El Pony Charro

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An amazing family who provides a magical service that comes to your home. I made contact w this company through Yelp and Osbaldo was super easy to make arrangements with. They brought 2 beautiful, well-behaved mini ponies dressed like unicorns with beautiful saddles. They were super nice and patient with the kids, explained pony thinking, and even coaxed some shy kids closer to the animals. They made my daughter feel so special on her birthday and I would happily use them again, and recommend highly. I was surprised when they let the children ride the ponies! That was an unexpected

Son, birthday boy with special needs that we're VERY MUCH accommodated. Our appreciation is with you!

Coryann E.

So first, the response to my request was a.s.a.p. Not only that (mind you it was late at night like 12am and I was searching due to a cancellation) I also got booked. When the couple showed up I explained "my son has autism and makes many noises as he's non verbal if it would frighten the horses or mmmake them uncomfortable". After his first ride, they continued to suggest my son ride the pony the entire time as he didn't understand sharing due to his disability and just completely accommodated his special needs leaving our second rented pony as the swap out. A+!!!!!! They walked around for two whole hours with our children/guest and I just have to say the PONIES ARE BEAUTIFUL, the couple was professional and kind, and the service was just amazing all around. I was very happy and appreciate them both for their time and help to give my son and his family/friends a special day. Thank you soooooo much!! You brought so much joy to us today!!!!! We are extremely grateful not only that you were here for us but that we supported a family that is very mindful and care so we'll for your animals. Your amazing and your reviews prove it!

Julia R.

El pony charro was a fantastic company to work with!! Professional, friendly, on time,etc. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to have ponies for their party! Ponies looked great and were well controlled. Made a great memory for my family/children to cherish for years to come! Price was also wonderful!! Fully recommend!

El Pony Charro was the best part of our Great Granddaughter 3rd Birthday. The excitement on the children faces when the pony walked in. To be able to gallop and ride a pony will live on forever in their memories. Thank you so much, for your kindness and gentleness with the children. Patricia

Anita J.

We booked the el pony charro for my son's birthday , and we totally recommend this party rental . So we called them to make Reservation and picked the pony , and they arrived on time with the pony . Kids have a lot of fun !

I hired El Pony Churro for my granddaughter's 13th birthday. I was quite impressed. First of all, they were on time, the horses were very clean and healthy, the two young men who guided the horses were very respectful, nice and did a fantastic job. If you are considering hiring this company, it's a fantastic choice.

Stacie R.

Absolutely, 5 stars, without a doubt, for El Pony Charro! I rented them for two hours at my daughter's 3rd birthday and it was a great experience. So here's the thing I realized after looking into something like this for probably a month straight: most places won't respond to you, let alone give you a quote, and when they do get back to you with a quote, it is an outrageous cost that makes you question wanting to do this activity in the first place. El Pony Charro was the opposite of all this. I asked for a quote via yelp. They got back to me almost immediately. Then we started conversing through text, and they were always responsive and easy to get a hold of. Very upfront with details. They had me pick which pony we wanted, and we went with Barbie who is the beautiful tan one with white hair. The owner, I believe his name is Ubaldo, is excellent, friendly and makes sure to work with you on the details. I wasn't sure where or what time we were going to do the party and he was okay waiting on those details without taking a deposit or anything. Or date was locked in. This was so reassuring, because honestly with COVID, we weren't sure we would be able to make this kind of party happen, so there was no risk in booking him when I found him. But it all worked out and we couldn't be happier. They arrived on time, stayed the whole time and made sure the kids got to say goodbye to Barbie before she left. They even dressed her up as a unicorn with no extra cost. Which is how it should be right! Because they reuse all that stuff, why should I pay more for them to just put it on. One place wanted to charge $25 just for the headdress. Fernando, I believe was his name, is Ubaldo's son who helps walk the pony around with the kids on it. He was very friendly and patient with the kids. They do charge a fee if they have to travel to you (which they did for us, but this fee was still much less than any other pony rental I found) and only take cash which wasn't a problem, but just FYI. Fernando told us that they also rent out full size horses for the same prices, and hoanestly, we might try to do something with them again in the future! Great experience, especially for my daughter and her friends.

El Rey surprised our horse loving daughter after school and gave her a ride home :).

Nicole G.

Best birthday gift ever, and the staff was awesome. Prompt, priced right, and professional. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to do something a little different and special to rent from El Pony Charro.

G M.

They had a major setback due to vehicle problems and were late but so professional for arriving. The kids at my sons 1st birthday had an amazing timeee!

John T.

