Back to Underwood Family Farms again for Strawberry picking! I do not know what it is, but these…read morestrawberries are some of the best I've had. Do they taste better because I picked them myself? I don't know! Yes? Regardless, they are delicious. The staff here is always so friendly and they are so welcoming to large groups. This is a great place to run the kids around and there are plenty of activities you can do for free or a small cost, like animal feeding, rides etc. My son loves all the playgrounds! Definitely recommend Underwood if you are looking for a party venue! The kids love it and it's a beautiful space!

I always stop at the somis location on my way home from Ventura. I love taking the back roads for…read morethe scenic views. I stop at their cute farm store to pick up fresh produce and see what goodies they offer. Everything looks so fresh and displayed very cute. I enjoy seeing what they offer seasonally and making new recipes at home from the seasonal produce i purchased. Sometimes it's a little pricey. That's the only downfall to me. I would buy more of its wasn't as expensive. But they do offer a punch card for frequent shoppers. I always make sure to use my punch card. I also enjoy walking to the side of the game stand and visiting the cute animals. It's a small little quick trip compared to the main farm but I always enjoy it.

Booked 3 weeks ahead, cancelled on me 1 hour before arrival - then made me chase my own refund…read moreI booked with Twentynine Oaks Ranch three weeks in advance. An hour before I was supposed to arrive, while I was already on the road, I got a call cancelling my reservation due to smoke in the area. I understand there are liability concerns with air quality, so I'm not faulting the decision to cancel - but everything after that was a mess. On that same call, when she asked, I said I'd like a refund. Two weeks went by with no refund and no follow-up, so I called them. Their voicemail instructed me to leave a text message, which I did. Nothing. I texted again the next day. Still nothing. After three days of trying to reach someone about my own money, she finally picked up - and started yelling at me. It got worse from there. After that last call, she sent me nasty text messages and basically blamed me for not leaving my number. If reaching me was the problem, why not just call back or reach out politely? Instead of a simple, professional follow-up, I got hostility. Cancelling for safety is one thing. Ignoring a customer for two weeks, forcing them to chase a refund across multiple calls and texts, and then yelling and sending rude messages when they finally get through is completely unprofessional. I'd think twice before booking here.

This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had…read more My fiancée booked a Valentine Lovers Horseback Ride last year, and it was a mess from start to finish. This was shortly after the really terrible rains in Los Angeles, so the horses were absolutely disgusting, covered in crusty mud and dirt all over. I had dressed a little cute to take some nice photos during the ride, which I quickly realized was a horrible mistake because we were told that we had to brush the horses ourselves. Dirt and dust was flying everywhere and got all over my clothes. It took at least 20-30 minutes to complete, and it felt like we were paying THEM to clean THEIR horses. We had made it very clear that we were very inexperienced horseback riders since we had only ridden a horse one time in our lives. So we were just looking forward to a very slow, relaxing ride with some beautiful views. However, after about half an hour of a nice slow walk with the horses, our guide (Wyatt) told us that we had to make our horses start trotting. I said over and over that I did not feel comfortable doing that, and I would prefer to stay at a slow pace. However, he told me that we weren't leaving until I made my horse (Biscuit, who might I add is a retired racehorse with all sorts of trauma, I'm sure) trot. After feeling very uncomfortable and trapped since Wyatt was peer pressuring me to make the horse trot (and I didn't know how to get off my horse by myself), I felt like I had no choice. Within minutes of telling my horse to trot, he started going way too fast for me and I couldn't get him to slow down. As a result, he bucked me off and I slammed on the ground, seriously bruising my kneecap and giving me an awful headache because I hit my head on the ground after I landed on my knee. I was crying the entire time, but instead of Wyatt calling someone to grab Biscuit, he MADE me get back on the horse to go all the way back down the mountain. I was crying and begged him to just let me walk him back down, but he wouldn't allow it and said we weren't going anywhere until I complied. I was so shaken up and in so much pain by the time I got back down the mountain, that I was completely numb to the event. I am so thankful that I am someone who is in relatively good shape because if this had been a child or an elderly person, this could have been a fatal event. DO NOT GO HERE. It's probably fine if you are an experienced horseback rider, but if you are looking for an easy gentle ride, this is the worst option you could possibly choose. I think this is the only review I've ever left a 1 star for because of how dangerous this was. :(

Complete joke. Was told I would have reindeer, was given ponies with plush antlers. So…read moreembarrassing. Tiffany was horribly rude to deal with regarding payment. Absolutely no customer service experience. She lives in a different state and is impossible to reach when you actually need her. All around possibly the worst experience I have ever had as a customer (I never leave reviews). Now that I am asking for a refund, Tiffany has blocked me.

