the past few years. The kids love it a lot! There are…read morevarious different kinds of activities to play from sliding, climbing, trampolines until a ninja play. They also offer the birthday party group with the two hours or more as you wish. As a parent; I found this place is easy to keep an eye on your kids, safe and a lot of choices for them to enjoy their fun time!. This place could be very crowded during the weekend and late afternoon especially in the summer time. If you are looking for the fun spot for your kids and not sure where to go, come and check this place out!

Beautiful park. Very clean and captivating. The pond was filled with ducks when I was there, which…read morewas nice to see. The playgrounds are a nice size and the kids I was with enjoyed themselves. It was my first time there, but I'm sure I'll be back again to enjoy the path and scenery.

Great park, sad because there slides are closed right now. The train, wave rider and merry go round…read moreare awesome!

This is an amazing place for younger toddlers! You can spend the whole day here with all the…read moredifferent areas they have to play. There's an eating area where they can snack and warm up some food. The place is super clean and Mr Lee is so friendly and polite. I have twins and didn't feel anxious myself that I would lose them. It's a plus that the place is geared only for the younger kids. We can't wait to be back

Great place for our toddler to play! It was $15 for the day (we stayed 1.5 hours). It's clean,…read more big, two bathrooms, tons of slides. They don't have much play food for the kitchens and zero dolls, but otherwise I think they have a nice variety. We will definitely come back- they have a 6 pack pass that we will purchase next time (makes it about $10 a visit). Very nice Asian gentleman at the front. Cubbies for stuff. They don't have that purple caterpillar that's in some of the pictures, just FYI. It's only for younger kids, which is perfect and why we will go back- no need to worry about baby getting in the way of bigger kids. I definitely do recommend this place

These folks are the best. I was able to hang out with my great-nephew today. When we walked…read morethrough the door, they immediately greeted us. The young lady there immediately took my nephew to show him stuff as I talked. He found a "senior moment - can't remember what it's called" and his eyes lit up. It the round rock with crystals inside. We saw replicas and fossils galore. We left with the "??" and a projectile point. What a great store with fantastic people.

While I was visiting my sister and her family, I asked my niece to show me her collection of…read moregemstones and fossils. We got to talking, and she mentioned this store. She's a huge fan! Her mom and I went out of state for a few days, and my niece's work schedule is the graveyard shift, but we made plans to visit the shop before I headed back to the airport. For some reason, I had a picture of a roadside set up. Needless to say, it was not. I'm guilty of judging a book by its cover, because this small package (shop) was filled with things to look at, do, and buy. It was like a mini museum, but you can touch everything! We bought a few bags to pan through, and I bought a couple of silly things for my kids ("kids" 26 & 34). I really enjoyed myself here, especially with my family. I wish we had more time to spend, but I had a flight to catch (now with some gemstones), and my niece needed to get some sleep before her shift. I'll ask to go again when I visit next time!

Always a 10/10.. professional employee's, vibe, atmosphere, attitudes and warnings if needed. Thank…read moreyou, love my summer pass!! See you tomorrow too!? Ps- I'm still here for 2 more races and dinner, plus pre-planning parties in December and of course 9/1/26

Had a great time at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games! This…read moreplace is basically an adult playground with go-karts, arcade games, good food, and plenty to keep you entertained for hours. The go-karts were definitely the highlight, and the food was surprisingly good for an entertainment venue. The entire facility had a fun, energetic atmosphere, and it's a great spot for a date night, group outing, or just a competitive day with friends. My only real complaint was the temperature in the go-kart area. It was noticeably hotter there compared to the rest of the venue, which made the experience a little uncomfortable, especially while wearing the required gear and racing. Hopefully, that's something they can improve. Overall, though, we had a great time and would definitely come back. Just be prepared to work up a sweat on and off the track!

