Awesome place!! Lots of fun for the kids and also adults!! Lots to do, rollercoaster, train rides,…read morehorse back rides and animal petting zoo!!!!

From the owner: Ricochet Canyon is a small outdoor wild west themed amusement park located on the Southwest corner…read moreof the Gardner Village property in West Jordan, Utah. We cater to families with younger children, but nearly all our attractions can be enjoyed by older kids and adults as well. The amusement park features an interactive petting zoo, several family friendly rides, a wild west themed playground, a large interactive outdoor garden train layout, a gem mining sluice, live seasonal entertainment, and a semi-private space for parties and events.

What a cute little farm!!!…read more My husband and I wanted to take our 1 year old son to see some farm animals up close since we were in the area last Friday. We didn't have a lot of expectations given the reviews on here but we figured we check it out for our son. We were pleasantly surprised how much fun we had! When we walked in, we were greeted by the nice staff and volunteers who told us the $4 entrance fee goes towards donations to help feed, house, and care for all the animals. We also learned that they're rescue animals. They have a variety of farm animals to feed and pet including a donkey, ponies, sheep, goats, cows, and chickens. They offer a punch card when you purchase grains to feed the animals too. Our son had so much fun with the animals. He smiled and laughed in excitement which put a huge smile on our face. Keep in mind that the farm is small but they are working hard to expand for everyone of all ages. There's a cute little rollercoaster and pony carousel. They even have a small Wild West theme town for the kids to play on. We had a great time on the farm. Definitely recommend checking this place out. We will be sure to come back again.

It's small and muddy, and some of the enclosures seem cramped, but you can tell the people here…read morereally love these animals. The gal at the front window told us they are all rescues. We came for a visit and got to let baby cows, rabbits, and check out the alpacas and pigs. We also let the kids go for pony rides around Gardner village. We had a great time and will be back. I just really wish the staff wore masks. Nobody but us was masked, even the handlers taking the kids on the horses.

I'm really torn in writing this review. I'll go with 4 stars because I like supporting local…read morebusinesses and the animals did seem well cared for which I can appreciate. Personally I feel like the admission price is too much for the experience, but I also understand because they have a lot of animals that need care and food so once again it's understandable. I personally got tickets on Groupon for my friend and I to take our little boys. From online or the outside I really had no clue what we were getting into. I wasn't sure if I should get my stroller out or not, but to be honest it's not really a large space, so I'm glad I didn't end up taking the stroller in. The lady at the front desk was helpful and we scanned out virtual ti key for entry. They have some real animal lovers working and I love that they employ some younger persons who obviously love animals. There was a really pretty multicolored little bird in the front and a hand washing station. I saw a hedgehog, rats, ferrets and fish/frogs at the front. We went past the gate into the same room and there was a pig, two goats, an alpaca, two baby lambs, and a small type of horse. The alpaca and horse were tethered, but the others were free to roam within the room and there were some toys around. The gates (within the same room) have 3 other separated sections, there was a reptile section with turtles, a lizard, I can't remember exactly, but probably a snake. The next section had bunnies, small bunnies and full sized bunnies of a few different breeds, they were very soft, but a little difficult to try to pick up as most of them were hiding under their cages. And the last section had some baby ducks or goslings I couldn't tell, as well as some empty bird cages. It depends on who you go with. I kept trying to pet the baby lambs because I had drove 45 minutes to get there haha. From what I understand, they also have like a traveling petting zoo and you can hire them for parties/events. All in all, the animals seem well taken care of even though there isn't a ton of space. Now that I've been once, I don't think I need to go again, but it could be a fun activity for a local to try.

