Although visitors are not allowed to enter the ranch and pet alpacas anymore, it's still great to…read moresee the cute alpacas along the fence lines

Called to see if we can see and pet the alpacas. Lady on the phone was very friendly - she said yes…read moreof course, if they come to you. There's no hours for this place. It's an open area and people can just come and go. The alpacas just didnt come near us when we went. Sad day :(

A Bay Area MUST-DO! We have come here every year since our kids were little…read more The animals, the train, the hay ride, the treats! It's fall perfection! Little on the pricey side, but it's a blast. Nice flushing toilets and easy parking. Heading to Flying Fish after for dinner! Make a day of it in HMB!

- Petting zoo is cute but there are only goats, not zoo -…read moreOvercrowded on weekends (especially 11-3pm) - Long lines 20-40min - Hayride is a ride around the parking lot, not nature - Bounce house/slide is small and outside where kids walk is full of poop - Horseback rides are good for kids less than 70lbs - Small but ok haunted house (go through in 2-3 min) - Kids car area was good - Didn't have time to ride a train - We finished all in 4 hours - Portable potties were grossly full We had a good time because we were with a group of friends, but no one was having a great time. Employees were friendly. Overall, a small pumpkin patch.

A little zoo + a little science museum. Such a great combination! Our kid could easily spend half a…read moreday here. The zoo has both indoor and outdoor areas, with amphibians, birds, bobcats, raccoons, and more. They also had an otter, but sadly it recently passed away. There is also a playground that feels like a mini version of Magical Bridge Playground. The indoor science museum is full of hands-on, interactive exhibits. Everything is designed for kids to touch, explore, and play with, so they can easily spend a long time here. In the back, there is also a beautiful view of the bay with telescopes to look through. If you have a membership from another participating zoo, you may be able to get 50% off admission. There is an $8 parking fee to enter the park. There are lots of picnic tables nearby with a great view of the bay. You can watch the boats on the water and planes flying overhead while having lunch. Definitely a great place to spend a few hours with kids!

My 4yr old and 19m old enjoyed the playground, zoo, outdoor eating/ play area, and the hands on…read morescience activities. The little souvenir shop is quite small. If you're traveling with little ones, know there is no cafe or option to buy coffee other than a little refrigerator in the little shop so make sure you pack a lunch and snacks.

We had the Bunny Gurus at our daughter's 9th birthday party and they exceeded our high expectations…read morein every way. Our guests ranged from age 3 to 45 including a large group of 8-9 year old boys/girls, teenage boys/girls, and parents, all of which loved every second of the experience and are still raving about it now. (almost a month later) First of all, communication and booking prior to the party was as easy as could be. We paid up front to reserve the time, and I followed up with many, MANY questions, all of which were answered quickly and thoroughly with patience and kindness. (This stood out to me as above and beyond since we had already paid.) Set up on the day of the event was also perfection, they arrived on time, checked out the space, and almost immediately had the pens and pop up tents set up... then it was time for the best part - the BUNNIES. Oh the variety of bunnies - small ones and big fluffy ones, and even one with bangs!!! They were all unique and adorable. The Bunny Gurus calmly and kindly explained to the children how to treat the bunnies with respect, and in turn the bunnies will choose to interact with them. Once in the pens, the kids fed and pet the bunnies with the hugest smiles on their faces. We could hear all of them talking about how much they loved the bunnies and how sweet and silly they were. When the kids exited the pens, the parents entered and were equally thrilled to feed, pet, and cuddle the rabbits. I've told many times since the event that they miss the bunnies and our go to phrase for "I'm stressed." has become "I could use a bunny snuggle today." This experience was truly magical - it is clear that the Bunny Gurus genuinely love and respect all of their bunnies. They are given the highest quality life, which encourages the bunnies to feel safe around humans. We were, and still are, grateful for the work they do and the chance to interact with the bunnies. The highlight of the day was when a Bunny Guru explained that the bunnies lay down when they are digesting, and they will only do this near you if they feel safe. Every child's face lit up when they looked around and saw a bunny "feeling safe" near them. If you're considering having The Bunny Gurus at your event, please do. You and all your guests are guaranteed to love the experience. They are professional, personable and take great pride in the work they do with the bunnies. In a world of rushing, stressing, and staring at screens,, slowing down and bonding with bunnies is such a special treat and beautiful reminder to enjoy the present.

