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!

What's up: First time here! We were making our way up towards Ojai and planned to stop here for…read moretheir delicious strawberry picking. Parking: Plenty of free parking on their dirt lot. Pick an open spot and park right there. Environment: After paying for admission, we got to explore the animal portion of the area. There were many different animals to see and you can also purchase food to feed them. There are also swings and slides in this area. Some areas will require extra tickets that you can purchase separately. We had a quick look around and then headed on over to the tractor-drawn wagon ride which took us over to the strawberry fields. It's a pick yourself experience and there are boxes and bags that you can grab to fill up (the best thing is that you can sample them while you pick). There are also various vegetables that you can pick as well. We wanted to check out some of the bok choy, but they were not available, boo. Once you're done, head back to the front Farm Market near the entrance and pay for your items. I will say that their strawberries are juicy and sweet! What was ordered: - Admission (Weekday: $8.00, Weekend & Holiday: $12.00) - Pick your own strawberries ($3.50/lb) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was a fun experience. We got to see some of the various farm animals and then we got to pick our strawberries. A fun experience with some yummy strawberries to sample and take home. Credit cards are accepted.

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. :(

Made and paid for a reservation online. $150.00 and when I get there no signs or information to…read moretell you where to go. My driver honked horn many times and finally someone came out and said they didn't have a reservation for me. Then someone else came out and said they did have one but didn't notice it in their systems. Asked me if I could come back tomorrow which I could not. They apologized and offered me a future bottle of wine if I came back. I don't drink. Property does not look like or behave like a professional business or ranch. Really bummed out as I planned my weekend around this. I would find another place to go riding and/or equine therapy. Zero stars.

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!

The zoo was epic for little kids. I'd come here over LA zoo any day. Not crowded there were great…read moreshows and close-up viewing of animals. It was a much more relaxed day at the zoo because it was smaller and you could see everything three times over if you wanted to.

Experience: Amenities:…read more Service: My nieces (4 yo and 8 months) were visiting for break and we were looking for some local expository things to do with them. My older loves animals, insects, and other non-human creatures so this place seemed perfect. We had been many years ago with our littles and they distinctly remember a giraffe so we figured their cousins would enjoy the experience too. We arrived at around 11 am on a Monday morning and found parking relatively easy- I think we were one of two families there which made it easy. There is a very small parking lot just outside the entrance and street parking. We entered through a really fun gift shop and made our way in. They have many exhibits of foxes, monkeys, birds, reptiles, and other small-to-medium sized animals to learn about. Each exhibit provided a learning display. We made our way through the "center" in just under two hours- really taking out time at each exhibit. Wr only noticed a couple of other families with littles as well, making it super easy to move through. While we say snakes foxes parrots and more, we don't see the giraffe . We did learn while we were there though that the giraffe was just visiting as it was being trained by the nextdoor business for television!!! Apparently that's a thing. Love L.A.! Ideal place for little kids! They have space for private parties, benches to enjoy a packed lunch (byobag situation), and a theater-education space where I believe they have events/activities, although we didn't see any. Pro-tip: sister purchase tickets on Groupon and saved money

A great place to spend a Sunday afternoon! My best friend and I were looking for something to do in…read morethe Valley and neither of us had ever visited the Wildlife Learning Center despite having heard so much about it. We were pleasantly surprised by how fun and interesting this place was. Lots of animals to see with opportunities for interactions with wildlife. My favorites had to be the squirrel monkeys, marmosets, and all of the cats! It was also nice to hear of the center's efforts to help animals that had been in poor conditions due to wildlife trafficking. All of the staff members we encountered were friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed to enjoy their work with the wildlife. For around $16 a ticket, I will definitely be back and maybe looking into doing an individual animal experience!

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!