Applegate Park Zoo

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Met first with Liz and then with Devin. Both were extremely helpful and friendly. Went over all of…read moremy options and answered all of my questions. Event went off without a hitch and everyone that was there said how good the food was and how friendly the staff was. Will definitely use this venue again

We hosted an event here and it was decorated beautifully. Gateway gardens staff is very friendly…read moreand are willing to help if any problems do occur. Great prices. Very understandable, they were willing to work with the school to host a fraternity banquet and were very open minded about payment plans.

Elks Lodge B P O E 1240

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My husband got involved with the Elks it is such a honor to be a member of this great group…read more They serve a great lunch at a great price but Friday night dinner best deal in town. Jesse and his staff are wonderful! The bar makes a great drink. Shout out to Paul! They also do a lot for our community. They have several events during the year. For those who like Bingo every Tuesday evening go and enjoy. If you're looking to join the Elks Lodge 1240. reach out to them I'm sure most of you know someone that is a member. You will not be disappointed!!! God and Country!

Really enjoyed the Elks Lodge RV Park. The staff is friendly and helpful. They don't have sewer at…read moremany sites, but there is a clean dumping station. There is property with trees to run your dogs, laundry, lots of picnic tables, and showers. They keep the gravel sites nice and level. You have a picnic table on a cement slab. It's very peaceful with a cow farm across the street (doesn't smell) and tree orchards to a couple of the sides. They are near wine tasting, breweries, 1.45 hrs from Yosemite, and many restaurants close by.

Italo-American Lodge

Italo-American Lodge is an institution of Merced! What a great location for events. The main…read moredinning room can fit over 100 people seated with room for a dance floor. There's also a side hall for over flow and bar. There's even a stage for performers or a DJ. I've been here for two separate events and everything has worked out nicely because of the wonderful management.

This hall has a bar with select liquor options. Good options though. The room sizes are pretty big…read more There's a parking lot attached to the building so you don't have to park on the street unless it is full. I was here for my great aunt's memorial service and it was nice. They had a projector to let us have a slide show. I'm not sure how many rooms the hall has, but I noticed two. The bathrooms were clean and didn't smell and were stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. The overall cleanliness of the building was good.

Merced Multicultural Art Center

3.0

This was is so good fun at course covers the exploration of the elements- point, line shape,…read moretexture, if please like ask Color and the principals- balance, hoist the first coloured pencil and crayon. The Easiest Thing To Remember was as good beautiful Artwork today. This wasn't Karen that she would tomes from my Family and Friends.

The Multicultural Arts Center in Merced is an unwelcoming place. As the coordinator of a Latinx pop…read moreup market in the Central Valley, I experienced very unprofessional and rude behavior from Kat, the centers manager. Not only did I experience this behavior but also several of the Latinx vendors that were present that day at the event. They felt so unwelcome and experienced such rude and unprofessional behavior they expressed they would not vend at the MAC in the future. I have coordinated many events in various multicultural centers, art galleries and private venues and have never encountered the level of unprofessionalism that I encountered at this location. After the event, I messaged the executive director of the center to explain my experience and that of the vendors. My message was completely ignored, further convincing me they do not care about the experience of those who visit, attend and participate in events at the center.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced - Yosemite Natl Pk Area

3.4

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Holiday Inn Express, Merced is our go to place when we visit our Son at UC Merced. I remember the…read morefirst year at his school brought a lot of uncertainty in an unfamiliar place. Unexpectedly, Maria was the first person to make us feel welcomed in Merced. She always greets us with a warm smile and makes sure that we have everything we need. Whenever we plan a trip to Merced, my wife says "book us a room at Maria's place". We look forward to staying with Maria two more years. We just might have to invite her to our Son's graduation. I think air fresheners are needed throughout the facility. It smells a bit dingy and dated in rooms and common areas. The facility appears clean, but the smell suggests it's not.

This hotel was nice and clean and quiet. Lots of fast food place close by. Walkable. And there's a…read moreDutch Bros across the street. Their breakfast was really good. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

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4.3

I have so many childhood memories here, so this place gives me a deep sense of nostalgia. I came…read morehere most recently for Cinderella from the World Ballet Series (Nov '23) and it was a great experience! This is the best stage in Merced and I absolutely love the castle-like designs in the auditorium. The ushers and concession folks are very helpful. Prices are also pretty fair for consumables ($7 for a jumbo popcorn, $4 for soda/water/candy, $7 for beer/wine). Come enjoy a show!