I called around to many other pony ranches in the greater Bay Area and everyone was either unresponsive or booked for my daughter's birthday weekend. I was referred to El Pony Charro by a pony ranch in Sacramento who wanted $500 to make the trip. Considering that our party was for our 5-year old and about 10 of her friends, that's pretty steep. They referred me to El Pony Charro and I'm so glad I called! For half the price, they brought a pony for 2+ hours and did an amazing job. Every child had multiple opportunities to ride the hand-lead pony in our backyard. I don't think there was a single child who didn't leave with a HUGE smile. Some of the adults were more excited about the pony than the children. El Pony Charro was very professional and even picked up the pony poop on the way out. Thanks, El Pony Charro!

Kassie R.

Update: We just ended the party and the horse was a hit! Everyone asked how much it was and we're shocked at the price. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

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Still the best pony place. The owner is kind, on time, reliable and has sweet gently ponies for the kids! Highly recommended 5 stars! read more

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Wow! When I say El Pony Charro brought joy to our daughters 5th birthday, I'm not exaggerating! I just love how he arrived on time! He even sat in the car for some time until we were ready to surprise our daughter. When he brought the pony out "Paulina" my daughter was sooooo happy! I forgot the owners name (shame on me) but he was so patient with the kids. His vibes were unmatched! He smiled throughout the whole time he was there! Made the kids feel special! He suggested group photos, individual photos, even brought the pony to where we sung happy birthday for my daughter to get cool pics and vids! I would highly recommend them! Oh and he also cleaned up the poop from the pony! Very responsible! Thank you again for contributing to the joy of our party! read more

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If you're considering using El Pony Charro for your kids party, I'm here to tell you JUST DO IT! I was blown away by how much fun and excitement this pony brought to my son's second birthday party. Communication was great and the pony showed up looking beautiful. You can tell he cares about his animals and they are well taken care of. So much fun for the kids and the adults. More than worth the $$!! Thank you El Pony Charro!! We loved Paulina read more

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They brought a pony for my son's 4th birthday party and it was a HUGE hit!!! Communication and pricing were both seamless. Thank you so much! read more

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An amazing family who provides a magical service that comes to your home. I made contact w this company through Yelp and Osbaldo was super easy to make arrangements with. They brought 2 beautiful, well-behaved mini ponies dressed like unicorns with beautiful saddles. They were super nice and patient with the kids, explained pony thinking, and even coaxed some shy kids closer to the animals. They made my daughter feel so special on her birthday and I would happily use them again, and recommend highly. I was surprised when they let the children ride the ponies! That was an unexpected read more

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Coryann E.

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So first, the response to my request was a.s.a.p. Not only that (mind you it was late at night like 12am and I was searching due to a cancellation) I also got booked. When the couple showed up I explained "my son has autism and makes many noises as he's non verbal if it would frighten the horses or mmmake them uncomfortable". After his first ride, they continued to suggest my son ride the pony the entire time as he didn't understand sharing due to his disability and just completely accommodated his special needs leaving our second rented pony as the swap out. A+!!!!!! They walked around for two whole hours with our children/guest and I just have to say the PONIES ARE BEAUTIFUL, the couple was professional and kind, and the service was just amazing all around. I was very happy and appreciate them both for their time and help to give my son and his family/friends a special day. Thank you soooooo much!! You brought so much joy to us today!!!!! We are extremely grateful not only that you were here for us but that we supported a family that is very mindful and care so we'll for your animals. Your amazing and your reviews prove it! read more

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Oswaldo and Ray were fantastic!! Ray was the most beautiful, well-mannered unicorn for our party and Oswaldo was awesome with all of the kids and guests and helping them get off and on the pony. I would highly recommend El Pony Charro not only for their exceptionally well-mannered ponies and staff, but because they were willing to work with us when we had to cancel our party time due to an unanticipated illness, and then reschedule. Thank you so much El Pony Charro!! read more

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I booked with El Pony Charro twice for my daughter's birthday. The owner was always quick to respond when it came to booking the ponies. Also, the ponies always look like they've been well taken care of. My daughter along with her friends enjoyed the ponies very much, and always ask for them at our gatherings. I look forward to booking their next pony ride from this company again. read more

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Julia R.

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El pony charro was a fantastic company to work with!! Professional, friendly, on time,etc. I would 100% recommend them to anyone looking to have ponies for their party! Ponies looked great and were well controlled. Made a great memory for my family/children to cherish for years to come! Price was also wonderful!! Fully recommend! read more

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Patricia R.

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El Pony Charro was the best part of our Great Granddaughter 3rd Birthday. The excitement on the children faces when the pony walked in. To be able to gallop and ride a pony will live on forever in their memories. Thank you so much, for your kindness and gentleness with the children. Patricia read more

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These guys are awesome! We had a mini horse come for daughter's birthday. The horse was so sweet with the kids, and everyone got a ride a few times within the two hours. The kids loved it. This was so worth it, the price was so worth it. Definitely will be hiring them again!! read more

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Melissa M.

