Brought my g'babies to see the animals and had a fun time. A little upset with myself that we didnt…read morebring more food for all the animals but when we come back next weekend we're definitely going to bring extra. And the animals are really friendly, my 3 yr old g'baby wasn't afraid to go right up to the fence and feed them. Thank you Carl for taking all the animals in and giving them a good home. The world needs more people like you in it.

Carl's Damaged Pet Warehouse is such a unique experience in Gilbert. It's a private rescue farm…read morewhere you can get up close to Highland cows, donkeys, pigs, and the cutest rescue pup I've ever seen. I don't know who Carl is but he is quite generous to share his property with the public--he even provides buckets of carrots and pellets to feed the animals and a sink with soap and water to wash your hands. A few things to know before you go: Because this is at a private residential home, there are no public bathrooms available, so plan accordingly! It's also a bit out of the way on a dirt road, which adds to the rustic charm but can be a surprise if you aren't expecting it. It's a wonderful, low-key way to spend 30 minutes with some very happy animals. Donations are highly encouraged but not required.

We celebrated our son's 3rd birthday and everyone had a great time. The owner, Brittney, is super…read morefriendly and communicative. Both kids and adults enjoyed feeding the animals and hanging out at the farm!

I bought three female chicks, two of which turned out to be roosters. The website indicates they…read moresex the chickens with 90% accuracy, but were significantly less accurate with ours. When I reached out about a partial refund and offered to return the roosters, this is the response I got: No, actually, that only means it's not 100% accurate. Our policy is listed on our website. We do not guarantee, refund, return, swap, or exchange. This is an extremely standard policy across the board for any Hatchery or place of business that sells chicks. If you have a rooster you can give it away for free on Craigslist. Next time go ahead and shop at tractor supply. Buy your chicks from there and when you get a rooster try to call them and make them take it back and see what happens. Best, Brittney I'm so glad I didn't book my niece's birthday party here because the level of customer service leaves a lot to be desired. On a side note, we have bought many female chickens from Tractor Supply over the years and none have been roosters. Not even one.

Petting farm for prisoners! St Clare of Assisi Catholic…read moreChurch provided a visit from Carter's Petting Farm for some of the women inmates at Arizona state Perryville Women's Prison. It was an AMAZING event. Carters staff worked diligently with the prison staff to make it happen. Zane Malouk was the animal handler and was efficient, careful, respectful, enthusiastic, entertaining and educational. The animals were delightful. They all seemed happy, relaxed, friendly and fun.

Really good experience for a backyard birthday! Animals were a great hit and it was a very easy…read moreprocess. Would highly recommend!

We will be back for sure!! This experience was unforgettable for our kiddos and was so intimate for…read morethe kids getting one on one up close, hands on encounters with Nicole's animals. Their favorite was giving her pigs belly scratches and Norman the Highlander cow could not be cuter!! Nicole the owner is an incredible human being and cares so well for these animals...and the people she's helping with the power of animals love and touch.

From the owner: Welcome to Rebel Hearts Ranch, a serene and welcoming homestead nestled in the heart of San Tan…read moreValley, Arizona. At our ranch, we believe in the transformative power of animals in healing and enhancing the human spirit. Our mission is to foster a harmonious environment where individuals can experience the therapeutic and nurturing bond between humans and animals. We understand that each individual comes to us with unique needs and aspirations, and our goal is to tailor an experience that resonates with and benefits each person. Please note we are by appointment only.

I had let weeds take over my back yard and was in over my head with work. I googled how to get…read moregoats to come and eat away the weeds and I am so glad I came across The Goat Patrol! 10 goats (& their sheep!) came and ate everything in my yard over the course of 4 days. The before and after photos say it all. So worth the experience and excited to have them back one day!

Goat Patrol is literally the GOAT. I wanted an ecologically-friendly weed removal service and had…read moreheard good things about grazing by sheep and goats, and found Goat Patrol through Google. Dawn (Chief Nanny Officer) responded immediately to my request for a quote; she and fellow wrangler Douglas (Chief of Lawn Enforcement) came out the next day to do a site survey and quote. Day after that, I had a flock of very friendly and inquisitive gruffs hoovering up the weeds and tree trimmings. Getting a couple of humans in to poison the greens would have been faster and cost about the same, but a lot less, well, green. Besides, goats!

Pretty dangerous children can easily fall off boards, as mine did. I think the intent of the…read moreowners is beautiful but it definitely is not for little ones. Maybe 4 and older?

Thank you HBA Petting Zoo for making our granddaughters 2nd birthday a hit!!! You were very…read moreprofessional, on time, and respectful. After you loaded the animals all up and picked up your the pen, you even picked up the animals poo. We will highly recommend you to our friends and family. This was an amazing experience.

Thank you so much for being part of our Spring Spectacular! It was a big success and have had…read morenothing but positive feedback about it. The animals and staff were wonderful. I look forward to working with Walking M Farms and your team again in the future!

The beverage burro was a great addition to our cocktail hour and kept all our guests entertainment…read morewe were off picture taking. Super easy and low maintenance vendor to work with. No hassle whatsoever and came through for us last minute in a pinch.

We hired [Vendor/Company Name] for my boys' birthday, and it was incredible! He made the party…read moreinteractive, educational, and kept every child engaged the whole time. The kids were over the moon, and we had so many parents asking about him and complimenting how amazing he was. Professional, fun, and truly memorable, I can't recommend him enough!

My 9 year old granddaughter loves reptiles. In fact, her pet, Sunny, is a leopard gecko! We…read morevisited the Radical Reptile Fun on a warm June morning as part of her special day with grandpa. This privately owned oasis of wildlife is a labor of love for Mike and his girlfriend. All reptiles and other animals are showcased in the tour... many are available for petting and touching; others were fed. We were especially enamored with the 16 foot anaconda and three emus! The personal and friendly nature of this tour makes it a must return for us!

We have gone to the Phoenix Zoo three times over the years. This was the first time bringing our…read morekids to enjoy it. There are a lot of great animals at the zoo. Most seem to have comfortable exhibits as well. The orangutans are our favorite exhibit to visit as the four orangutans are fascinating to see up close. They can be seen wandering their yard climb on the activity's or inside avoiding the heat. The animals of Arizona section is really well done. Much more walkable than much of the rest of the zoo and provides ample shade for guests and animals. The zoo is pretty hilly in many sections including the farm and the Sahara exhibits. Be prepared to walk a lot. There are restrooms and zoo stands around, but many were closed on a Wednesday. It is a fun zoo, but definitely harder during the summer months to fully enjoy.

Roars and Pours is a 21yo and over event and is so much fun. Happy hour at the zoo!!…read more They have their Safari Cruiser spilling fun facts about animals some so inappropriate that you understand why its a no kids allowed event. Hilarious, love it. Drinks and food at happy hour prices, free yard games, camel rides, lots of animals are out on exhibit so get there right as they open. But remember you're here for the games food drinks and music not the animals so don't be too disappointed that they are not all out or hard to see, come back during the day for the animals. Have fun tonight! Perfect for parents or people who get up early because it runs 530pm to 830pm so you're not out partying late.