We were looking for a smaller, more manageable zoo to take our little one and came across The…read moreTeaching Zoo at Moorpark College on Yelp--so glad we did! This place is such a hidden gem. It's very affordable with easy parking, which made the whole visit stress-free from the start. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff who let us know about an upcoming animal performance so we could plan our time around it--such a nice touch. The zoo itself is the perfect size for younger kids. They had a great variety of animals including tigers, a lion, several types of birds, and monkeys. The staff throughout the zoo were informative and approachable, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, a fun, easy outing that's perfect for little ones. We'll definitely be back!

THIS IS NOT YOUR TRADITIONAL ZOO! If you come here hoping for a vast institution with a lot of…read moreanimals, you will be disappointed but with that being said, I personally really enjoyed my time here. This zoo is so that college students who are studying animal related programs can gain experience meaning they don't have all the animals you see at typical zoos but there were still some really cool ones! And because students are learning they have animals roaming around with them so you could potentially see a beaver or a hawk up close and in demonstration. I honestly think I preferred it here as it was slow paced and not very crowded. I don't believe they had any food here so bring snacks and their gift shop was closed. I don't know if that was only on the day we went or indefinitely. There's plenty of parking - I know it says "permit only" but I think that applies to weekdays only when classes are in session.

I really wanted this place to work for my family, but unfortunately our recent experiences have…read moremade me decide not to return. My daughter is autistic and non-violent -- she just wants to play and be included. On multiple visits, whenever one particular staff member is working, her kids and their cousins are there, and the interactions with my child have been unkind and exclusionary. During one visit they were taunting her, and on another I had to step in and ask them to stop following her around and telling her she couldn't play with things. Another parent (the father of one of the kids) was standing there and even told them they needed to stop following her if they weren't going to be nice, so the issue was acknowledged in the moment. The situation escalated when my daughter lost her footing in the bounce house and accidentally landed near one of the kids. The child then told her mom that my daughter pinched her, which is not what happened -- I was standing right there the entire time. As a parent, it's really hard to watch your child be singled out or misunderstood, especially in a place that's supposed to feel safe and fun. What was also frustrating was that when I asked the staff member for the owner's email so I could address my concerns directly, she refused to provide it and said she wasn't allowed to share it. I found that disappointing, as I was simply trying to communicate respectfully with management about a serious concern. I'm sharing this because I hope management takes it seriously. This felt avoidable, and I wish the environment had been better monitored so all kids could play comfortably. I ultimately requested a refund for my remaining play days because I no longer feel comfortable bringing my child back.

Hands down the BEST place to book a kids birthday party!!!!…read more Rockin' Kids Play Center truly took care of everything....and I mean EVERYTHING!!!!! As a mom of 3 with all my kids under 5, this was such a lifesaver and completely stress free. Liz was incredibly easy to communicate with and so responsive, and Mia was just as wonderful on the day of the party. Both were kind, patient, and beyond helpful the entire time. I was able to actually enjoy my child's birthday instead of running around, which says a lot. The decor was absolutely beautiful, our guests would not stop complimenting it. I kept hearing "this is the best Hello Kitty party!". On top of that, the play area was spotless and kept all the kids entertained and happy the entire time. A few kids even cried when the party ended... that's how good it was! If you're thinking about booking a birthday party, this is the place!!! Thank you so much Liz and Mia! You both are truly the best and made this day so special for our family. 10000000/10 Highly, highly recommend!

I was very happy with the customer service, they also have a variety of fish that I haven't seen…read morebefore. The attendance are really nice and answer all my questions and don't kind of push me off. Also Keith was very friendly and seemed really knowledgeable about everything. I'm looking at purchasing some larger items in Peter's helping me, pretty nice guy. I'll definitely be coming back.

This spot is my first venue for all my fishies' needs. I was so happy they rebuilt even better, I…read morehave a 75-gallon tropical setup and got a black angelfish last year from them. Super-healthy, doubling in size, bonafide superstar of my tank lol. All my live plants are from them (thx George). Appreciate your love for all things aquarium!

There's a ice cream parlor in the back, and a restaurant…read more The park is quaint with 2 benches.