First of all, Aunt B's barn is not an actual barn but rather, more of a warehouse room with 4 areas…read moredivided by fencing to house animals. There is an area for reptiles, an area for rabbit/a chinchilla and guinea pig, an area for baby chickens and another area for a couple of ferrets. Then in the main area there is a pig, chicken, baby goat, small horse, and a llama along with a small Playschool type slide for kids and a push type tractor. If it sounds crowded, it is. Mind you, all of this is housed into one warehouse type of room with only the back door open for any type of ventilation. When we went, it was during spring break for the local schools so we understood it would be busier than usual. That said, with the number of guests added to the resident animals, it still was entirely too crowded and noisy to really enjoy seeing or petting any of the animals. Actually, the animals don't seem to want to be handled. We noticed whenever someone would try to pet the animals, they did their best to walk away or hide. In order to keep the small horse, goat and llama in one location, there was a mound of straw/hay on the floor for them to eat. The owner does keep the animal droppings picked up. Young kids who we assume are related to the owner try to help customers hold of the animals at least in a couple of areas but you can't tell who is an employee versus who is a guest. Parking is beyond limited with only three or four spots directly in front of the "barn". Loved the sink to wash hands before leaving. Thumbs up for the idea. We really wanted to love this experience. Recommendation: limit the number of guests and time allowed to create a more calming and enjoyable atmosphere for both children and especially the animals.

Please do not support this business. They have been sited by the USDA over the years for several…read moreviolations, including poor and dangerous living conditions for the animals. These animals are not given the proper care that they need. Do your research before using any kind of animal services for entertainment purposes!

We had a great experience here with our four grandchildren ages 7 to 13! They got to hold a baby…read morewallaby; pet a baby kangaroo, a zebra, an emu and several other animals. They were able to hold a lamb and a baby goat and have an umbrella-headed cockatoo sit on their arms. They were able to hold some juvenile turtles. They were still talking about it 2 days later.

Five stars for a farm animal petting zoo? In little Kamas, UT? I had to. I've passed the alpacas…read moremany times, but this time there was a petting zoo sign. I pulled over. Of course. It's the honor system. Love it. $1 (or donation) for a large cup of feed. Drop your dollars into the box and take your cups of feed. Or drop a couple of twenties. Hey, it's for the animals. If you haven't ever fed farm animals, keep your hand/fingers flat with a pile of feed in your palm. Don't stick up fingers or they'll be mistaken for carrots. So many animals to feed. Mini horses, Mini Donkeys, Mini Mules, Alpacas, Bunnies, Goats and more. And don't even think about leaving without scratching the pigs' backs. The owner is super friendly. Super nice. Super helpful.

So much fun! Wonderful animals to pet and learn about!!! My two year old grandson loved it as much…read moreas I did!

Awesome experience! Our guide was excellent, a great combo of funny and informative. We hadn't been…read morethere in a very long time but remember fondly of our first tour at their previous location so we decided to go as a mother's day "nostalgia tour" and boy did it deliver!!! Awesome experience, even with teenagers in tow!

I've driven past scales and tails for many years and never really knew what it was. So one day, I…read morewalked in and discovered it's something of an interactive "zoo". The employee inside was super nice and let me know that when I'm ready to come with my family that we should get tickets online because they are a few dollars cheaper. The following weekend I brought my 2 year and 1 year old boys. As far as animals go, as the name suggests they have a wide variety of lizards, turtles, snakes, spiders, and more. When you enter, you're assigned a "guide" that walks you through and talks about pretty much any animal you want them to. At certain points, they selects animals to pull out of their cages and you're given the opportunity to touch or hold them. The inside of the building is kinda cramped and not really set up to be a guided zoo experience and there are so many cages that it would take a week to be able to see them all. I have it understood that scales and tails puts on traveling shows for birthdays and such and my guess would be that this is its primary form of business nd the tours given at the facility are really just chances to donate to help them keep things running. I don't say any of this as a bad thing though. I'm certain that the experience you have is highly tailored to your desire to learn about more animals and you can probably ask to hold a lot more than we did. Once the tour is completed you are able to just hang out and keep checking out the animals for what seems to be however long you want. Two of the highlights for us were the large alligator "darthgator" and the opportunity for our whole family to hold a 10ft python. I highly recommend to anyone with or without kids to come check it out at least once. It's a cool experience that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