Very nice Theatre! There is lots of room, clean, and the sound is great in the theatre.read more

The Tarmac

4.5

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A nice set up. Lots of seating. Very nice vibe. Had a delicious, I believe, a tangerine cider. It…read morewas Delish! I didn't know I was a fan of cider. It wasn't tart. Went down smooth. I met a cousin for lunch & a drink since I was passing by. I live 5 hrs away. I would definitely go again when Im in town.

The Tarmac is an amazing brewery. Over the years it has had amazing events, drinks and vibes. Did I…read moreforget to mention a variety of food trucks. It's the spot to be if like good vibes. Their service is very slow and unprofessional. Like it's embarrassing how long it takes to get a beer or a cocktail. They might be more successful with providing better service and quicker if the beer tap area had lights so the 2 ladies a see. The tarmac not only has beer, but really good cocktails too. They have no security to check ids. I'm sure they serve miners. Cause they don't ID at all. The Tarmac Owner Steve really should hold his staff accountable for being slow and unprofessional, and actually very aggressive and argumentative when customers wait 30mins for a beer. The guy at the register was literally waving his hands and voice to customer asks for polite and more professional service. I really suggest some bar lights and more professionalism this might be to much of an expectation, so I encourage everyone to come to the tarmac and and enjoy good food, cold beer, chill vibes and below average service in my opinion today

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

4.4

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So. It's a good place. It smells nice for the most part…read more Lots of life. Nature. It's fun to walk around. Giraffes, tigers, monkeys, lots of things to see. I swear. It's a good place to chill. Recommend being here in colder weather. One of the best places in the city. Cheap to enter. Parking is easy. It's a small location so it is really easy to navigate. Soooyyyyy Dora!!!! Just don't bring Dora here. Maybe Dorathy.

This used to be our favorite zoo, but our recent visit was by far the worst experience we've had…read more We arrived at 2 PM, thinking our family of four could enjoy everything in two hours, only to find out they were closing early (at 3 PM) for a sold-out ice cream event starting at 5 PM. They no longer participate in the Museums for All program, which was a fantastic way to promote inclusion. Now, they offer a "Wednesday Welcome Days" program allowing adults with a valid ID and a WIC or EBT card to purchase up to four $5 general admission tickets on Wednesdays. This move feels exclusionary, as it limits access for lower-income families to just one day a week--who can take time off work or school to visit? Where's the every day equity? To make matters worse, they don't offer any discount for closing early when we had only an hour left. We paid $99.80 to enter (for 2 adults, a 4-year-old, and a 2-year-old). Additionally, we spent $18.00 for three of us to feed giraffes and $24.00 for the Zoorassic Park experience, which forced us to buy the butterflies package too. We even paid $10 to feed the stingrays, only to be told they were out of food after we had already paid. In total, we wasted $151.80 for just an hour of lackluster fun. Honestly, I'd rather pay a little more for a day at Disneyland--where kids' tickets are only $50 (recent promotion). This place is overcharging and seriously lacking consideration for families. We won't be returning to Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

Johnson Plumbing

4.3

(139 reviews)

Brad was the best ever in this terrible heat out side…read more Showed up got the job done perfectly Thank you Lisa and Wallace Bowers

Anthony addressed half a dozen issues in 45 minutes. I pay…read morefor results not time. 1) gas leak at fireplace. 2) nickel fished out of disposal. 4) unplugged bathroom sink drain. 5) repair broken sewer clean out. 6) validated electrical tape securing house ground wire to water main line. Gladly paid Johnson Plumbing. Been a customer since 2008.

Ashor's Alteration Services

(22 reviews)

Amazing service very knowledgeable and trusted service, best quality around. Have had 15+ repairs…read moredone and will be back for more. Requested specific repairs and he delivered and went out his way for even better service than requested would recommend best value for your money. Well worth it

I took some time to search for someone that was able to hem some True Religion Jeans that my son…read moregot for Christmas. They were way too long. So I came across Asher's. I must say my husband and I were pleased as well as our son. He has great customer service and did a great job on the original hem. Let me add I drove from out of town and the drive was well worth it. Quality work!!!! If we need any more work we're coming back to Ashor's.