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El Pony Charro was hired for my nephews birthday a couple of weeks ago. Not impressed and really questioning the good reviews here. They were 45 minutes late, with no communication and we were unable to get in touch with them. When they finally arrived, a teenager with a pony was dropped off. This poor kid clearly doesn't have enough experience for this to be ok. One of our guests fell off because the saddle was too loose. Absolutely unacceptable. To make matters worse, this poor kid and the pony were stuck waiting for his ride for TWO HOURS after the party. No apologies from this company for their unprofessional behavior, I hope that poor kid got one. Along with some training from someone that has a clue. read more

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We booked the el pony charro for my son's birthday , and we totally recommend this party rental . So we called them to make Reservation and picked the pony , and they arrived on time with the pony . Kids have a lot of fun ! read more

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Gunter Z.

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Another rental from El Pony Charro and same friendly pones and handlers again. This is now a tradition at our HOA holiday community event.

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Em S.

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I hired El Pony Churro for my granddaughter's 13th birthday. I was quite impressed. First of all, they were on time, the horses were very clean and healthy, the two young men who guided the horses were very respectful, nice and did a fantastic job. If you are considering hiring this company, it's a fantastic choice. read more

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KMP M.

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Had a great experience with the ponies. Affordable price and great service . My daughters enjoy the ride and the horses were friendly. read more

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Absolutely, 5 stars, without a doubt, for El Pony Charro! I rented them for two hours at my daughter's 3rd birthday and it was a great experience. So here's the thing I realized after looking into something like this for probably a month straight: most places won't respond to you, let alone give you a quote, and when they do get back to you with a quote, it is an outrageous cost that makes you question wanting to do this activity in the first place. El Pony Charro was the opposite of all this. I asked for a quote via yelp. They got back to me almost immediately. Then we started conversing through text, and they were always responsive and easy to get a hold of. Very upfront with details. They had me pick which pony we wanted, and we went with Barbie who is the beautiful tan one with white hair. The owner, I believe his name is Ubaldo, is excellent, friendly and makes sure to work with you on the details. I wasn't sure where or what time we were going to do the party and he was okay waiting on those details without taking a deposit or anything. Or date was locked in. This was so reassuring, because honestly with COVID, we weren't sure we would be able to make this kind of party happen, so there was no risk in booking him when I found him. But it all worked out and we couldn't be happier. They arrived on time, stayed the whole time and made sure the kids got to say goodbye to Barbie before she left. They even dressed her up as a unicorn with no extra cost. Which is how it should be right! Because they reuse all that stuff, why should I pay more for them to just put it on. One place wanted to charge $25 just for the headdress. Fernando, I believe was his name, is Ubaldo's son who helps walk the pony around with the kids on it. He was very friendly and patient with the kids. They do charge a fee if they have to travel to you (which they did for us, but this fee was still much less than any other pony rental I found) and only take cash which wasn't a problem, but just FYI. Fernando told us that they also rent out full size horses for the same prices, and hoanestly, we might try to do something with them again in the future! Great experience, especially for my daughter and her friends. read more

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Nicole G.

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Best birthday gift ever, and the staff was awesome. Prompt, priced right, and professional. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to do something a little different and special to rent from El Pony Charro. read more

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They had a major setback due to vehicle problems and were late but so professional for arriving. The kids at my sons 1st birthday had an amazing timeee! read more

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Yesterday El Pony Charro came to my home daycare. It was a wonderful time! Ubaldo did a great job leading and helping the children. Barbie is very sweet. I am very happy I chose them. read more

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John T.

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I called around to many other pony ranches in the greater Bay Area and everyone was either unresponsive or booked for my daughter's birthday weekend. I was referred to El Pony Charro by a pony ranch in Sacramento who wanted $500 to make the trip. Considering that our party was for our 5-year old and about 10 of her friends, that's pretty steep. They referred me to El Pony Charro and I'm so glad I called! For half the price, they brought a pony for 2+ hours and did an amazing job. Every child had multiple opportunities to ride the hand-lead pony in our backyard. I don't think there was a single child who didn't leave with a HUGE smile. Some of the adults were more excited about the pony than the children. El Pony Charro was very professional and even picked up the pony poop on the way out. Thanks, El Pony Charro! read more

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Update: We just ended the party and the horse was a hit! Everyone asked how much it was and we're shocked at the price. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

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Zeanub S.

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By far the best company to hire when looking for some great vibing entertainment. They were so good with the kids and getting those pictures in for the parents/gram!! Very easy bookings. Great prices!! Fast response to text. Very reliable and right on time. I couldn't have asked for anything better. The whole neighborhood came out to see their beautiful ponies!! read more

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John N.