We had the Bunny Gurus at a joint birthday party for two kids turning 6 and 7, and they were truly…read moreone of the highlights of the day! We had originally considered having a petting zoo, but after finding Bunny Gurus, we realized it was actually the better option for our party. Instead of a large setup with lots of different animals competing for attention, this gave the kids a more personal, hands-on experience with the bunnies. They were able to slow down, interact with them, and really enjoy the experience in a way that wouldn't have been possible with a traditional petting zoo. From the very beginning, the booking process was seamless. They responded quickly to my inquiry, answered all of my questions, and made everything incredibly easy. Their website clearly explained the different packages, and we chose the smaller package, which still included 10 adorable bunnies--more than enough for our party! The staff was absolutely wonderful with the children. They were patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the rabbits they care for. They shared fun facts about each bunny's personality and habits while encouraging the kids to gently interact with them, build trust, and bond with the animals. They made each child feel special by pointing out when a bunny seemed to like them, which really boosted the kids' confidence and made the experience even more meaningful. They brought everything needed for the setup, along with a huge variety of bunny-safe treats that kept the kids engaged throughout the event. The children loved getting to feed the rabbits, watch them do fun tricks with certain treats, and our birthday kids even got the opportunity to hold a bunny at the end! If you're looking for a unique, interactive, and memorable party experience, I can't recommend Bunny Gurus enough. It was such a special addition to our celebration, and both the kids and adults absolutely loved it!

We celebrated my kid's 4th birthday! Last minute thought and when I reached out to Tina she opened…read moreup some appointment for the date I needed.. and I truly appreciate it. The couple puts in a personal touch so the kids can enjoy and the group too. The tour was fantastic and well paced. The animals were happy, healthy, calm and friendly with the kids. Kudos to the couple for managing this beautiful tour while they have a little one We took the 12-1 tour but because I have kids, Tina was kind to let me use the picnic area and stay on for a little bit longer so I can feed the kids and also let them play around a bit.. Thank you, Tina

It's a small business started by Tina and Julian during the pandemic. They love the animal and…read morestarted the farm way before they started the business. If you like a small family exclusive farm educational experience, this is for you. Julian and Tina are such a sweet sweet couple! Julian knows all about his animals and takes great care of them. Our 7 and 2yo boys absolutely loved the animals and the very natural experience. There're dozens of hens, a few goats, ducks and even peacocks. We were especially impressed by how much attention Julian pays to safety. He separates the animals while our toddler was petting ducks.

Communication was very poor and unprofessional. I reached out via email with my event details. They…read morerespond back with price only and no confirmation of the date is available. I ask for confirmation - no response. I follow up with a call and text. They respond back letting me know they are tied up with something and will respond within a few days. I receive no response - no email or text. Follow up again with calls and texts. Finally they respond indicating they are tied up with personal matters and that my date was already booked. At this point I had wasted 2 weeks with them only to be told it's not available. They strung me along when they could have been more professional from the beginning and telling me they don't have any availability so I can look elsewhere for my event. Overall very unprofessional experience with them.

Friendly Pony Parties was an absolute highlight of our school's End-of-Year Carnival! Their team…read morewas professional, communicative, timely, and incredibly friendly. They brought a variety of animals including baby bunnies, goats, a piglet, ducks, and chickens and the kids were obsessed! Students were smiling ear to ear the entire time! Their staff did an amazing job creating a fun, safe, and engaging experience for our school community. You can tell they genuinely care about what they do and about making events special. We are so grateful they were part of our carnival and would absolutely recommend Friendly Pony Parties for school events, parties, and family gatherings. We would happily book them again in the future!

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Love this company! They are so professional and brought all their adorable animals to my party. My…read moreguests loved them!! They set up quickly and efficiently and were friendly, helpful, and flexible. Highly recommend!

They are amazing ,very professional and on time .Morgan is super sweet lady...they made our event…read morevery special. Thank you so much for everything. You guys are THE BEST

The San Francisco Zoo is a fun place to spend the day and see a wide variety of animals. I enjoyed…read morewalking around the grounds, exploring the different exhibits, and seeing the animals up close. There's plenty to see, so it's easy to spend several hours here. It's especially nice for families and kids, but adults can have a great time too. A fun outdoor activity in San Francisco and a great place to enjoy animals and nature!

