Amazing yogis! I have taken yoga classes at Thrive Yoga in Bastrop and have been yearning to visit…read moretheir Goat Yoga site. Here is a photo of my neighbor goat, she is so friendly.

We had a very very good time! Adorable baby goats and even a baby pig! Definitely not about the…read moreyoga ha ha you actually don't even have to do yoga if you don't want to! My only complaint is that they didn't have very many events, about 2 per month. I bought the $35 Groupon which was supposed to be for a happy hour class ($35 on their website, so the Groupon didn't save me anything..) but the only time we could make it since there were only a couple options was the non happy hour type which was $5 less:/ I was hoping to get that refunded somehow but they said no. Overall, it was great and the perfect gift for my friend, she loved it!

Got a birthday certificate from our grandma to go try "Goga" - without knowing much about what to…read moreexpect, my brother (visiting from France), my husband and I all went together and had a really fun time. The Goga classes are only every other week, on saturday mornings. They have mats available for you, and cubbies to put your stuff in. Don't bring a water bottle with a straw, they will most likely ask you to put it away. The goats look like they are treated so well, and they have a ton of staff around the facility to make sure they goats and attendees are all enjoying their time, as well as cleaning after the accidents as they go. The place is big and pretty noisy at first, but can you blame the excitement? We had a few bachelorette groups there as well. But once the teacher got started and asked for calm, everybody settled and tried as well as they could to do some of the beginner yoga positions, while getting sidetracked by all the cute goats walking around and asking to be pet. The outfits are hilariously cute! I quickly figured it out that it made it easy for the staff to catch the goats with the little tutus on. Final word: you're not going there to show your yoga abilities, if that's the case, go to a normal yoga class. If you're a goat lover who could use a good stretch, and easy yoga poses, then this is for you! Enjoy!

I was at the Alamo Drafthouse complex on South Lamar when I can across the new Goga, a yoga studio…read morethat has tons of baby goats walking around in tutus and diapers. Check out the fun photo of the girl in cow posture, with a baby goat on her back! They say Austin is getting less weird with all the new money, but this is Pretty oddball, y'all.

I had always wanted to take a class with baby goats roaming around, so when I saw that they had a…read morestudio offering just that, I had made it a point to book a reservation for myself and the bf when we would be in town a few weekends ago. For what it's worth, I did notice that the 10:00AM class (which was the one we had booked) was a little less crowded than the 11:00AM class, but perhaps that changes with different times of the year. You do have to sign a waiver beforehand, and I do highly recommend making a reservation beforehand as they are quite popular. There were at least 40 people in attendance during our class, and I had overheard somebody saying that the later class was completely booked. If you're travelling from out of town, like we were, they do have yoga mats you can borrow for the class. Our instructor was Shari, and the class was a 45 vinyasa class. There was a lot of information right before the class and handlers for the goats to go around the class to make sure that every attendee gets to have a goat on their back and/or to be able to cuddle them, and how to hold and cuddle them if you so choose. I don't think most people would book these classes, expecting to focus fully on a yoga class, as it's very, very easy to get distracted with such cute goats (and they were all dressed in cute festive holiday gear when we went!) roaming around. Pictures are encouraged, and there was a photographer going around as well. Also, yes, I did have a goat placed on my back, as did the bf. Shari was also a pretty good instructor, despite how distracted I was with the goats. Once the class is over, you're also invited to pose and take pictures with some of the goats. My heart near melted when I got to hold one tiny baby goat. It's not a particularly cheap experience (it was $30 each for me and the bf), but for a chance to get some exercise in and to be able to cuddle with some adorable creatures? I say that it was worth every penny in my book. Would happily go back, if I ever find myself in the area again.

Love this clean and exceptional Yoga to stay fit. I was seeking a place close to me that is fun…read morewith real live goats I couldnt believe at first when I saw the goats in the window I was baffled but then knew they were real. Oh yea, 30 dollars to do a yoga class with the cutest little goats with dresses on ok by now your thinking I been plain crazy well actually not. The way you join this fun group is on line this studio is well equip will mats or bring your own is best or stay fit with the little darling getting on your back. You cant miss this ok, try it you will love it. This yoga studio even participates in holistic health. T shirts are for donating like they did during Hurricane Harvey....how kind I thought. Great yoga instructors highly trained Truly I just cant stop saying nicest stuff about this studio do come and join us. Happy and healthy is the game here. Glad I found them plentiful parking available. They do run specials. One idea they had was the dressing rooms are large to change into your yoga pants. Great place to meet new friends. Happy yelping!

