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.

Lions & Tigers & Bears, oh my!…read more Ok, that's not quite what Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders (CSWD) is all about... BUT...... Wouldn't that make for an interesting kids birthday party! Imagine this... Billy's older brother: "Hey, Mom, Where's little Billy?" Random party goer: "He was last seen petting the Tiger." (Tiger looking extra guilty & licking his lips) Billy's Mom: starts crying hysterically, "Not my Baby boy" Suddenly, Billy comes around the corner licking his own lips while holding a shaved ice from the shaved ice truck at the party and says, "'mommy, why are you crying?" Phew!! (Crisis adverted) Wait... Where's suzie? (Billy's little sister).... (Que to the dramatic piano) Dun, Dun, Dunnnnn Moving on shall we! Thankfully, for your sake and for little Susie's sake.... Critters Squad Wildlife Defenders only has birds, bunnies, guinea pigs, porcupines, snakes and other fun, cute, furry little animals/reptiles that won't harm you.... Just make sure to follow the directions of your assigned wildlife team member. For us, our first and only encounter with CSWD was at a recent birthday party that we attended for one of our daughter's fellow classmates. Like most kids birthday parties, all the usual suspects were on site. A bounce house, a birthday cake, snacks for the kids, a table for all the gifts and of course those wild and crazy kids running around having fun. But this party had some had special guests. Some scaly, some a bit pokey, a few that were soft to the touch and others that had 8 eyes and 8 legs! So as everyone arrived to the party and got acclimated, the host of the party got everyone's attention and had us all set up on the grass for the "special surprise." Kelvin from Critter Squad enters that chat. Yeah, Kelvin was super cool and was very knowledgeable about all of the critters and reptiles he brought out to show. He was great with the kids and parents in attendance and everyone who wanted to participate to touch, hold or get a closer look of the different animals, were all welcomed. At the party we attended, the package included a few different Snakes, a Tarantula, a Porcupine, a bird and a few other critters that were all definitely the stars of the party. Although it was not my party, I witnessed what a great addition this could be for a kids birthday party, especially if they love animals or you want to do something unique. Definitely check out their website for pricing, packages and availability. And don't fret about little Suzie, she was located in the bounce house =)

I was looking for a petting zoo for my daughter's birthday and came across Critter Squad. The price…read morewas reasonable and they seemed to have some animals that were slightly different to other petting zoos. I decided to try it out and was able to book online. I missed a call the next day from them to confirm the details and place a card on file. I tried calling back several times each day for a few days, left a voicemail, sent an email, but was not able to reach them until a week later. Before confirming, I was reading through other people's reviews and started feeling a bit concerned that maybe they wouldn't show up to the party, especially since I had already paid the deposit. After confirming all the details finally, I was hopeful. The day of the party came and everything went smoothly. The staff was friendly and my kids loved all the animals. At the end of the day, it was worth it for me because my kids and all the other kids at the party got so much enjoyment out of it.

Adorable farm with friendly animals. You feed them fresh chopped fruit and vegetables, not just dry…read morepellets. Very organized sections and places to sit. They have lots of snacks to buy and fresh delicious lemonade. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

We had the most wonderful time and spent way longer than we expected because of how much fun we…read morewere having. Truly a one of a kind experience especially with little kids. The animals are so gentle and sweet and the staff were really kind. We will be returning before the fall season is over to have another visit since the 1st visit was such a hit. So happy we stumbled upon this gem of a place while searching for a pumpkin patch.

Incredible staff. The cutest, sweetest, most perfect animals. Everyone at the party raved about The…read moreMini Barn!

Mini Barn was the best, and was able to help me out last minute. I'm thankful for them and most of…read moreall Skipper, for making the night a special one!Thanks a million

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!

This review is long overdue. I took my god-daughter here back in February and she absolutely loved…read moreit. It's right off of Carson Street across the street from the Town Center more so across from Sam's Club. It is hidden and it's a perfect hidden gem for little ones. It seems that you are able to have picnics and parties here of course with reservations ahead of time. The animals and the petting zoo were so sweet and the staff was very friendly. The highlight of the trip was the pony rides.

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!

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!

Lucky Jack's Rescue Ranch was truly the highlight of my son's birthday party! From the very…read morebeginning, Jack was an absolute pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and created such a magical experience for my son and all of our guests. The animals were amazing--beautiful, incredibly well-trained, and so calm and gentle with the kids. You can tell they are well cared for and loved. Her team was just as wonderful. They were friendly, professional, and so patient with all of the children, making the entire experience seamless and stress-free. I can't recommend Lucky Jack's Rescue Ranch enough. If I could have them at every family celebration, I absolutely would. Thank you for making my son's birthday so special--we'll be talking about it for years to come! Thanks so much Jacks and team!!!!

We hired Jacks for my son's 2nd birthday and it was such a hit! The animals were ADORABLE, cutest…read morepetting zoo ever, and Jacklyn is so professional, excellent communication, excellent setup, everything was super great. Highly recommend this company! Professional and cute animals, plus they have liability insurance which made my husband happy.

Great place to have an afternoon of fun, especially if you have young kids. They have a corn maze,…read morehay & tractor ride and pumpkin patch. Each activity is a separate price. Parking is free.

I'm writing this review out of deep concern and outrage. I wish I had read the prior reviews before…read morevisiting, because what I witnessed was both inhumane and unacceptable. The conditions of the animals appear to violate even basic standards of care and welfare. A turkey confined to a cage far too small to move freely. A llama restricted to what can only be described as a cramped 10x10 enclosure. Ponies visibly overworked in the intense valley heat, forced to give ride after ride. These are not minor oversights, they reflect a serious lack of judgment and responsibility on the part of ownership and management. I love small businesses and truly believe in keeping community traditions alive but what I saw today was honestly disturbing To the owners: this is not a matter of "customer dissatisfaction." This is a matter of animal welfare and public ethics. I strongly urge you to address these issues immediately. Formal complaints are being made to animal welfare channels and media outlets. An absolute disgrace.