It's been a good decade or so since I've been to the San Francisco Zoo and it had its ups and had…read moreits downs. Good things; The African Savanna was one of best parts of the zoo with an expansive habitat with few visible and natural landscapes. The Zebras, Giraffes and Ostriches were roaming much of there habitat. The African Aviary was really cool since I've read about a few of the rare Ibis on display. Another neat area that I enjoyed was the Koala Crossing area. I've never been the biggest fan of these marsupials but there habitat was really nice with informative signage covering their natural history. The nearby aviary was a cool surprise with Macaws from Central America and Bali Mynas( A Critically Endangered Songbird with only 50 of them left in the wild) . There was also a small amphibian habitat with a few endangered species from Mexico and California. Madagascar was a great improvement from the old lemur enclosure I remember as a kid. A lot more space for there several lemur species on display. It was also cool seeing the Fossa( Madagascar's top predator) and a pair of radiated tortoises. The Americas made good use of the old bear grottos that were built during the 1930s or 40s. One pair of grottos was combined into an habitat for black bears while another pair was modified and connected to make a beautiful habitat for a small pack of Mexican wolves ( one of the rarest wolves in the world). The South American Aviary building was alive with a small but rich collection of birds and reptiles native to the continent's tropical jungles. They did remove the anaconda that's was here years ago and replaced it was a Caim lizard which was a good choice considering the size of the habitat. In this part of the zoo we stopped at the Station Cafe for a bit to eat and boy for the price you get a pretty good pizza. Definitely recommend making a stop here The Exploration Zone was a cool children zoo with a mix of small animals enclosures, immersive gardens, a small insect zoo and a veterinary hospital. The habitats for the prairie dogs and meerkats reminded me a lot of their natural habitats from documentaries on Animal Planet. What Needs improvement Throughout the zoo we encountered a number of habitats were either empty with no real exploration or saying saying "temporarily closed" which was a little disappointing since I remember how many amazing animals one called the zoo home including; Siberian Tigers, Hippos, Scimitar Oryx, Green Anaconda, and more. While walking around the zoo I also remember hearing the hot wire barriers( a type of barrier to keep animals contained in certain areas of their habitat repeatedly going off near the African Savanna and Madagascar enclosures. I'm not sure if they need repair or are supposed to be making noise but I just want to make that comment. Some of the Primate habitats could us some improvement or expansions so the Gorillas Mandrills, Orangutans, and Chimps have more natural landscaping and improved viewing for visitors( similar to the Cincinnati zoo) The Cat House and Pachyderm buildings appear to be currently used for storage space. I think the zoo might want to invest in a single centralized storage area that way the historic buildings could be renovated and made into new habitats spaces( Similar to what was done at the Lincoln Park Zoo). The exterior enclosures such as those for the lions could use a face lift and maybe some additional animals could be added to the zoo's collection such as bring back tigers or adding some Asian hoof stock or an additional Indian Rhino. Over all it was nice to revisit the San Francisco Zoo and I think with a master plan or some improvements/exhibit redevelopments I think it will become an amazing zoo, up there with San Diego and LA.

This is such a beautiful park! We rented the biggest space for a babyshower during Labor Day…read moreweekend and it has plenty of tables and a big area for bbq. We did not use the bbq station but used it as a table for food. There are also outlets, we didn't use it though I assume they work. They have a nice playground right next to the picnic site which was convenient for kids. There is also plenty of parking if you come early. Booking the site was very easy. We just called the park & rec for Pacifica and made a deposit. I will be returning for future festivities (bdays, etc). Only thing is that the restroom does not have soap in their dispensers. Pls bring your own soap/hand sanitizer!

What a fantastic park for the little ones, located at the back of Pacifica. Since it's more in the…read morevalley, it's shielded a bit from the sea winds and the weather is quite nice. The play structure is massive and definitely caters to the little ones' imaginations as you can pretend you're in a castle, complete with turrets. They also have a sandbox, playhouses, and swings, so you are sure to find something for all the kids to enjoy. They also have picnic tables and a giant grassy area where you can run around, hold birthday parties, or just sit to have lunch. A couple of bathrooms are located on site, and they are relatively clean, although they do not provide soap or sanitizer.