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I rented the pony remtal charro for a gathering at my church and it was almost 50 kids .They were there exactly on time and they were very organized in helping with the kids with a smile on their face.Thank you Pony Rental Elcharro definitely we will work with you again read more

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Nothing but great people (handlers) ! The horses were beautiful well behaved and a hit with our guests. We hired El Pony Charro for my nieces 7th birthday and she was so surprised. The littlest guest was scared at first but then never wanted to get off ! Haha my family members loved the fact we did something different and they loved this idea of having ponies for our cowboy/cowgirl themed party. I had an easy time contacting and getting quotes from the owner. Easy to get details from him also so everything could run as smoothly as possible for him the ponies and us. Again, the handlers were great and friendly. I would definitely hire El charro pony again! Gracias! Por su servicio ! Nos encantó a todos! Chulada de animales! read more

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Rey the pony visited Joseph today on his 4th Birthday and he was perfect!! Such a beautiful and friendly pony, I highly recommend El Pony Charro for parties!! read more

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We rent a horse for photo shoot at the beach, they got at the beach on time, very friendly service we really enjoyed that special moment. read more

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Great staff, pony was well cared for, clean, feet trimmed, tack fit and was in good condition. Very well behaved pony walking our property without even flinching as balloons would randomly pop from the balloon arch. Would recommend/use again. read more

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We hired El Pony Charro for my daughters 4th birthday party since she is obsessed with unicorns and horses. The business was really responsive in answering my questions around safety etc on the pony for young kids. He also was easy to text and plan with. We selected Le Barbie with a flower crown and unicorn horn and the kids couldn't have been more thrilled. She was so calm around loud children and was well behaved and trained. My daughter literally thinks this is her pony that lives on a farm. She even asked to come visit Le Barbie and El Pony Charro said we could come anytime! We plan in making visits and would hire them again in a heartbeat. read more

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This is a late review. The ponies were great! Ulbaldo is very easy to communicate with and quickly responds. His family and the ponies were great and very sweet with the children. We had La Barbie and El Grasshopper and they were both great with the kids. I would definitely recommend El Pony Charro to anyone! read more

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Abby L.

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We rented two pony's for my sons 2nd birthday and he LOVED them. The staff was on time and friendly. And they worked good with the children riding the pony's. I would definitely recommend them! read more

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Wasn't even looking for a pony but came across them said why not add a surprise to my daughters birthday. Gave them a call gentleman who answered the phone was friendly and easily able to book. They came out on time and the pony was a hit. Very friendly handler will definitely recommend thank you! read more

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We hired them for our daughters 3rd birthday party. They were great! It's a family run business so super friendly and great service. The owners son came to our event with El Rey. He was so good with the kids. Made sure the kids were comfortable and happy. Would highly recommend them. read more

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Great service! The gentlemen arrived with the ponies on time. Both were very patient with all the kids. Prices were great and they had a pretty good selection of ponies to chose from. read more

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Darcy C.

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All my daughter wanted for her birthday was a unicorn and this pony was absolutely perfect! Well tempered and super cute!

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We booked a pony for my daughter's birthday party and it was so wonderful! They were right on time and had the pony dressed as a unicorn. My daughter had such a magical birthday party and the pony was relaxed and great with all the kids. We had an excellent experience and would definitely recommend El Pony Charro to anyone looking to book a pony for an event in the San Jose area! read more

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So fun!! They did a great job with the kids, explaining about the pony and walking in endless circles (even trotting and running alongside in the hot sun at the older kids request). The 20 month old baby was delighted, the 8 year old ecstatic, and the parents and aunt felt safe and got tons of photos! The pony was beautiful and really well trained. They even scheduled within 24 hours of our request. Highly recommended! read more

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I'm more than satisfied with Pony Charo. They were available with short notice, reasonably priced (I had contacted a couple other ranches who were booked), and helped me choose the right pony for the occasion. The plan was to have the pony arrive as a surprise for my niece's Spirit: Riding Free themed birthday party. The handlers arrived just in time with Paulina and she was very well-behaved and calm with the kids. The handlers were great, the kids had fun, and my niece loved the surprise. Thank you for making this a memorable birthday! read more

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We are so happy to have had El Rey visit our daughters first birthday. Booking a pony from El Pony Charro was the best choice we made, Ubaldo made the booking easy & recommended El Rey for our party. He also sent current pictures of the ponies to help us make our choice. The pony handler was so patient & professional with us & a few of the kids were able to take a nice ride guided by the handler up & down our street. Thank You El Pony Charro for your service! read more

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Beware of this company !! I hired them advanced for my son's 16th Birthday. We were so excited to rent the mechanical bull. I texted on Tuesday to confirm everything was set for Saturday. I get a call at midnight then again the following day Wed at 6 am to tell me the mechanical broke at their last event and he was trying to fix and he was unable therefore he was canceling at the last minute. With three days before the party we were unable to hire another company because they were all booked. Disappointed!!! read more

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San Jose, CA 95127
Downtown
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(408) 836-8065
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Does El Pony Charro take credit cards?

