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Desert Rose Ranch

5.0 (8 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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My husband and son meeting some of the donkeys.

We took our almost 2 year old to Desert Rose Ranch to see some animals. He had a blast! The owners are friendly and knowledgeable as they showed us around the different animal pens. My son was able to pet all the different animals, his favorite being the donkeys. We also got a wagon ride and got to look for quartz. Or in my sons case, rocks. They also offer gold panning, which we will definitely be back to explore gold panning when my son is older. This is a place for kids of all ages or just adults looking to enjoy time with some chill animals.

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Highly recommend! Paul and Amanda were great! Super easygoing, knowledgeable and kind. The kids loved it and can't wait to go back!

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Olde LYFE Alpacas - The "Majik" of Christmas

Olde LYFE Alpacas

5.0(17 reviews)
11.1 mi

Came for the open house event in August. It was sooo fun! I had never heard of this farm before but…read moresaw it pop up on Facebook. When we arrived, I definitely was not expecting the alpacas to be free roaming!! They were so cute and obviously well taken care of and loved. I bought some alpaca food for $5 and it was a big portion that kept me and my family busy. All of the staff was friendly and very accommodating. It was a hot day without shade but we didn't have much of a problem.

If you are an animal lover this is the place for you! You can visit for the day or stay the night…read moreby camping in your own RV. There is also an option to "glamp" in the tent provided by the farm. The alpacas and a few other animals are free roaming and will greet you at your campsite or the petting zoo area. If you have food they will definitely come! It was so much fun interacting with the animals on this farm. We camped for the night and in the morning we were greeted at our van by the old donkey on the farm. The alpacas are the main star though, so friendly and adorable! We brought our dogs with us and the alpacas were very curious to meet them. They followed us around the farm for quite a while. I literately fell in love with this place and I can't wait to go back!!! There were even twins goats born the hour before we arrived. What's not to love about this amazing place. I feel lucky to have experienced it!

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Olde LYFE Alpacas - Full Moon in winter

Full Moon in winter

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Olde LYFE Alpacas - Sunset at camp

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Sunset at camp

Piping Rock Horses - Horse, student

Piping Rock Horses

4.8(173 reviews)
26.3 mi

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Piping Rock Horses! My sister and I both agreed it was…read morethe best horseback ride we've ever done. Our guide, Kiera, was fantastic -- knowledgeable, relaxed, encouraging, and clearly wonderful with both people and horses. The scenery was breathtaking, and the ride felt like a real adventure rather than just following a trail in a line. We crossed a beautiful river twice, rode through gorgeous mountain terrain, and truly got to experience the landscape. My horse, Buckwheat, was such a character and made the ride even more fun. We especially appreciated that the ride felt personal, peaceful, and authentic. You can tell the horses are well cared for and that the guides genuinely love what they do. Highly, highly recommend this experience if you're looking for a scenic and memorable ride in the Truckee/Tahoe area!

I am so impressed with everyone here. I'm very picky about who I take lessons from, and it matters…read moreto me how well the horses are cared for, the philosophy of the teachers, how welcoming and inclusive they area this place has it all. A huge shoutout to Maddie and especially Kiara, they are exceptional. Kiara is an amazing teacher and guide. She is knowledgeable, caring, engaging, and passionate about what she does! My daughter and I were honored to have her as our own private guide for our ride thru Prosser creek, and she was just the best in every way a guide would be. I had to book her the next day to give my daughter a riding lesson. I was able to see how adept Kiara is as an instructor as well. My daughter learned so much in one lesson. We will be taking more lessons here with Kiara!

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Piping Rock Horses - Piping Rock Horses!

Piping Rock Horses!

Piping Rock Horses - Crossing at Prosser Creek

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Crossing at Prosser Creek

Andelin Family Farm - Fun maze game

Andelin Family Farm

4.6(139 reviews)
23.3 mi
$$

We haven't visited since last year's Baby Animals event and boy have they changed things up! They…read moreset up a long ticket booth to the right of the entrance with nice winding queue line, divided into Prepaid and Purchasing lines. I was surprised to see how they pushed the entrance area past the barn, but totally makes sense for those who may want to just stop by to shop and not want to enjoy the festivities. The staff were all friendly and kept up with keeping the animal pens clear of poop, especially for the petting ones. They had signage to designate which ones you could feed the animal food to and which ones you couldn't enter due to the animals resting. I really liked how they sectioned off all the animals off to the left side with its own entrance and exit and lots of sanitizing and handwashing stations nearby. They had some new things at the farm too. I saw signage advertising Cuddling with Calves for $20 (kids 8+). They also had some additional calves to see and pet along the way. So adorable! Outside of the animal area, they had a new section, Peacock Pedalers, that allowed kids and adults to ride tricycles around. They also had refreshment stations within the farm for drinks, kettlecorn, and other snacks, which made it convenient. What surprised me was that the features that were typically busy on our past visits, like the mini zip lines and the barrel ride, were very little to no waits. They offered lots of seating for taking a break and grabbing some food from the three food trucks they offered. The pulled pork nachos were yummy! It was a great deal to spend the day at the farm for $20 tickets. Yes, they offered lots of additions like the animal feed, train tickets, and gem sluicing for a price but not really necessary to have a great experience. The baby chicks and goats were the highlight of our visit. My daughter wants to go back next weekend!