I recently celebrated my niece's birthday party with Happy Acres. It was such a great time! We had…read moretwo ponies, a donkey, and a petting zoo for a couple hours. The 20 kids that attended were so happy to spend time with the petting animals. Tiffany was punctual, helpful, fun, and thoughtful. She made sure we got great photos, everyone was safe, and cleaned up as if it never took place. I would highly recommend and will absolutely use again! My niece had a magical birthday!

We were looking for a smaller, more manageable zoo to take our little one and came across The…read moreTeaching Zoo at Moorpark College on Yelp--so glad we did! This place is such a hidden gem. It's very affordable with easy parking, which made the whole visit stress-free from the start. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who let us know about an upcoming animal performance so we could plan our time around it--such a nice touch. The zoo itself is the perfect size for younger kids. They had a great variety of animals including tigers, a lion, several types of birds, and monkeys. The staff throughout the zoo were informative and approachable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, a fun, easy outing that's perfect for little ones. We'll definitely be back!

THIS IS NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL ZOO! If you come here hoping for a vast institution with a lot of…read moreanimals, you will be disappointed but with that being said, I personally really enjoyed my time here. This zoo is so that college students who are studying animal related programs can gain experience meaning they don't have all the animals you see at typical zoos but there were still some really cool ones! And because students are learning they have animals roaming around with them so you could potentially see a beaver or a hawk up close and in demonstration. I honestly think I preferred it here as it was slow paced and not very crowded. I don't believe they had any food here so bring snacks and their gift shop was closed. I don't know if that was only on the day we went or indefinitely. There's plenty of parking - I know it says "permit only" but I think that applies to weekdays only when classes are in session.

I'm so sorry I can't remember the name of our tour guide (we came on mother's day at 4pm). She was…read morefantastic! I bought the tour for my family and it was SO WORTH IT. We got to feed the lemurs and the porcupines (my favorite), and the pet giant tortoises and Sid the Sloth (my mom's favorite). The entire tour was SO educational and it was obvious that these animals were being looked after my experts who knew all about them and their needs and reasons they could not be released/re-released into their natural habitat. I learned so much about each animal. It couldn't have been any better. Highly recommend this tour, because what better way to support this kind of sanctuary with your money?

Decided to go somewhere local today as a family. Scored some tickets on Groupon! Amazing!!! They're…read moreopen M-S 10AM-5PM. Staff is very friendly. We followed the path and saw some animals. My daughter was so excited. They had a reptile zone. Saw bald eagles! Through out the walk way there are plenty of benches under trees. They have a seating section where you can have picnics & bring your own lunch! Over all we enjoyed the wild life center very much. We would return.

Great place Beautiful animals…read more Professional team My kids love to go there Highly recommend

This place completely exceeded our expectations. From the second we walked in, everything felt…read morewarm, relaxed, and welcoming. You can tell a lot of care goes into maintaining the farm.. it's spotless, well organized, and thoughtfully set up for visitors of all ages. The animals were calm, friendly, and clearly very well taken care of, which made a huge difference, especially visiting with a toddler. The hands-on interaction was such a highlight and felt really genuine, not rushed or overcrowded like other places. One of the best parts was how peaceful it felt. It's rare to find somewhere that lets you slow down and actually enjoy the moment like this. The owner of the Farm was incredibly kind and attentive, and you can feel how much they truly care about the animals and the experience they're providing. Our toddler loved the animals and the experience of feeding & petting them. If you want something simple, meaningful, and genuinely enjoyable, this is 100% worth the visit. It's the kind of place you leave already planning your next trip back.

We used tawni in march 2025 for my daughters birthday party…read more She was very responsive and answered all my 500 questions since I had never gotten ponies or an animal petting zoo. She assured me everything was set! LIt was. Her daughter came on time with assistants who helped our kids ride the ponies around our cul de sac. The petting zoo was super cute too. I really am glad we went with Tawni as we had zero issues. Thank you!!

We recently used Tawni's Ponies for my daughter's 6th birthday party and it was an absolute hit!…read moreTawni and her team arrived right on time with a fantastic assortment of friendly animals-- mini goats, chickens, ducks, a sheep and even a mini pony--that had all the kids giggling and engaged for hours. Everything was so well-organized, clean and safe, with the handlers patiently teaching the children how to interact gently with the animals. It turned our daughters birthday into a magical farm adventure she hasn't stopped talking about her new "furry friends." Tawni was professional and kind and went above and beyond to make the day special. If you're planning a kid's event, this is a must-- I highly recommend booking Tawni if you want to create unforgettable memories!