Not a good park for young kids. No interactive "toys." The rockwall and climbing structures are for…read morebig kids. Not a safe feeling area. Cigarette butts, graffiti and trash all over. There is a fence but it's not closed in. It is next to a fire station which feels safer. I don't recommend.

This is truly a hidden gem! I'm always searching around for new aquarium stores to visit and I…read morestumbled upon this amazing place today. I had just finished my shift at work nearby and wondered if there were any good saltwater stores nearby. I searched on Yelp and found this place. The store is run in a townhome and the only way you would know about it is by word of mouth or looking online, so it truly is a hidden gem ;). Jason was fantastic! He has a nice little setup that has one of the most amazing collection of corals I've seen in a compact space. If you're an sps guy like me, then this is the place to go to. He also has a nice variety of lps and softies. All of the corals are in great health and are thriving. I bought with confidence! Jason also has amazing prices on his selection of livestock and dry goods so it really is hard to complain about anything. He was really accommodating on my visit and made sure to answer any questions I had. If there is something that isn't there and you would like to get your hands on, just let him know and he will get it for you. I can't believe I drove by this place so many times without taking the time to drop by. I'm really glad I found this place as I will be back very soon for another splurge! It is hard to leave this place without wanting to buy something! Thanks Jason! Edit: also a tip, it would be a good idea to give him a call before arriving to see if he is available to open shop as he is in and out of shop sometimes.

Not a store its a house dont waist your time driving here all the reviews are from friends they…read morewrote a store but its not true

I grew up coming to this place on weekends and in the summer. It's a great way to kill a few hours…read moreand a lot of fun for kids. They have a decent variety of stuff for kids of all ages. The maze and shadow room are fun for big and little kids. The dress up clothes were great fun for them as well. Lots for them to do when they finish painting, while they wait for their painted creations to dry. They don't fire the creations in a kiln or anything, but the plus side is, the plaster pieces are cheaper, and you get to take it home the same day, unlike other places where you have to pick it up a week later. We came in on a weekday summer morning at opening, so we were the only ones in the place. There was a gentleman, I assume the owner, working. He was quiet and definitely didn't want to get too involved in anything. The variety of paint colors available wasn't as good as it was years ago. It also used to be in condiment bottles that somewhat prevented the kids from squirting too much at one time. I'm guessing that they probably see a lot more paint waste without those. Be forewarned that this is the type of place where you really are left to your own devices; no one is going to sit with your kids and give them tips on painting or anything like that. You will want to try to talk your kids into really filling in all the white space. The glossy spray that they use to "finish" them doesn't stick to the plaster if there is not paint on it. The facility is in some need of maintenance. There were lots of signs on things letting you know that a machine is fickle and only takes certain quarters, which you can get up front, or the sign on the women's bathroom saying "Bathroom door doesn't lock. Use men's." Um... okay, or you could just run to Home Depot in the morning before the store opens, pick up a new doorknob, and replace it. Yeah, it takes time and money, but my guess is that the doorknob lock didn't break this morning. Sign looked like it wasn't recently made. Moreover... there are two single stall bathrooms, why is one men's and one women's? They should just both be unisex, since that is what is suggested. Other than a bit of laziness on the part of management in terms of maintenance, it's a fun place, and the kids had a fun morning, which was the goal, for a lot less than I'd have paid at somewhere like paint a dream.

Both Julie and Steve are such wonderful business owners and people in general. They always make…read moresure their events run smoothly while also making sure the kids know what to do. The process of painting is way more convenient than other places and the face painting is quick, easy, and fun (and the designs are great too!) I was very sad to hear that their facility closed a few years ago but grateful that they are still doing events and parties. A small thing that I would recommend is start accepting cards because not everyone carries cash. On that note, the prices are very reasonable. Thanks for the wonderful party!

This was an absolutely beautiful park, which my son and I recently discovered - thanks to Yelp!…read more it had everything that I could ask for: clean, safe, parking, shade, a nice play area, and on-site (CLEAN) restrooms. The playground is insect/garden themed and is absolutely beautiful. My son loved the large slide and the "ant hill." Kids had taken deconstructed boxes and made sleds out of them, and were having a blast. Love this park and can not wait to return!