No, El Pony Charro does not take credit cards.

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Does El Pony Charro have parking?

Yes, El Pony Charro has parking options. Valet Parking

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Yes, El Pony Charro has free WiFi.

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Best pony rates in the bay. We offer pricing for a Mechanical Bull as well and big horses for your next party.

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“They had me pick which pony we wanted, and we went with Barbie who is the beautiful tan one with white hair.”

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Adventure waits for kids this summer at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo…read more The after care program I work for has their summer camp program and this was our first field trip of the summer. There's various picnic areas throughout the park, and we were placed in the picnic area across from the playground. The picnic area had about four picnic tables and garbage bins. It was spacious enough for twenty-eight kids and five adults. The play area was a hit with the kids, ropes, tunnels, and more. The rides are more for younger children such as four or five. The group we had were kindergarten, first, and second graders and kiddie swings and granny bugs were not appealing to the age group of campers. The kiddie roller coaster was a hit. They have a zoo portion but unfortunately we were not able to view. The bathroom stalls near the rides and the play area were too small with only two stalls, made for long lines. Overall, a fun experience that the children enjoyed. Maybe more bathrooms to accommodate the large summer camp groups and a few updated rides to cater to the older children.

If your a parent, this place is a no Brainer. Your child will love zoo animals, great rides for…read moremost kid/ toddler ages, some for adults and kiddos together. Then you also have Danny, the parks Moscot. There's a tram/train ride and I believe your kiddo will love it. Our kiddo asks for him slot lol Then there's the puppet theater, great to have a little break in between rides lol They also have food vendors vendors! Thank you!

Back-to-Eden Ranch

5.0

(122 reviews)

I'd just lost a family member and my boyfriend brought me here a few days after. It was such a…read morewonderful experience interacting with the animals and I even got to hold a baby bunny. This farm even had trampolines and a swing set which brought out my inner child. I loved how we could really take our time and just hang out. The owner was so kind and you can tell they truly love the animals and treat them well. Thank you so much for healing a little piece of my soul!

We brought our daughter here to see all of the wonderful animals and weren't disappointed! It was…read morepretty expensive ($35 per adult, $15 per child, $10 for food to feed the animals) - $95 for three people. We had a great time and saw the cows, goats, chickens, rabbits, and alpacas! The owners were extremely welcoming and kind. They brought us a baby rabbit and little chick to hold and really facilitated a fun experience. I would highly recommend!!

Bunny Gurus

4.7

(53 reviews)

This is a wonderful program that we Were introduced to…read morewhile taking Easter bunny pictures! It is healthy, calming and respectful to the animals.

We had them come for a children's picnic this past Saturday, the bunnies were great but the staff…read morewere incredibly rude and gruff, several people commented about how strict they were about their rules and were so unfriendly

D'Rose Petting Zoo

5.0

(47 reviews)

We had a birthday party over the weekend and D'Rose Petting Zoo came through after a last minute…read morecancellation from another petting zoo. It was literally the day of the party that they were thankfully available! They really exceeded our expectations and we loved having them be part of our celebration. They brought goats, chickens, bunnies, mini pigs, and we requested their pony. They were all so sweet and friendly. We will definitely have them over again for future events. Thank you so much D'Rose!

We hired D'Rose Petting zoo for the second time. The owners arrived early and we loved the…read morevariety of animals. Little chicks and rabbits were cute. The goats enjoyed munching on our grass. If you're looking for a petting zoo, I highly recommend this company.

Once Upon a Pony & Petting Zoo

4.7

(35 reviews)

We had the absolute best experience with Teresa and her mobile petting zoo for my daughter's…read morebirthday! From the very beginning, Teresa was incredibly responsive, kind, and so easy to work with. She brought the most adorable array of animals--including bunnies, guinea pigs, and the sweetest goat ever named Joey! All the kids (and adults!) were completely delighted. Teresa made sure everything ran smoothly and created such a joyful, memorable experience for everyone. You could really tell how much she cares about the animals and I truly cannot sing her praises enough. She was an absolute gem to have at our event--so much so that I honestly just wanted to hang out with her all day! Highly recommend.

We've used Once Upon a Pony for several years during the summer at my center. Teresa brings a great…read moreassortment of friendly animals and the kids always have a blast. We'll continue to invite her back in the coming years.

