We had such a fantastic time playing with all the creatures. Our guides were extremely informative…read moreand fun to be around. Thank you!! would recommend to anyone

my daughter was planning a party here and when she called back in June they said they were updating…read moretheir website. Their prices over tripled to what it was going to cost. So much for a budget friendly birthday party. Shame on you for getting greedy!!

We loved our experiences with Ellie's little farm for our two year olds birthday. They were great…read morebefore the party with communication, during with support, and after with quick cleanup and support. It will be an experience we will remember forever May repeat next year !!

From the owner: We bring the petting farm to you, smiles and fun included. Book us for your next event and get to…read moreknow why our furry friends are so special.

This was amazing and hands on learning for the kids. We live in Denver and drove far to go there…read moreand ended up purchasing a membership after our time there. Will be back for sure!

We had such a great experience! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and made everything fun and…read moreinteractive for the kids. They handled both small and large groups with ease, and were so patient with children of all ages. We went on Feeding Friday, which made it even more special, every kid got a chance to hold the animals and be part of the experience. It was also super affordable for how much was included. I would honestly come back a million times!

Who knew Goat Yoga was a real thing? When my work hosted an event at Barnyard Buddies, I quickly…read morejumped on board to see what this new trend was all about. Let me say, it was so much fun! A few things: + They provide a yoga mat, as your personal mat will get really dirty! + Located on a beautiful ranch/farm in Loveland. + No need for any yoga experience! The instructor leads the class with basic yoga poses, yet the focus is more of the baby goats prancing on and around you! + The instructor and her husband are really engaging and do a great job of making you laugh. + The farm hosts a lot of animals! From a wild turkey and horses, to the instructors golden retriever roaming around, it's fun to see and pet all the animals. + A small souvenirs shop is onsite with coffee mugs, yoga mats, T-shirt's and goat inspired trinkets! + Makes for a great group event! Lots of laughs and baby goat fun! This is definitely the place to check out for a unique and fun experience!

Yes, I gave into the quirky goat yoga trend. I've never enjoyed being in a goat pen so much! Not…read morethat I've been in many :) fear not yogi newbies, this isn't really a "yoga" session as it is the perfect excuse to be around the cutest baby goats ever! Yes, of course there is yoga involved. But instead of focusing on the eagle pose, you focus on the fun pose that is conducive to pro-goat poses! The staff was so entertaining and nice! Our instructor did a fantastic job of leading the class and was so patient. All the while a friendly gentleman (I believe her hubby) made sure we all got some quality goat action! No one left unsatisfied that they didn't get the full run yoga experience! I went on my own because I'm a one man wolf pack. But most others went in small groups or with a friend so I imagine it's even more fun when your friends can snap photos all the while there is a goat enjoying your mat. :) Give in to your inner goat loving self and enjoy the quirk that is goat yoga! I dare you not to smile. You'll never make it through without giggling!

I never thought I was a zoo person, but this completely changed my mind…read more I visited during the zoo's extended summer hours (Fridays and Saturdays until 9 p.m.--despite what Google Maps says!), and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. We practically had the zoo to ourselves! Google still lists the zoo as closing at 4 p.m. every day, and I don't think the zoo advertises these evening hours nearly enough. Going later in the day made the experience so much better. First, it was much cooler and more comfortable. Second, the animals were incredibly active because the heat had died down. And third, many of them were being fed their dinner near the viewing areas, so we got to watch them up close in a way you normally wouldn't. The staff and volunteers were another highlight. Everyone we talked to was friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely excited to answer questions and share stories about the animals. You can tell they're passionate about both the animals and the zoo's conservation efforts. I also learned how important it is to support AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited zoos. I came away really impressed by everything the Denver Zoo does for conservation, research, and animal care. If anything, I think they should do a better job of bragging about all the incredible work they're doing--it deserves more attention! One of my favorite moments was watching the tiger stroll across the overhead bridge directly above us. The elephants have a similar crossing, although they weren't using it while we were there. The habitats throughout the zoo were beautifully designed and created such an immersive, interactive experience. I can't recommend visiting during the extended summer hours enough. It felt like having a private zoo experience, and I'll absolutely be back!

We went on a Saturday. It was extremely hot... Very little shade and long walks to each bathroom. I…read morewas very overheated. I started feeling bad for the animals who looked overheated not an ideal zoo for me to return to... there needs to be more shade.... It was just a very uncomfortable experience. One of the exhibits at the end even had a stand-up fan on some of the birds.

I can't believe Pony Express isn't on Yelp. Pony Express was present with their petting zoo at the…read morelast Yelp social, Cirque du Yelp. They were the highlight of my evening. If there was a Yelp event with only this petting zoo, I would go. Forget the food trucks, free booze, and dj'ed rooms, I want the petting zoo. Pony Express had sheep, goats, a llama, an alpaca, a camel, a donkey, a calf, a duck, a rabbit, chickens. I petted them all, held a chicken who hooked my lip during its escape, tried to bait the llama (it showed disdain), inadvertently hit on a girl while talking to the camel, and took lots of picture. My party experience that night began and ended with the petting zoo in both reality and verbal recounts. This place is great!

I absolutely LOVED my experience with Pony Express Pony Rides and HIGHLY recommend them for any of…read moreyour pony party needs! I had a pony/unicorn come out for my daughter's surprise 3rd birthday and it was the BEST and most MAGICAL time! Nicole was great! She put up with my incessant emailing and was very accommodating to my vision for the day! She was so nice and willing to converse as we walked around the yard and stopping to pose with her pony Magnolia! Magnolia made a perfect unicorn! She was very mild mannered, calm, and sweet! The prices are AFFORDABLE for an AMAZING service! I couldn't have asked for a better time! If ever I desire another pony experience, they will be my go to! Thank you so much Pony Express Pony Rides for making my unicorn dream come true! Amanda G

I really enjoyed our visit with my kids on our last day in CO. The area is small but really the…read moreattraction here is the butterflies. It was so relaxing just to walk in and see all of them flying around. I also love that you can input data for the butterflies with stickers to help track them. My only suggestion would be to have more people walking around to monitor since I saw a few little kids try and hurt the butterflies, simply due to the kids being so young and not understanding how to be careful. I enjoyed the gift shop and the staff were very friendly. A lovely place to visit in the area!

The Butterfly Pavilion is always a hit for our family…read more My toddler loves going and staring at all the bugs in the front room. I think we are in there for about 30 minutes. Then we make our way to the tropical butterfly room. Where we spend 10 minutes at most because when we get there. He wants a snack but I know he knows the play area is next. It keeps my toddler busy for hours. And he leaves happy. Surprisingly a fun place for a toddler. I never knew he would be so interested in the bugs but he loves it. And asks to go back fairly often. I recommend it for sure. Especially for young children. You can end your time in the play area. They do close for about 15 minutes each day for a deep clean. I forget the time. Overall, a great place to go.