Was this park made for me or my little ones? lol The playground here was awesome!! It seemed to…read morehave fun for all ages from little kids to bigger kids. My personal favorite was sliding down the ant hill on cardboard, but my little ones enjoyed the tall slide in the center. They have some ADA friendly play areas. There are plenty of benches to watch from if that's your vibe. There's a small picnic area as well. Only downside was we couldn't find the restroom, and it wasn't even apparent where one was. If it was in the building, that would also be quite a far trek for little person especially when they announce they need to use the restroom. It's pretty far from our usual hangouts, but it's a nice playground and because of this visit - I was able to discover other playgrounds designed by the same company that's closer to us. Yelp 2024 Challenge: 27/30

Unbelievably nice owners and service. Great variety of activities for kids. Kids always love ,…read morewe've been here maybe 3-4 times already. Do yourself a favor and bring your kids here. They will love it!

(+) We started our visit with a scavenger hunt for POKEMON! What a great way to explore the space…read moreand stimulate your mind to find stickers hidden throughout the studio, like Pokémon Go without your phone! (+) The button station was interactive and fun... and remember, you get to keep what you make here. How rewarding to learn and be involved with making something (we need more of this). Lots of options for the button graphics too. (+) In addition to LEGO, spin art, and other arts & crafts, they offer special classes and host private parties. I plan to come back to support this local business, located at the corner/end of the aisle between Red Robins and CPK (just walk further toward the inside of the Town Center). (+) 3D printers! Easy and intuitive tablet interface, large searchable CAD library to select models that print in front of your eyes. Staff is very accommodating in helping set it up right. The software tells you the estimated duration, and if you choose a smaller scale it takes less time at the cost of lower detail/size. (+) Lastly, the owners were super good with kids, patient, & helpful. They encouraged and supported all the activities and made it a really enjoyable experience. No major pressure and were so welcoming throughout. TL;DR Fun place to let your kids make things and support their creative outlets. If they're bored and you don't have the supplies (or patience) to entertain them, try the MakerStudio!

We attended a 12 year old's birthday party here and lucky me, I got to play laser tag as well! This…read moreplace was clean, the vibe (music/sounds from arcade machines) was fun without being overwhelming, and the laser tag area was excellent. There are all sorts of fun power ups, "generators" to be shot for extra points, and the design was two story. Which meant of course, the 12 year olds took to the high ground and took out all the adults. Best of all was the staff. There were so kind, accommodating, and helpful. My boys were really excited they won enough tickets to get a big prize and the staff was so great with them and patient to boot! Plus, they made cotton candy right then and there for all the party members. Fresh cotton candy is amazing. Normal price, only 2$. One change I'd love--wine added to menu to go with the beer. ;) Thanks to everyone at Lazertag Extreme!!

We came here on a double date a few days before Christmas and was shocked to find the place…read morecompletely empty. We figured with schools out, kids/families would be spending a lot of time here, even late at night. However, that didn't bother us one bit and it seemed like the employees were excited to have some customers as they gave us excellent service. We originally had planned on doing both laster tag and axe throwing, but once we realized it would just be us 4 playing laser tag (& that isn't a whole lot of fun) we opted to just spend an hour or so axe throwing. We had an absolute blast. It was most of ours first time and after a quick tutorial, we were left with both bays to have fun. And fun we did have. It was great. I have no complaints & the employees even gave us an extra few minutes since they were about to close and no one else was coming in. Ultimately, we had a lot of fun. But we do want to come back for their laser tag to see how that part of the place is. Hopefully when we do, there will be more people there for more targets to hit.

Master Nathan and the instruction team at Dragon Mu Sool Martial Arts provide a such a supportive…read moreand unique atmosphere for the parents and students. It's an exercise for the body of course but they make it an exercise for the mind and for your life in terms of how you can approach life with honor, respect and service. Dragon Mu Sool has been a positive investment in our family.

If you want the best experience in practicing martial arts, this is the place for you! This…read moretraining experience is for the whole family. I have personally trained and so so my kids. The instructors are respectful and amazing teachers. They are welcoming to all levels of experience. If you had the chance to speak to Courtney, she is so helpful and welcoming for your first time at Kuk sool. She is ready to answer all questions. The environment is set up to not only learn respect and self defense but also to form bonds of friendship and family. Kuk sool won is highly recommend, come see why!