The Tortoise Home Campbell

4.3

(49 reviews)

We visited the tortoise ranch today with three first grade classes, and it was honestly my favorite…read morefield trip I've been on so far, and my son's favorite too! The kids and adults all learned so much about tortoises, and the whole experience was incredibly informative, hands-on, and just so cool. How often do you get to get up close and personal with giant tortoises like that?! The owners were so knowledgeable and kind to open up their home and space to all of us. You can tell how much they care about their animals and sharing what they know with kids. Such a fun and unique experience, and we can't wait to come back again with my youngest for his field trip!

We went on a field trip with a kindergarten class (ages 5-6). Everyone was really excited to visit…read moreand it felt like we had discovered a hidden gem at first. Unfortunately, the experience quickly changed due to the rude behavior from the owners. During our visit, the owner yelled at the children - YELLED. This video is just a small example of what happened. There were multiple instances where both the man and his wife raised their voices not only at the kids, but also at the parents. While the children still managed to have fun, the overall environment felt stressful and uncomfortable for many of us. We understand that managing large groups of young kids can be challenging, but the way the situation was handled made what should have been a positive field trip feel uneasy and disappointing.

Weinberger Homestead In Silicon Valley

4.9

(27 reviews)

We celebrated my kid's 4th birthday! Last minute thought and when I reached out to Tina she opened…read moreup some appointment for the date I needed.. and I truly appreciate it. The couple puts in a personal touch so the kids can enjoy and the group too. The tour was fantastic and well paced. The animals were happy, healthy, calm and friendly with the kids. Kudos to the couple for managing this beautiful tour while they have a little one We took the 12-1 tour but because I have kids, Tina was kind to let me use the picnic area and stay on for a little bit longer so I can feed the kids and also let them play around a bit.. Thank you, Tina

It's a small business started by Tina and Julian during the pandemic. They love the animal and…read morestarted the farm way before they started the business. If you like a small family exclusive farm educational experience, this is for you. Julian and Tina are such a sweet sweet couple! Julian knows all about his animals and takes great care of them. Our 7 and 2yo boys absolutely loved the animals and the very natural experience. There're dozens of hens, a few goats, ducks and even peacocks. We were especially impressed by how much attention Julian pays to safety. He separates the animals while our toddler was petting ducks.

Animal Art Farm

5.0

(29 reviews)

This place is awesome. The owner is extremely energetic with both my little girls. Animals are…read moresuper friendly and there is so many fun activities around this whole area. There's also a spot where the animals are not in so yhe kids can play with the toys and sand. 100% would recommend and we will be returning. The owner said they are going to be open on the weekends, certain days.

I happened to visit this magical place today for a child's birthday party. My visit today had a…read moreprofound impact on my life, and that's not an exaggeration. I have been in a bit of a funk for the past several days due to an upsetting issue that I have been dealing with. I have been struggling to get my own energetic vibration back up to a comfortable place and maintain it there. As such, I have been walking around feeling like a character from an antidepressant commercial with a dark, rainy cloud hanging over my head. Every now and then, the rain would stop for a while, but the cloud persisted. Until today. I experienced true bliss every moment that I spent at Farmer Jen's farm today. I pet the most docile llamas with the beautifully soulful eyes. I painted with an adorable, super chill bearded dragon named Sunshine relaxing on the table. I pet beautiful corn snakes, helped children tie knots for a craft, made my own craft (which involved painting chickens on rocks while surrounded by the unusually friendly chickens), and watched my kids joyfully paint and play. It was almost as though we stepped into a movie, complete with background music from a perfectly curated playlist. One of the partygoers was crying about their artwork not turning out the way they wanted, and Farmer Jen jumped in and beautifully helped them (and literally turned their frown upside down with her compassionate words and actions). My blues seem to have vanished after visiting this idyllic farm and spending time with these strangely mellow creatures. It struck me that Farmer Jen never once expressed concern over kids interacting with her animals. She is super mellow and happy, and her calm and content energy seems to permeate her entire property and all of the creatures there. I'm so grateful for today's experience, and can't wait to go back there again someday.