I paid for/booked a couple of encounters. The same day, I was sent an email from them stating my…read morebooking was cancelled with no explanation as to why. I emailed back asking for an explanation and if I would get a refund. They did respond that I did not book the encounter correctly and that I would get a refund in 5-7 days. We were not able to reschedule our booking as the time slot we needed was gone by that time. I have not yet received my refund (it has been 10 days). I hope they enjoy my "donation". Here's their response to me asking again about my refund:

From the owner: Otters and Others is a registered non-profit interactive zoo and conservation located just west of…read moreSalt Lake City, Utah. We focus on keeping our animals in a natural habitat while educating how our daily living effects wildlife, their habitat and our planet. Schedule your next visit or birthday party! We offer private encounters at our hands on, interactive zoo so you and your group can get up close and personal with each animal. Wildlife education and Q & A with an experienced team member. Open year round indoor/outdoor.

The very best donuts in Utah--no contest. Made fresh, served warm, and holy moly... they are truly…read moreto die for. I could eat these every single day if geography didn't intervene. Thank goodness it's a bit of a drive for me and I only make it a few times a year, otherwise this would be dangerous. Most people come for the farm animals. I come for the donuts. Every time.

The Cross E Ranch Fall Festival has been a family favorite of ours for nearly a decade, and it just…read morekeeps getting better every year! There's something for everyone here, but our kids especially love it. Each season, the ranch adds new activities, and despite the growing crowds, it never feels too packed thanks to the wide-open space and plenty to do. Our kids make a beeline for the corn pits first thing--they could play there for hours! They're also big fans of the giant slide and obstacle course. As a dad, I have to say their burgers are top-notch--some of the best you'll find at any local event. Just don't wait until the end of the night like I did, or you'll be stuck in a long line. And whatever you do, don't skip the donuts! They come in cinnamon sugar and glazed, and while both are amazing, the glazed ones are my personal favorite. The hayride is always a relaxing highlight of the evening. If you plan to visit later in the day, make sure to dress warmly--it gets chilly fast once the sun goes down! It might even be nice if the ranch offered blankets for guests on those cold nights. One small suggestion for the staff: at the rock climbing wall, please make sure younger kids get assigned to the easier side. My 7-year-old was put on the harder one and only made it a few feet up, but she still had fun trying! Overall, Cross E Ranch continues to deliver an unforgettable fall experience. We look forward to it every year!

Hee Haw was so fun for the kids. There is a lot to do for the price point. The animals look very…read morewell taken care of. I love that it is a family business that has been going on for over a hundred years. The kids especially LOVED the goat petting area. So fun. Will definitely back.

I love coming here every fall and getting pumpkins to decorate my porch. They have so many options…read moreand sizes. I have also come in the evening for their corn maze and fall activities. It is very fun and they have a lot of things to accommodate all ages, young and old. I love supporting local!

We ordered 6 chicks from Chase Hatchery back in early spring and found both positives and…read morenegatives. Positives: - survival rate, all survived! - proximity, loved that we could pick them up in person Negatives: - lack of directions after ordering, we kind of went with our gut. Nothing told us where or when to pick them up in the confirmation email like we expected - egg colors were not as shown on the website, which I know can happen, but NONE of the chickens had eggs the colors shown - rooster, we got an autosex breed and still managed to get a rooster - contact, I've emailed them multiple times and have never received a response - chicken description, we ordered two breeds and ended up finding out some of the content on their website was not accurate to the breed All this considered, I'll order from somewhere else in the near future. The lack of contact alone was reason enough for this but I'm also hopeful they can improve.

We thought this would be a good place. We drove to their pick up spot in salt lake and the chickens…read moreshe said they had were not there. I called her and she said they had them in Tooele. We make the drive to Tooele and the girl in the trailer said they didn't have the variety either. So upsetting to drive for nothing. So we go back to the salt lake location on long drive home and settled for another variety. Fast forward 2 months and the one we settle for is a rooster. Tnx Chase hatchery, you suck.