We had an amazing experience with Funny Farm for my son's second birthday! The kids in attendance…read moreattention spans didn't last long but the adults and I loved every minute of it. They had great communication with me from the day we scheduled right up tothe day of the event. We will be planning more events in the future.

Everything went really smoothly, the staff was kind, taught us new things, were very patient with…read moreour clients. They set up super fast, and they cleaned up really nice. 100 out of 10 would recommend! Thank you Kristi, Maya, and Cheryl!

Very fun experience. Good variety of animals and fun to feed them. Two guys working there took very…read moregood care of all the little furry friends. Maybe book this company for your next corporate event. Those things shouldn't have to be painful. These awful retreats where you are stuck with your boss and coworkers out in the woods without cell phone coverage. Trust falls and all sorts of other nonsense. Kids birthday parties - reminds me of a recreation of Mrs Doubfire.... now he knew how to have fun - you could recreate that scene from the movie. Rabbits and all sorts of other little friendly animals. One little guy stuffed his nose in the hay and got it all over his face - and one of the caretakers was quick to brush all that away and make him beautiful again. Every piece of fur perfectly in place. Little kids need this sort of experience. Too much cell phones, video games, TicTac. Don't let your kid turn into a zombie in front of the television - get some petting zoo action!!

We hired The Mini Experience Petting Zoo for my granddaughter's fifth birthday party, which had a…read moreMichael Jackson Thriller theme. She flew in from out of state for the party, and I wanted to make the day extra special for her.From the start, the team responded promptly, communicated clearly, and was very friendly. They brought a miniature Highland cow, mini pigs, and rabbits. The children enjoyed the animals so much that we booked an extra hour so they could spend more time with them!The staff was wonderful, and it was a great experience. I would definitely hire them again

I've known Mimi for years, and she has always been one of our favorite people to visit! She is…read moreincredibly kind, knowledgeable, and has such a genuine love for her animals. Every time we see her, it's clear how well cared for and loved they are. The animals are always friendly, healthy, and a joy to interact with. Whether you're visiting with children or just love animals, Mimi creates such a welcoming and memorable experience. Her passion shines through in everything she does, and it's one of the many reasons we keep coming back. We absolutely adore Mimi and highly recommend Mimi'z Petting Zoo to anyone looking for a fun, unique, and heartwarming experience!

Mimi Z, aka Tanya, was an excellent host. She has so many animal facts and stories! Also, she takes…read morephotos for you of your visit so you can be present! Her animals are so friendly. the experience is so interactive it is truly a one of a kind place!

If you're considering a pet sitter, then Sunset sitting services/Natalie should be your "go to"…read more She was communicative, willing to meet before our trip to go over the details, and took excellent care of our pets and our home. We plan on using her services for all our pet needs, and I would suggest you do the same.

From the owner: I love animals! I love getting to take care of your fur babies while you are gone to make your trip…read morestress free! I had animals growing up and I love that I can now let kids and adults enjoy my animals with me!

I am not one for reviews but I felt compelled to leave one to help any other mother planning their…read morekiddos bday and if anyone's like me we make a big deal out of birthdays. Natacha was great. She was referred by a mutual friend , we got the large zoo which included goat/sheep/and what we thought was mini pig. The pig was Gemma who is advertised as the "kissing pig" , she was totally fine (definitely not mini) but my issue was with the girl assisting . She was the "gatekeeper" while Natacha did pony rides. This may needed to have changed as the girl allowing kids in to the "petting zoo" was an issue. Not friendly, very abrupt with the kids, I understand being a rule follower but she wasn't professional with asking the guests to abide by them. I went in with my daughter to pet the animals and literally as we approached Gemma she blurted out "don't touch her face, talk to her before touching her, don't scare her " , I am pretty respectful of animals and educate my kids but this was ridiculous .. my 4 year old literally stopped walking towards the pig and said "mom I don't want to hurt the pig" . My daughter wasn't even doing anything wrong and to jump at her was excessive. Guidance and education go a long way but to be snappy and scare kids to not pet animals at a petting zoo and for the price I paid! Honestly ruined the experience for me as she did. It get any friendlier or professional. The other parents didn't complain but also noticed the "unfriendly" vibe she gave .Thank goodness we paid extra for pony rides as this was the only real highlight of the party. Natacha was great making sure we got a family photo and let my son ( the bday boy) ride for long times when no other kid was in line. I do wish the petting area was bigger . With the assistant 4 animals and an adult with each kid ( 91 adult per kid ) in the pen it was very tight fitting. No two adults and kids could be in there at once . Overall cute idea. Glad I had a bounce house and numerous other activities for the kids as this wouldn't have been enough. Again I hate to leave less than perfect reviews but looking back at the prep and pay for this was my push to leave an honest review .