After researching Urban Air, we decided to go all in and purchase memberships for our family. Three…read moreUnlimited memberships and about $730 later, we were excited to see if the experience would live up to everything it promised. The Good There is a lot to like about Urban Air. The variety of attractions is impressive and gives kids plenty of ways to stay entertained. Between the go-karts, free-fall ride, rock climbing walls, laser tag, elevated obstacle course, and trampolines, there is no shortage of things to do. The go-karts were one of the biggest hits of the day. Our kids absolutely loved them and would have happily ridden them over and over. They were easily one of the standout attractions and one of the main reasons we felt good about purchasing the memberships. Laser tag was another highlight. The arena is surprisingly large, and the equipment feels like what you'd expect from a dedicated laser tag facility rather than a side attraction at a trampoline park. It was probably my personal favorite attraction. Most importantly, our kids had a blast. They left excited and already asking when they could come back, which is ultimately what matters most. The Bad The biggest surprise came when we learned that some attractions included with the "Unlimited" membership are not actually unlimited. We discovered this when an employee marked our kids' wristbands to track how many times they had ridden the go-karts. Since the go-karts were one of their favorite attractions, it was disappointing to learn there was a limit on something they enjoyed so much. What made this more frustrating was that when reviewing membership options, the pass advertises "Full Attraction Access Included." Based on that wording, I naturally assumed that meant unlimited access to all attractions during a visit. Instead, it appears the "Unlimited" portion refers more to unlimited visits throughout the month rather than unlimited use of every attraction once you're inside. To be fair, there may be details somewhere outlining these restrictions, but during signup and while reviewing the membership information, we couldn't find anything clearly explaining which attractions have limits or how many uses are included. Greater transparency upfront would go a long way toward setting proper expectations. Fortunately, our kids didn't seem bothered by the limits, but it was still an unexpected surprise. The Ugly My biggest concerns involved safety oversight and supervision. The employees we interacted with were friendly and polite, but many appeared quite young, and there were multiple occasions where staff seemed more focused on socializing than actively monitoring attractions. This was particularly noticeable in the rock climbing area, where children were climbing 20+ feet into the air while attached to retractable harness systems. The equipment itself appeared safe, but active supervision is just as important. Another concern involved the free-fall ride. During our visit, the ride was out of service, but the exit gate was not properly secured. Because of this, children were able to enter the attraction area through the exit and begin accessing the ride before an employee noticed and redirected them. Thankfully the ride was not operating at the time, but it took a moment for staff to recognize what was happening. While no one was hurt and the situation was corrected, it reinforced some of the attentiveness concerns we observed throughout the visit. For a facility designed primarily for children and featuring several higher-risk attractions, supervision and securing access points should be top priorities. Overall Despite the concerns, we still had a positive first experience. The attractions themselves are genuinely fun, the facility offers a lot for active kids, and our children had an amazing time. Because we've already invested in the memberships, we'll absolutely continue visiting and will be interested to see how future experiences compare. It's possible that visiting on a Tuesday evening during the summer contributed to some of the staffing and supervision issues, especially since the park wasn't particularly busy. If I could give half stars, this would probably land around 3.5 to 4 stars for me. The attractions, especially the go-karts and laser tag, are excellent and delivered exactly what we hoped for. However, the lack of clarity around "Unlimited" membership benefits and the safety oversight concerns keep it from earning a full five stars. Urban Air has the potential to be a fantastic family value, but clearer communication and stronger attention to supervision would make the experience feel more aligned with the premium price of admission.

I took my four kids here and ended up spending close to $200. I wouldn't mind paying that if the…read morefacility was clean and well maintained, but unfortunately it wasn't. We arrived right when they opened on a Thursday morning, so it wasn't a matter of the place getting dirty throughout the day. The facility looked like it desperately needed a deep cleaning. There was a dead cockroach on the floor, many of the surfaces looked like they hadn't been wiped down in a while, and the foam pit was especially concerning--the foam blocks looked old, dirty, and in need of replacement. For what admission costs, I expect the facility to be maintained much better. My kids still had fun, but the lack of cleanliness made it hard to enjoy the experience, and I don't feel the condition of the facility matches the premium price. On a positive note- the staff was very friendly.

We went there for the birthday party and everyone had a blast!…read more It's open large space, easy to keep an eyes on your kids while they are playing. This place could be crowded in the afternoon so make sure go there a little early if you can, so you have more space and less people around if that something you prefer! The staff there are super friendly and very helpful. Fast and friendly service. They also have snacks counter offer if you need a little break for the kids. Overall we had a great experience and enjoyed it a lot. If you are not sure where you want to go or try for indoor places -- it might be worth checking out th is place.

Two kids jumping with socks, $59 - lots of jump space, workers that seemed to be in their own…read moreworld. Two water bottles $7 No food or drinks allowed to be brought in. The kids had fun... but we're not allowed to order food after asking THREE times! I thought that was strange... Lots of Birthday parties... they have a membership ; seemed like a good deal for someone who brings their children daily, but we passed. Must sign a waiver with all your personal information required before jumping.