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo

4.4

(392 reviews)

For the price, it's definitely a little gem in Palo Alto. Having a little young, I didn't even know…read morethat Palo Alto had this zoo but we decided to take a trip one day to come check it out. You have to make a reservation I'm guessing so it doesn't get overpacked. As soon as you enter, there's a ton of indoor activities for the little. There's a dino area right outside and then on the other side is where the zoo part is. There's not a ton of animals but the animals that are there were pretty active when we were there. There was a tortoise, birds, rabbits, fish, flamingos that we actually got to feed and a few others that I'm forgetting. Again, not huge but it was enough that we probably spent about a good 2 hours there. After that, there's also a park right behind it so if your kiddos aren't tired already, they can burn off some energy there. If we lived closer, I would consider getting a pass but for now, we'll do some day trips there

We recently took our son to the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo and had a great time overall. It's…read moreone of those places that's perfectly designed for younger kids. There's a little bit of everything, from hands-on science exhibits to animals, climbing structures, and the dinosaur garden. What I appreciated most was how interactive everything was. The exhibits encourage kids to touch, build, experiment, and play rather than just look at things. The zoo itself is small, but that's actually part of the appeal when you're visiting with young children. We saw flamingos, meerkats, rabbits, and other animals without having to spend an entire day walking around a massive zoo. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it was incredibly crowded. It felt like every exhibit had a cluster of kids around it, and it was sometimes hard for my son to get a turn or really engage with certain activities. I understand it's a popular destination, but the crowds definitely took away from the experience a bit. That said, it's easy to see why so many families love this place. It's clean, well-maintained, educational, and genuinely fun for young kids.

Emma Prusch Farm Park

4.3

(292 reviews)

This was such a fun park and it seems like a lot of school field trips come through. The playground…read morewas really diverse and the chicken playground looked super fun. It was really nice there were exotic fruit trees from so many different places. So it was really nice to walk around to see the different fruit trees.

Nice park on the east side with a lot of history behind it. It's part of a historical area, which…read moregives the park a unique feel compared to others. The park is large and has plenty to explore. You might even spot animals roaming around, I saw a chicken! There are historical houses, playgrounds, large open fields, picnic and family areas, and lots of space for kids to run around and have a blast. The ice cream man comes around sometimes. Overall, it's a fun spot for families and it's kept pretty clean too.

Davenport Beach

4.4

(162 reviews)

This place offers excellent entertainment and beautiful views from every angle. We spent about an…read morehour hiking to all the interesting spots we could find. It is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. However, be aware that getting down to the beach is steep and may be difficult for some people. There is a rope to hold onto for help going down.

OMFG...I finally made it to the swing at the Davenport Beach?! :D…read more I did not read any reviews about this spot before coming here. I just bookmarked for a couple of years, and I finally visited it. My boyfriend and I along with his doggie were having a day out in Santa Cruz. I told him that we should visit this place so that we can swing on the beach. He was down for it, but once we found the way to get down to it--he said, "No way, I'm doing that." I *did* not let that stop me from going down there to experience the swing though. My boyfriend and his doggie stayed at the top of the cliff and watched me climbed down to the beach. Yes, it was pretty treacherous. Thank goodness there was a rope with knots to hold onto. Otherwise, I don't think I would be able to do it successfully without that lifesaver rope. Thank you so much to whoever secured that rope there! Also, I do want to point out I did this in a dress and flipflops?! Crazy right.. Then again.. I'm crazy, I do admit it. ;) There were a four gals and guys down there chilling. I asked them if there was another way to get in and out of here, but they confirm that that was the only way in and out. I got to swing on the swing and took some videos. The swing looked cool from the photos that I seen, but it doesn't swing well straight. It does swing sideways. Lol... It took me about 7 minutes to go down and about 4 minutes to climb back up. I know this because my boyfriend recorded me. Lol... I'm very grateful that I was determined to do this despite the company that I had didn't want to do it. Years ago I let someone that I was with who didn't want to do it influence me to also not do it when we visitied Alamere Falls so I won't let that happen anymore. If there is something I want to do, it's okay to do it alone when other people don't want to do it. That's on self-love, baby! There is two parking areas. We initially parked in the one right across the post office, but then we follow this group to the other one right next to it because it was closer. We walked across the railroad tracks and found the opening to the climb to the beach. I was sore for a few days afterwards in my legs from climbing the side of the cliff, but oh gosh... It was so worth it!

Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve

4.6

(112 reviews)

Incredible hike! However go early because parking is sort of difficult to find later in the day…read more The best time I find to go is early morning since it's cooler and the parking will be easier to find. Around 7-9 am. Super clear trails, beautiful plants and livestock that occasionally walk by. Fantastic hike and I will continue referring majority of my friends here!

I can't believe I've lived here almost my entire life and didn't know this was right in my…read morebackyard! We came here last weekend to hike around 10 am and got lucky with parking. I'd say that's the biggest downside--there is only one small lot for the entire space and fills up very quickly, with rangers monitoring and prohibiting parking anywhere else on Sierra Rd. So either come early or be prepared to make a few circles and speed back as soon as you see someone leaving. The trails themselves have such beautiful views of the South Bay. I do wish there were more signs on what paths are what--there are a couple but there were a few forks where we weren't 100% sure which route would keep us on the loop. It is a pretty steep hike downhill to begin with if you're starting from the lot, which unfortunately means it's almost all uphill back but hey, you can feel good about earning that extra side of fries afterwards! There are also no restrooms so be sure to go before leaving the house!

