It was a really fun day! Great tour, organized, clean and animals seemed very well taken care of…read more Would highly recommend!

Such a fun and wholesome time! Ester and Sydney are super fun and friendly. My family had a…read morewonderful time feeding and petting all the beautiful animals. Highly recommend for families and pretty much anyone who wants to feed some farm animals for an hour or two! They also have a great little gift shop.

My son and his new wife selected the Red Barn as their wedding venue, which was held last weekend…read more The owners and staff were outstanding in helping with preparation steps for both the ceremony and reception; from outlining a process and working through details to securing catering, music and day-of accommodations. Everything went off in spectacular fashion. We couldn't have been happier with how everything was handled, and family and friends that attended were very complimentary and appreciative. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff, cute animals, and thoughtful activities for young kids in a serene setting. Would…read moredefinitely recommend!

Loved this place! We got there early for our reservations and were able to start our tour early…read more The young man who did our tour was very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed or hurried. He answered all our questions and we were even able to feed the camel. Make sure to visit the chinchilla who is the softest thing you'll ever feel. Such a fun experience!

From the owner: We are a small family friendly Petting Farm in Redmond, offering private tours and educational…read moreopportunities.

Updating this review just to let people know Animal Encounters is still incredible! This is our…read moresecond time hiring them although we've been to several more parties where they were there. Always incredibly friendly and professional, the animals are so well taken care of and friendly. A huge hit with kids and adults. The staff is so easy to work with, setup is easy, they do everything, we just sent photos beforehand and discussed where the setup would be. They constantly have someone cleaning up any poop from the animals, it's just a Betty lovely experience and the most popular thing at our parties.

This was my second time over the years hiring Animal Encounters for my children's large birthday…read moreparty. John did an outstanding job accommodating our group from start to finish. The team was attentive to the various age ranges of children, patient with all of our questions, and clearly prioritized the well-being of both the children and the animals. The cleanup was handled efficiently, as if it never happened. Overall, I highly recommend this company for this service. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the party fun and memorable!

Rex is the man! The wallabys were pretty cool too…read more Can't think of a better way to spend a monday evening.

We flew out from Arizona with my tour BOOKED because DUH! It's a wallaby ranch not a Walmart lol…read moreRex is awesome and I appreciate how welcoming, educational and downright hilarious he is. We will definitely be returning whenever visiting Washington in the future to see these sweet animals again. Juno was my favorite such a pretty girl and I miss her kisses already

Yes, I highly recommend everyone check this place out! The staff is incredibly friendly, and the…read moregoats are even friendlier. They have a zebra, camel, pig, chickens, and even fishing..... lwe caught six fish! I also loved that there are multiple play areas for kids, so it never feels crowded. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back again. Definitely a fun place for the whole family!

My daughter (4) loves Old McDebbies farm and Jim's U-Fish. Drive down Hwy 7 just past Elk Plain,…read morewatch for the signs - park in gravel lot or overflow parking field. We visited midday on Sunday and there were some other groups but it wasn't crowded. Must get a couple feed buckets for animals. My daughter likes holding the small pail unless the goats are getting feisty. We walked around to the nature path and "Music" area as well as the back field with donkeys and horses and the zebra. It seemed like more play equipment than the last time I was here and I could see it being pretty fun with a group of kids. In fact, someone had a birthday party while we visited and that looked like a nice time. The cows, donkey, camel, sheep, and goats in the barn were super keen on some snacks. My kid was sad the pirate ship wasn't open. She did play a lot with the toys. We stayed about 2-3 hours though our initial pass was about 1 hour. Tried to wash hands a few times at portable setups, and before we left. A few groups brought lunch and ate at picnic tables!

An HUGE park that just so happens to have a farm at the end. This park is in the middle of Bellevue…read moreand is well maintained with lots of free parking. The park has a paved path with lots of trees & flowers. There's even a HUGE 3-story playground! That was the biggest playground I've ever seen! There was also a smaller playground for little ones. The farm itself is at the top of the park and it's small but lovely because we saw all the animals. My daughter loved naming all the different animals and especially loved the goats & sheep. This is a free farm but there was a cute mailbox accepting donations. I don't think anyone was working when we went on a Saturday. You can also have your birthday party here which is so fun for animal lovers! They even offer classes where people of all ages, from school age to adults can learn how to care for the animals which is so cool! Overall, this was such a fun free activity we could do in the heart of the city! We were amazed at how beautiful the place was!

Well maintained free farm for kiddos to explore. And down the way is a playground. A great outing…read morefor little ones. Tip: bring a basket for a picnic!!

