Love calm zoo! It's a local treasure that should be thoroughly enjoyed by Bakersfieldians - where…read moreelse can you see black bears enjoying cake and presents on a regular basis or enjoy the train on loop or the little park inside. It is one of my 3 year olds favorite places in town. We went Saturday morning and spring mid morning is the perfect weather for calm. We pack lunch for the trip or long drive home. And Take our time walking around doing all the areas and then concluding with the train. Calm's got small town charm with a little extra and is a regular joy for our little family. Excited for their future expansion!

This was an amazing experience! Ensure you are bundled up to enjoy this activity for sure!…read more Me and my Best-Friend went on a beautiful walk through the twinkling lights. Perfect for couples or just best-friends looking for a cute photo-op. The music and atmosphere was like no other...we couldn't help, but smile. This is a wonderful memory I've held since visiting previously as a child; experiencing this once again was the perfect start to my Christmas season! DO NOT MISS...the train ride! This was the highlight of our night! Lastly, I recommend hand warmers and plenty of hot cocoa!

I have lived in the valley all my life and I had never been to CALM during their holiday light…read moreexperience (or otherwise). Thanks to Yelp and Garrett, I was able to see all the beautiful Christmas lights. Over 3 million lights are on display. We went on Tuesday at approximately 6:30 pm. We drove right in (warning: the drive into CALM is a service entrance that's a bit rough and dark (some road erosion and some potholes)). We had good parking (all parking is free). Due to the cold weather, we bundled up and literally walked right in. Oh my gosh!! Everything was so beautiful and every staff member was super friendly and helpful. Here are some musts: 1. Picture with Santa (using your personal phone/camera) 2. Train ride (Candy Cane Lane). Train ride takes you through a western town 3. Take your time strolling through and make the most of your experience 4. Dress warmly and wear comfy shoes 5. Support Teen Challenge booths. We purchased some yummy kettle corn, hot chocolate and coffee 6. Make sure your phone is fully charged Based on my conversations with CALM staff, the closer we get to Christmas, the busier it will be. Mid-week is a perfect time to visit to avoid large crowds. I highly recommend the holiday lights at CALM and look forward to making this an annual tradition.

Been coming to CALM Holiday Lights for well over a decade and always such a special visit to have…read morememories! Went yesterday evening and the lights were stunning and loved the Tree light show! All the employees and staff were incredibly kind and helpful! Lots of photo op's and a cute photo op with Santa and his sleigh! The Candy Cane Train is a must and I love the lights and decorations set up for this attraction! Great for families or a date night! Recommend the kettle popcorn and hot cocoa from Teen Challenge!

This is a very good place to get up close and personal with many types of animals, both domestic…read morefarm animals and some exotic ones too. There are Bison, camels, zebra, and reindeer! There is a petting zoo, pony rides, pinic area and a play area for the kids. This is a very good place for the whole family to enjoy on the weekend. The Center is open to the public March thru Oct every Sat from 10 am to 4 pm. Highly recommended.

FYI: I just called 9/5/19 and was told they are renovating and closed until April 2020. They will…read morebe open on Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00 or 4:30 (yikes I can't remember). Looking forward to going when they re-open!!!

This is a great place to pet animals and walk around with your kids.I loved my visit here. It is…read moreaffordable and an easy way to kill a few hours with the kids while teaching them about animals and nature. The road there is a dirt road but my friend drove it in a honda accord so nothing special or 4x4 needed during normal conditions. We walked around and fed camels, goats, bison and all kinds of other animals.

Does anyone know if it's still open on Saturdays? I want to bring my 2-1/2 year old grandson…read more Love this place. I volunteered a few times years ago and loved brushing the camel. What a experience of love on all the their 4 legged babies

Nice place. Water fountains are awesome. Relaxing view. I really enjoyed visiting Hart Park in…read moreBakersfield. It has a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere on many days, especially if you love nature. The water, mountains, trees, and scenery are very beautiful and make it a great place to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes when there is shooting practice at the pistol range nearby, it can interrupt the peaceful feeling a little, but overall the park is still very nice and worth visiting

This is an amazing park! It was so green and plenty of space for people to get their own spot. I…read morewent in the afternoon, so it was hot! There were a lot of ducks in the lake. I plan to come back another time to enjoy the scenery in the morning.

Took a side quest here on the way to Yosemite and it was worth it! I would have given 5 stars but I…read morecan't get over entry fees to a farm...$10.99pp ages 4+. If you decided to pick fruit you pay by the pound at the end which is reasonable but the fee per person just to walk around seemed on the high end. They have goats, chickens, peacocks, a variety of birds, chickens and roosters and cool art displays. We saw signs for paintballing and hayrides though I didn't see any wagons operating. The main reason we stopped was to try the Okie Pies. I had never heard of them and I am always looking to try new things. They remind me of a large empanada or handheld meat pie. We tried 3 savory and 1 dessert Okie Pie. They were out of blueberry so we settled for Apple and it was good but super sweet. I love desserts and unless you're a diehard apple pie fan you may find this to be too sweet. Savory flavors were salsa verde, chicken pot pie, and blueberry BBQ pork. The blueberry BBQ sounds odd but it was everyone's favorite. Everyone was very friendly and there was even someone who let the kids pet the goats and roosters. We'll stop on the way back home for more blueberry BBQ Okie Pies.

A country store, farm and chevron gas station all in one. They have a small variety of fresh fruit…read more(depending on the season) lots of canned goods, baked goods, and a hot food section with a limited selection. Service is more so of a roam the store and if you need assistance find an employee and ask. Ambiance is that of a country store, small quaint, with snacks for the rest of your travels.

Sadly I just had Two muscles tear away from my hip bone trying to lift weights with a trainer. The…read moredoctors told me they aren't repairable as they are too fare retracted They told me it takes years to be that way and it must be from an old accident. My only accident is from this dude ranch from tying conch together with a telephone wire. Thanks Rankin. 60 years old walking with a cane due to your negligence.

Excellent and friendly service. The staff was wonderful and the food and atmosphere were quite…read moreexceptional. I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking total rest and relaxation...

Amazing store! Employee's we're súper helpful and the owner was very sweet! They are one of the…read moreonly aquatic stores i see who ethically keep their fish! No bettas in cups, just thriving in planted tanks, fed a well balanced variety diet, they swim up to the glass to greet you! I will be promoting this store on my TikTok (Amphitrite's Aquatics) as they are incredible! I got a very healthy betta female from there, with some rare genetics for only $10. They've got really fair prices, I saw some incredibly rare bettas for only $55 there as well, all happy and well taken care of! Can't reccomend this place enough!

The Service is very important and these guys did a great job. I am new to the fish world and want…read moreto learn about tank maintenance and what type of fish to acquire etc. thanks again.

Event was outstanding! Fun, informative about animals, kind and on time! Highly recommend!read more

From the owner: We are a mobile goat rental service serving the Bakersfield and Shafter area. Surrounding areas are…read moreby request only. Prices start at $89, which includes up to 6 baby goats and security buddies (either 2 bunnies or a chicken and a bunny). Goats are always dressed in outfits, and for the entire month of October, they will be in Halloween costumes. Hand feeding is also available at no additional charge! You can book anywhere from 30-minute events up to 5 hours. We also now offer rabbit racing for events. You can check availability, pricing, and book online on our website.

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