We always knew that we wanted an outdoor wedding - one with tons of green space, a stage for live…read moremusic, and a campsite for all of our friends to stay and dance the night away. After searching for years throughout our engagement, we had nearly convinced ourselves that no such venue existed. That was until we saw The Ball Farm. The Ball Farm, owned and operated by the wonderful couple Ivey and Josh Ball, was legitimately our dream come true. We had so many wild plans, but Josh and Ivey were happy to listen and help us bring all of our ideas to life. Their wealth of knowledge in the event industry made coordinating with vendors a breeze. They were such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire experience that we never once had to worry - we knew this day would be everything we wanted. The Ball Farm itself is absolutely breathtaking. Our wedding was in the spring, and the farm was bursting with life. Our ceremony site was beyond picturesque. We were married beneath the canopy of two beautiful giant oak trees. Ivey and Josh worked with us to coordinate several live bands and a large seated dinner under a covered pavilion. Not only did the space perfectly accommodate our wedding and reception, it also allowed us to seamlessly incorporate overnight camping into the event. The campground was nestled among a grove of trees beside two ponds. Ivey and Josh helped us coordinate with a vendor to set up enough tents for all of our guests to stay. On the night of, they even built bonfires for us to sit around and celebrate all night long. It was nothing short of a magical experience. I never thought I would be the kind of bride to say that my wedding was the best day of my life, but when the day came, I couldn't stop saying it. And for that, I will be forever grateful to Ivey and Josh and their beautiful farm.

From the owner: The Ball Farm is an outdoor wedding and event center with flexible policies and vendor requirements…read moreso you have full control over your vision and budget!

Castlehill Fitness is a gem of a gym and it's locally owned! Some of the perks: Never overcrowded,…read moreno waits for machines (and there is a lot of variety), courteous and helpful front desk staff, top notch instructors (Pilates, HITT, yoga, cycle, all types of strength classes and many more), an amazing acupuncturist on site as well as excellent massage and physical therapists. The gym is kept clean and orderly depending on what you want to focus on. The prices aren't really more expensive than other local gyms and here you will get attention and feel you are valued! Check it out- there is always some kind of special going on! Just ask.

Heard they keep charging people after they try to cancel and a lot of the equipment seems to be…read morebroken

Horrible service!! As I was walking around with my grandchildren I saw several workers on their…read morephones, so unprofessional. I've heard rumors they treat the animals poorly and when I saw the animals I'm starting to believe them. I've also heard about what they do to the animals dead bodies and I'm DISGUSTED. I saw serval cages empty, really makes you think why is that? What are they doing to these poor animals because from my own knowledge you're not supposed to put an animal that been held CAPTIVE back into the wild. Even with that one of the workers told me that evil place is their forever home more like forever prison or death sentence. I also saw rust in the water the animals were drinking and this is what they claim is an animal sanctuary?? On top of all of this I saw a worker with no bra on and nearly got flashed, MY GRANDKIDS were with me. On top of all of this I met a woman Kim and she was SO RUDE and made my grandkids uncomfortable. That woman immediately gave me predatory vibes and I felt like I needed to get them out of there as soon as possible. I will NEVER return.

First, I just wanted to address the recurring complaint in many reviews regarding the zoo not being…read morestroller-friendly. We left our wagon in the car due to those reviews and later regretted it. You can get by with a sturdy stroller here (with robust wheels). A flimsy one might struggle in some areas. Most of the walking areas are flat (not paved though) but there are a few gnarly areas that are pretty rocky and situated on an incline. I'm posting photos for reference although it might be a bit tough to see. The zoo could really smooth these areas out to make things easier and safer for visitors. Ultimately, the zoo is fairly small -- I had my youngest in a front-facing carrier while my 3YO walked. Second, I wanted to note that the Austin Zoo is not affiliated with the city of Austin. They are a private non-profit organization that does not receive city funding or have any management by the city. They are a rescue-based zoo wherein their animals come from seizures and surrenders, etc. They really should change their name -- I think many visitors expect this to be a city zoo (setting their standards high, only to be inevitably disappointed). I am having a hard time rating this zoo. It is a non-profit that seeks to help animals and it seems like they don't receive funding to do so. At the same time, this place generally seemed a bit run down/dirty. Some of the animals seemed sad/stressed (saw a monkey and an ostrich with missing fur/feathers). Now, I know these are rescues so I can't confidently attribute that stress to conditions at the zoo -- possible that it's related to their past experiences or just general adjustment to a new place. Last but certainly not least, many of the enclosures are way too small for the animals they're housing. This is alarming. I know they're being rescued but perhaps there's a better home for them. The tickets are not exactly cheap. Although children under 2 are free, 2+ tickets are 16.95. That's only $3 less than adult pricing. I get that they don't get city funding but at those prices, I'd at least expect the grounds to look less run down than they did. Also, they don't give you a map nor did I see one posted anywhere (you have to rely on an online map on their website). Once again, they really could invest some revenue toward enhancing the visitor experience. Don't miss the train ride since there are some animals (like the porcupine) that can only be viewed from the train. The conductor (also ticket salesman) was super nice. He also very politely asked my husband to switch spots with my toddler (so she wouldn't be on the open side of the train car). I appreciated that greatly. The gift shop was surprisingly cute and had a bunch of great souvenir options. Beautiful peacocks roaming the grounds is a nice touch. Ultimately, a bit of an uncomfortable visit given the sad animals, inadequate enclosure size, lack of general upkeep, and relatively expensive tickets.