Advanced Integrated Pest Management

(17 reviews)

Long story short- Manuel is the reason we're switching pest control companies. His responsiveness,…read moreprofessionalism, and customer service were exceptional. We are looking forward to working with Advantage IPM going forward and would highly recommend Manuel Moreno to anyone in need of pest control services. Long story- After months of dealing with recurring issues and growing frustration with our previous pest control company, we finally made the switch to Advantage IPM--and it was one of the best decisions we've made. The final straw came when we discovered a large, active wasp nest inside our dryer vent. Not only was it a safety concern, but it also meant we couldn't use our washer or dryer. When we contacted our existing pest control provider, they told us it would be five days before they could come out. That response was incredibly disappointing given the urgency of the situation. We reached out to Advantage IPM, and Manuel Moreno came out the very same day. From the moment he arrived, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and immediately got to work addressing the problem. The wasp nest was large and extremely active, but Manuel handled it with confidence and expertise. Thanks to him, the issue was resolved quickly, and we were able to get back to normal.

Their representative took the time to walk me through what they could offer and what I could do on…read moremy own. He was generous with both his time and advice. I ended up not needing to hire anyone for this job, doing the work myself. But I'll remember their integrity and generosity, and I'll choose them for any future work I need and recommend them to others.

Randles junk removal

4.9

(12 reviews)

Randle and his crew were immensely helpful and patient while cleaning up our family's backyard,…read morewhich had accumulated about 2 truckloads of stuff over the years! I will definitely be using Raudel and his team again in further work that I require. Timely, efficient, and most of all, nice.

The family had did some spring cleaning we needed some junk removed so we decided to give Randel a…read morecall based on reviews and how our conversation went over. The phone sounded like a nice guy made time to come give me an estimate shook his hand the rest was history. Highly recommended will be calling in the future if the services are needed, God bless.

Santos Valley Landscape Design

4.8

(16 reviews)

This company did a great job on my concrete work. My yard was all just dirt before. I had my…read moredriveway widened, and a walkway poured down my side yard, and my patio extended. It's a new house so the backyard was not landscaped. I'm very happy with their work. They cleaned up my yard before leaving each day. They even replanted a tree that had to be relocated for the concrete work. Good prices too. I would highly recommend them.

Santos Landscaping is absolutely the best!!! I've had them out here for a few of my home projects…read morethey are punctual, attentive and entirely grasped how i wanted my projects. Don Beto is a master of his craft. I would strongly recommend giving them a call for your next home project.

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Jon D.

9 years ago

whats to love about animals being locked up in small cages with no life whatsoever ? Only your eyes and everyone elses to peer in on them all day long ! How selfish can you people be seriously. They need to be back in the wild where they belong ! These animals are pacing back and forth on cement 24 hours a day just so you can google at them? Shame on you people. Keep talking about how you loved the zoo and don't give a thought to fact THESE ANIMALS HAVE NO LIFE WHATSOEVER ! I HAVE A MIND TO START PICKETING THIS PLACE AND STOP THE CRUELTY read more

Joie G.

9 years ago

This place makes me sad. The animals look so depressed. They live in small cages that look moe like jail with bars and concrete than a natural habitat. The animals are so miserable. I never go to that zoo anymore. It just isn't hospitipal to the animals. I know the workers mean well, but, the location is too small to create a natural habitat for the animals. I wish they would build a bigger zoo in Merced. The animals are just too miserable where they currently are. read more

Brian A.

1 year ago

Please support our local zoo, the bears need love too ! Also there is a petting zoo with lamas and goats , geese with chickens. Make sure to see the fox , the deer and the sweet coyote. Bring all the kids , you can feed the animals too . They except donations of unwanted blankets and tee shirts, enjoy, Thursday thru Sunday. Very affordable read more

Julia K.

9 years ago

This zoo exceeded my expectations! Great little place perfect for my 3 and 6 yr old! We came on a Thursday morning and literally we were the only ones there, it was like a private zoo! Very awesome, I would come again! Can't beat $5 entry fee , $3 for me, $2 for my 6 yr old and the 3 yr old was free! Score!! read more

Matthew E.

7 years ago

This is a wonderful zoo for our community. While it is rather small, there is plenty to do. I take my 2-year old all the time and for a cheap price she is able to walk around freely. Of all the animals, her favorite is feeding the goats and the peacock area. read more

Sarah S.

8 years ago

The zoo needs to have more animals. Fresno is just a skip and a jump down the street and their zoo has so much more to offer. I don't foresee me ever going back to Applegate Zoo in the future. read more

Maru T.

Elite 26

184

8 months ago

What a big park.Lots of homeless hanging out in park .There was a man shooting up drugs..Kids playground saw a man eyeing the children 2days in a row. read more

Mary H.

5 years ago

Cute, smaller zoo. Nice place to spend a few hours. The whole zoo was very clean & the animals seemed happy.

Caroline D.

14 years ago

Dude there's a llama you can feed. AWESOME.

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