The petting zoo was an absolute hit at my daughter's party! Can't say enough good things about the…read moreset up, clean up and the overall operation of things! All of the animals were so sweet and happy!

I came here for a birthday party and I was shocked to learn how close it was to my house. It's such…read morea cute place to have a kids birthday party and I loved the variety of farm animals to see. I was with my 2 year old and she was able to ride a horse, play with the goats, chickens and ducks, see a donkey, highland cow, pigs, a goose, and more. It was adorable and if I ever throw a farm themed party, I'd be doing it here!

Highly recommended! Very helpful & friendly staffs. The place was well organized, fun for the…read morekids.... A lifetime experienced for my granddaughter's birthday! It was a very epic experience! Thank you!

We reserved a unicorn experience for my sons fourth birthday…read more Rachel arrived on time despite a broken car situation, was patient with my very hesitant son, promptly cleaned up any messes the pony made and just was so easy to work with. Also Rachel was really easy to communicate with. I just appreciate so much. It's hard to find that level of customer Service. I will definitely be using her again. Thanks again!

I am an Activity Director at a Senior Living Facility, and Pony Ranch Parties has been my go-to for…read moreall my carnivals, harvest festivals, and general petting zoo visits for our residents to enjoy. Their team is very helpful, friendly, and professional. Our residents always have a great time interacting with the animals. The vast selection of animals brings immense joy and happiness to our residents, and they can't stop talking about the visit for days. I appreciate everything Pony Ranch Parties has to offer.

I've seen them bringing smiles to people's faces at various events in and around the bay area, most…read morerecently at the Butter and Egg Days festival in Petaluma. They offer enough space for the animals to wander around comfortably alongside visitors who pay a fee to enter the pen. For me, viewing from the outside is more than sufficient to have a good time, observing all the playful behavior going on inside the enclosure. A nice variety of four-legged creatures and waddling ducks. The giant tortoise was especially beautiful. And my favorite part, LOTS of rabbits, including plenty of lionheads as well as baby bunnies of different breeds.

Bought our two bunnies from them. Incredible service. Very kind. And very helpful. Would recommend…read moreanyone use them, for their petting zoo, or to purchase pets or livestock.

We had the most incredible pony party for my daughter, thanks to Debbie! She brought her sweet…read morehorse, Cherokee and he made even the most nervous little riders feel so comfortable. Everything felt super safe, too. Debbie was so kind, caring and put everyone at ease. She was super easy to communicate with, arrived on time and made the whole process a breeze. I cannot recommend her enough.

We had Debbie and the adorable animals for our son's 3rd birthday party and it was the absolute…read morebest experience! From kids to adults, all the guests loved it. Debbie is highly professional, she arrived early and setup everything beautifully and cleaned up after thoroughly. The animals are very well-behaved and gentle. I HIGHLY recommend Debbie and Little Reds Barnyard Friends!

There's a small zoo within these parts where I was able to see a few animals up close. One of the…read moreanimal caretakers mentioned either the animals' extinction, endangerment, or rehabilitation. Entry requires a minimal fee. The self-tour won't take more than a couple hours. During my visit, the snack bar wasn't opened. It was a pretty quiet atmosphere, and not busy at all. Outside of this zoo, there's a Japanese Garden, picnic sites, outdoor event venues, a golf course, a water park, and therefore some fishing. I missed visiting the Japanese Garden, but it would've been worth my visit. Micke Grove is another broad recreational area. Since the zoo in located inside the grove, there's and initial entrance fee into the multi-acreage park. The drive to get to the zoo goes right, and all the way around several parking lots - look for signage. Visiting here makes for a good random, but leisurely plan.

I saw just about every single animal when visiting. The quieter you are the more you will see in my…read moreopinion. Lots of parking, seating areas, bathrooms (with a changing station), various animals, lots of information to learn and a vending machine if that's your thing. Definitely can't wait to come back!! Don't expect there to be zoo keepers in every which direction, it's a very quiet laid back soon. Better than the Merced zoo in my opinion.