What a wonderful zoo! The staff and volunteers were incredibly friendly and shared fascinating…read morestories about the animals, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The zoo is beautiful, well-maintained, and a great place to spend the day. I've traveled to many places and visited quite a few zoos, yet I still saw animals here that I'd never seen before. It was a memorable experience, and I highly recommend visiting if you're in the Tacoma area.

Overall, a great experience. We got to spend time with the Capybaras and man was it cool. They are…read moreso chill and very friendly. They are also curious and look to sit in thought quite often. The staff was really kind and were present every step of the way. Some people complain about the smell, but seriously, it's a petting zoo... also I know the animals are not "free roaming", but they did not seem unhappy and look to be cared for well. If you would like a cool experience with capybaras, this is a good option. Also, they have a goat named Beast and he is an interesting creature lol. Overall, my family and I had a great time. I am sure experience will vary from person to person, but overall, it looked like everyone had a good time. If they could improve on anything, the reptile zone needs work, but it looked like it was going through some remodeling, so not being too critical on that.

I am amazed at our experience at Heart N Soul Farm. The owner Anne Marie is the most amazing lady,…read moreand I have fallen in love with every single animal. She is so knowledge about all of them, and has some pretty amazing stories to tell of how they came to be at the farm. They are by appointment only, but with plenty of times to visit, weekday or end. I cannot wait to go back and snuggle more baby goats and love on the donkeys! Make sure you bring home a bar of their goat milk soap, I'd go back just to buy another bar.

staff were so kind and accommodating, and the animals were clearly well loved and cared for. the…read moreexperience was educational and I especially loved hanging out with and petting all of my goat friends. :) soooo cute hehe

I have been riding at Legacy for the past seven years and love it. There are a several reasons why…read moreI decided to start riding at Legacy: 1. They care a lot about the safety of the horse and the rider. The horses are treated GREAT here. They have chiropractor, acupuncture, and massage appointments, are shoed regularly, groomed, turned out every day, fed high quality food, and are kept in incredible condition. The retired horses often go to the Northwest School of Animal Massage for students to practice massaging on. 2. If you don't have your own horse, they have lesson horses. This was one of the hardest things to find when I moved to Washington because I don't own a horse. The lesson horses are super high quality and not over worked at all. 3. You have to take ownership in what you do here. Some other barns will tack up the horse for you and have it waiting once you arrive. At Legacy, you're responsible for retrieving your horse from its stall/paddock, grooming, tacking up, untacking, and cleaning the tack. This is great for some of the younger kids because they learn the basics to taking care of a horse. 4. They host their own fun shows, giving the riding academy and training program students opportunities to compete in a fun environment. The training program is really successful and the students involved are often traveling for horse shows in the warmer months. The facility itself is located at the old Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodinville with some trails behind it. There's an indoor and outdoor arena for when it's a nice day out. I would highly recommend Legacy!

I've been riding in Legacy's training/competition program for almost 8 years now. I came to Legacy…read moreat 14 and head trainer Shelly Kerron worked with me to help me truly understand and be able to execute the fundamentals of proper riding and brought me through the ranks to competing at a national level. Shelly's teaching style is a combination of explaining concepts of riding and then creating exercises that encourage riders and horses to demonstrate the concept she is teaching, weather that be straightness, smooth turns, or proper position. Shelly is an excellent horsewoman and Legacy horses all receive impeccable care and training. One of the most notable aspects of Shelly's program is how she teaches proper horsemanship and leadership qualities to young riders and encourages everyone to be involved with the local equestrian community. Many of us who rode with Shelly as juniors became captains or presidents of our college equestrian teams and served on the board of the Washington State Hunter Jumper Association, which puts on shows in the area. Lizzie Kerron, Shelly's assistant and younger sister, is also an excellent instructor and is wonderful with younger kids as well as adults. Lizzie's teaching style compliments Shelly's by her ability to help a rider mentally break down an exercise and explain what riders should be feeling their horses do through each step of the exercise. Legacy also has a lesson program with some of the nicest and well trained lesson horses I've ever encountered. The lesson program always has top quality instruction to teach the basics and offers summer camps and fun shows throughout the year. Horse care at Legacy is a top priority, and many of us call the barn "Spa Legacy" because of all the services and amenities offered (equine massage, chiropractor, therapeutic equipment, equine treadmill to keep horses in shape, just to name a few). If you're looking for a place to learn to ride, take lessons, or compete at the highest level Legacy is the best in the Seattle area.