Came here for tulip picking and it was a cute experience overall…read more We went mid-day and it wasn't too crowded, which I loved. The only downside was the wind, a lot of the tulips were either dead or hadn't fully bloomed yet, so it took a little digging to find good ones. We still ended up with some pretty tulips though! And I have to say, their care tips actually work. The penny and ice water made such a difference and perked them right up. I'd come back again, just would try to go earlier in the season next time!

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Andelin Family Farm - The cutest photo props at the Tulip Bloom at Andelin Family Farms.

The cutest photo props at the Tulip Bloom at Andelin Family Farms.

Andelin Family Farm - Cuddling with baby goat

Cuddling with baby goat

Andelin Family Farm - Inside the bus!

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Inside the bus!

Goat Walks

Goat Walks

4.1(7 reviews)
65.5 mi

What a great experience! I went on the Fairy Trail with my son and his wife and their almost…read more6-year-old daughter. She loved every minute. Wandering down the trails to find all the little vignettes was fun and then we enjoyed meeting all the animals and feeding them treats. Hard to pick any favorites amongst the animals but the little goats were a big hit since they were so easy to interact with. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and we appreciated the popcorn, cider and water snacks. I'm not sure if we actually found all the items on the "treasure hunt" but they kindly allowed my granddaughter to pick a "prize" anyway and she loved the purple magic wand she chose. One difficulty is that there is no restroom, not even a portapotty. Given the location that is not good as it is quite a distance to get to any place with a public restroom. Another is that there is no way to contact the venue by phone if you have questions. I almost didn't go because I was a bit late and the confirmation I received said that we had to be there at our specific time with no ability to change it. Fortunately my son was able to email them and ask if I could catch up to them on the trail if I arrived a bit late and they responded quickly enough that I didn't have to turn around and go back home (my drive there was two hours).

We attended a holiday Bonfire. This included a short walk with goats, feeding a wide variety of…read moreanimals (goats, alpacas, pigs, donkeys, ducks, and rabbits- listen to how they tell you to feed them to keep you & kid's fingers safe from teeth), bunny cuddle time, as well as s'mores & drinks by a bonfire. It was really nice balance of guided events and time to explore alone. Even though a lot of animals wandering around, the location was clean,well kept, and they had a hand washing station. My child immediately asked to go back for other event on the drive home. It was a really well done event, especially for the price. You are in the woods so wear clothing for mountain weather and tick protection.

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Goat Walks
Goat Walks
Goat Walks

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Raptor Adventures - eurasian eagle owl

Raptor Adventures

4.8(23 reviews)
35.7 mi

A must do experience for all birders! My husband gifted this experience to me for Mothers Day and I…read morecouldn't be happier. You can always tell when someone is passionate about what they do in the way they spew out information. Kathleen is not only welcoming, hospitable and kind but her knowledge and expertise is valuable and mind-boggling. We were in a group of 4, and she answered every question we had with ease and a surplus of knowledge. The experience with the raptors is surreal, even coming home I feel like it was all a dream. Having the opportunity to have such beautiful species of birds up close and personal is unmatched. I would most definitely come back to relive these memories.

I've been coming to Reno for years and wanted to venture outside of downtown. What an easy 45 min…read moredrive (yes we took a Lyft out and scheduled an Uber to pick us up). What a perfect set up and immersive experience. They provided drinks and snacks from hot tea to bottled water. They thought of everything including sunscreen. Kathleen is an owner and super experienced. She gave an informative orientation and educational tutorial on each of the 4 birds. I can't recommend this establishment more, so book your tour today ! They do offer senior discounts(($105) and regular fee is $125. A small fee to learn something new - you'll love it and I didn't think I was a bird person !!

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Raptor Adventures - Our instructor Kathleen

Our instructor Kathleen

Raptor Adventures - Completely safe and a guided experience

Completely safe and a guided experience

Raptor Adventures - Barn Owl baby (on the right)

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Barn Owl baby (on the right)

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