We had these ladies and their traveling zoo to our house and had so much fun. They brought a pony…read morefor rides, sheep, goats, chicks, and a duck. It was her 3rd birthday party and we had kids of all ages. The pony rides were in our back yard and it just turned out to be so much fun. SUCH a good idea and they are cheap!! The truth about the ladies. . .I asked one of the ladies how long ducks live (because she was holding one during the entire party) and she said 10 years or something and then I asked how old is that one (referring to the one she'd been petting) and she said, "She's never going to die b/c she's my baby!" Not to mention she never smiled once during the party and she made me remove all of the balloons from the back yard in case they scared off the pony. Which I did. I'm still giving them 5 stars, b/c the party was so awesome. The lady just added to the comedic value. Her partner was much more approachable.

Our visit here was wonderful! Farmer Preston was kind and had a lot of information to share. The…read morekids had the opportunity to feed the animals and were thrilled to see such a variety and learn more about them at the farm and then when we got home. We will be back again. Highly recommend!!

Very pleased with the presentation given by the folks at Crowes Nest Farm to educate the folks in…read moreour area about wildlife and helping the children ace their state mandated tests! All the animals are rescued and kept their for their own health and safety that run off of donations, sponsors, and special events to keep afloat. My favorites are the birds of prey! Definitely recommend for the experience, knowledge to be gained!

We had an amazing time at Blue Hills Ranch in Waco, TX- I highly recommend a trip out there to get…read morethe up-close and personal experience we enjoyed with all the amazing animals! Fantastic staff, happy animals, well-kept facilities...what an incredible day we had. It feels like a dream. Easy day trip outing with the family or as a date- book your animal experiences online like we did at https://www.bluehillsranch.com . The staff was flexible to shift timing of the experiences so we didn't have to wait long in between- they were extremely accommodating and we never felt rushed either. The otter swim/playtime experience was originally what drew us, and it was even better than I'd imagined. Worth every penny! Then we got to feed and pet the capybaras, which were way friendlier than I thought they would be! The babies enjoyed some extra belly rubs too. Bottle feeding the kangaroo was so fun too- little Dundee was SO soft and loved all the pets, even gave us kisses! The giraffes were super friendly and greeted us every time we were nearby; feeding and getting quality time with them was an extra treat. The safari ride tour was also amazing- 5 of us fit comfortably and got to feed/see lots of animals that we wouldn't normally get to experience. We were surprised at how this place wasn't crowded at all in the middle of July when it is peak vacation season, so it really felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. They also have a beautiful main lodge area that is comfortable and welcoming with additional animals to enjoy.

We just got home after an amazing weekend at the ranch. I surprised my wife for our first…read moreanniversary and her birthday and it did not disappoint!!! All of the staff were so helpful and kind! A special shoutout to Cheslea who took care of us when we arrived, as well as was our driver for the safari tour! Ohhhh the animals, my wife and I were in heaven. She misses her little Cashew and I won't forget my big boy Blue (see photo)! Our first time but will not be our last! Thank you again to you all!

Courtney brought a dozen or so small animals to my ten-year-old's birthday, and it was magical…read more She's so good with children and knows her animals' temperaments so well that the event stayed safe, orderly, and fun. I would give 10 stars if Yelp would let me

If I could leave zero stars I would! I booked a service with this company a month in advance and…read morethey didn't show up on the event date. The company's poorly managed business had the wrong date even though on their personal deposit paid contract, all the info was correct. Courtney was absolutely no help! Not even a apology, flat out confusion all on her part. Not organized, no communication, such a complaint disappointment!! I deserve my deposit back and some kind of apology. I'll be waiting!