Waddell Beach

4.4

(30 reviews)

I LOVE to take trips down Highway 1. Local day trips often just take me anywhere from Bodega Bay…read moreup north to Monterey down south, but most times just from the stretch of Pacifica to Santa Cruz. And when I cruise down leisurely down this glorious highway, I won't just gun the vehicle and go from destination to destination. I like to randomly stop at little towns, beaches, roadhouse eateries that's dotted along the way. There are so many beaches on highway 1. I'm still exploring around myself. Pulled in onto this beach as they had a big parking area on the cliffside. This is in-between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, super close to the road that you can take to go to Big Basin. This is not a lying around type of beach. It is very raw and very windy for some reason. Lots of seabirds on parts of the beach, lots of stranded seaweed and due to the wind, lots of white water surf. And a big attraction here actually is due to the surf and wind conditions. Lots of surfers and wind-surfers here that it'll catch your eye even from the highway. Wind surfers are these skilled and brave souls that go out in rough seawater with a parachute like apparatus connected to them, as so they can take flight and take leaps almost at bird level. And they are able to surf more waves without being pounded by rough waves, as they are able to jump from wave to wave via air/wind. Even tho it was too windy for me to sit out there for longer than 30 minutes, it was a blast watching these guys bounce and float around in what would otherwise be dangerous waters. I'm eventually going to knock out all the beaches from Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay, and this one was a special one to knock out.

Such a beautiful beach! It was very windy and cold and I imagine it's like this all the time. But I…read morestill enjoyed my 2 mile walk along the beach. This place has bathrooms and parking. It's pretty big so I can't see it getting crowded.

GrowFit - San Jose

4.7

(48 reviews)

I have only taken my son here once but I have already signed him up to come back. I paid $120 for…read morethe day. It sounds like a lot but when I'm given the security of his safety and knowing throughout the day he is enjoying himself, that $ is well worth it. I was nervous having never even visited the place and only going off of another parents recommendation but the staff gave me direct communication as I continuously checked in (shout out to LuLu) and she provided me the comfort of knowing he's having fun and he told me he wasn't ready to come home until the last min of his day. He is excited to go again. He talked about the fun he had that days for several days after. I would def recommend trying it out even if it's just for one time. I'm sure your kid will talk you into coming again.

GrowFit seems to have a strong formula for highly active kids, and I can see why it is popular…read more However, my personal experience was disappointing due to concerns around supervision, overstimulation, and staff warmth. My son generally does best in more structured environments. This camp felt very busy, chaotic, and highly stimulating for him however he seemed to enjoy the activities very much. With a large group of children, I personally expect very active and engaged supervision, especially during free play. That part made me nervous as I saw on drop off no supervision while boys were playing soccer in my childs group. Ultimately, I made a decision to cut the camp short and move him to a another camp that blends sports and arts and had better student teacher ratios and just more a more personable manager in charge. Although GrowFit does not offer refunds, I still felt more comfortable choosing a calmer, environment. He is doing much better there, and I have less anxiety on saftey.

Taste Buds Kitchen

4.5

(47 reviews)

I took a cooking class here focused on Spanish paella, and it was such a fun experience! The…read moreinstructor and assistants were clearly knowledgeable, attentive, and made the evening really enjoyable. I went with friends and we had a great time cooking together. The portion sizes were super generous; we made tons of baked chorizo croquetas, devoured our entire paella, and still had plenty of lemon ricotta cheesecake left over to take home. Just a heads-up: the class ran from 7:30 to 9:30, so dinner ends up being on the later side. That said, it's totally in line with Spanish dining culture, so no complaints there, just something to keep in mind if you're coming hungry!

love this place! Belinda the manager is super professional kind and so good with the kids! my son…read morehas been attending a few camps and enjoys it immensely. camps are around 9-12pm and everything is so well organized and they know how to keep kids engaged!

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I recently had the most amazing experience horseback riding with El Pony Charro, and the best part was that they brought the horses right to our house! The staff was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure our experience was top-notch. The horses were beautiful and well-trained, and I felt completely safe and comfortable during my ride. We were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery right from our own backyard, and it was such a unique and special experience. I highly recommend El Pony Charro for anyone looking to try horseback riding in a convenient and personal way. Thank you to the team at El Pony Charro for an unforgettable experience! read more

Radwa H.

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These guys made all the kids at our community event happy. All kids had a ride. The horse was so sweet with the kids. They arrived on time and made every kid go home with a sweet memory. read more

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