To be honest, I'm shocked it took me this long to write this review!…read more Farmer Janet was amazing from start of discussion in party planning all the way to clean up after the party! Affordable, the kids lose their minds, sanitary, and photo opportunitiea galore --not to mention the unique chickens with fros and house slippers on Farmer Janet was sweet, considerate, and I would easily hire her again!

I highly recommend booking with them! I used them for my son's third birthday. Oh my gosh he had a…read moreblast and it was adorable. They all were so kind to us, helping walk my son and his buddies around with the ponies. What an experience. 10/10!

For $2 a person, you get a compact, well-maintained zoo filled with local wildlife. If you have…read morechildren under 10, it's absolutely worth the stop every time you're at the park. For the price, it's incredibly reasonable. You can walk the entire zoo in 30-45 minutes. The layout is easy to navigate with young kids. You're not dealing with long walks or massive crowds. The enclosures give you close-up views of animals -- mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, peccary, bobcats, hawks, peacocks, eagles, owls. The petting area is a small bonus. Bring a roll of quarters and you can buy feed from the machine so the kids can hand-feed the goats.

Very Cool Zoo didn't even know Orange County had another zoo besides Santa Ana zoo so I'll…read moredefinitely be going here again, the petting zoo with the goats was definitely my favorite part they were really chill and weren't afraid of u petting them

The best otter habitat in California!! The biggest one I've…read moreseen and very nice. The zoo itself is pretty small, but well maintained. $14 entrance fee for adults and $11 for kids and seniors. Free admission on the third Sunday of every month if you are Santa Ana residents. I am a member of Santa Barbara zoo, and they gave me a discount. I'm a huge otter fan, especially Asian small clawed otter. I live is South Bay, but I used to drive to Santa Barbara zoo to just to see the otters. But from this year Santa Ana zoo started having Asian small otter habitat, and I couldn't be happier:) Became my go to zoo!

Funny enough, the other 3 star reviews mirror a lot of the same sentiment I had when visiting this…read morelocation. The only real "pro" I felt about this zoo was that the parking was free, as most other locations always make you pay for parking. It was not very easy to tell where parking started from the exit I took off the 5 freeway, but the parking lot can easily be identified with all the other parents that are taking their children into the park. Adults - $14 Age 3-12 - $11 In total, we paid $39 for our family of 4 (1 child under 2 y.o.) so it was still very reasonable. Although the pricing made more sense when we went inside and saw just how small the zoo really was and how it's really a random location for the zoo due to the proximity to new multi-unit apartments and the highway. The train and ferris wheel did not appear to be operating on the weekend we went, which contributed to the lower rating. The butterfly exhibit was also closed which was a bummer, and the biggest animal we saw included a couple camels. Overall, it's still impressive that they have a zoo within the city. There is also a small playground near the entrance that gives a chance for parents to take a breath. I will probably never return (my first and last time checking out this zoo) but it's probably worth a visit for anyone local that has never been here!

A truly magical and heartwarming experience Watching my…read moredaughter connect with the animals in such a gentle and peaceful way was deeply special -- a moment I will always carry in my heart. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming, and the animals are calm and lovingly cared for, creating an environment that feels safe, serene, and full of love. I wholeheartedly recommend this beautiful place. It's more than a visit -- it's a meaningful connection.

We had The Little Zoo come out for my son's birthday party and the kids absolutely loved it. Even…read moremost of the adults were intrigued and huddled in as close as they could. They came with a wide variety of animals that were interesting to see, pet and feed in some circumstances. They kept the kids interested and attentive the entire time and the pacing of the show and the introduction and explanation of the animals was perfect. What an amazingly fun and educational experience.

I've taken my child to this park quite a few times already. I like how it is somehow "isolated"…read morefrom the city although it's close to the city. The park charges $5 for all day parking. Plenty of parking, the park itself is huge and lot of activities to do. We recently went for the easter activities. They had Easter egg hunt (which you have to pay for and limit is 10 eggs per child), bounce houses, train rides, and other activities. They a photo with the bunny ($20 per pose which includes 1 printed copy). On a regular day, you can visit the OC zoo, go biking, fishing, picnic or just simply hang out. Overall, I would recommend this park for all family weekend!

Only 4 out of 5 stars because it's expensive…read more Our first time at the Irvine Park Railroad for their Easter Eggstravaganza! We typically come for the pumpkin patch, but we thought we would try out their Easter event this year too. It was a lot of fun for my 3 year-old; she enjoyed the bounce house, the face paint, the games, and the Easter egg hunt. It was a successful trip, and we will now come every year too for the Easter Eggstravaganza, and the pumpkin patch. (:

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Reptacular Ranch, and I honestly cannot say enough amazing…read morethings about our experience. From the very beginning, the owner Jennifer was incredibly responsive to all of my texts and questions. She was so kind and helpful, and she made the whole planning process feel easy and stress free. That alone was such a relief when organizing a big party. The animal handlers Crystal, Alicia, and Jessica were absolutely wonderful. They were super friendly, patient with the kids, and incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals. You could tell they genuinely love what they do. They did not just handle the animals, they truly engaged the kids and made everything educational and fun. On top of that, they even helped us set up the party and our food, which was above and beyond what we expected. The party is hosted on the side of the ranch that sits between the animal pens and a playground, along with a picnic area and bleachers for the educational animal presentation. The setting is so unique and fun. It truly feels like you are right in the middle of the ranch experience. The birthday package includes up to 40 guests, and that number includes the birthday family. Guests 2 years old and younger do not count toward the guest capacity, which is such a helpful detail for families with little ones. You also have the option to add more guests (which we had to do) for an additional fee per guest but you are capped at 60 guests for birthday parties. If your party is over 60 guests, it will need to be hosted on the wedding venue side of the ranch and will cost more due to additional fees and a required deposit. Just keep in mind that the wedding venue side obviously does not have the same play structure area, and the playground added so much fun to the birthday party. I truly feel it would not be as exciting for the kids without that space to run and play between activities. The party also included drinks and plenty of pizza for our guests. They estimate one slice per child and two slices per adult, and it was the perfect amount. The pizza is catered from Vincenzo's Pizza of Noho, and it was delicious. If you need more food, you can also order additional items directly from their menu, which is really convenient. As part of the party, we received a full tour of the ranch where the kids were able to pet tortoises, lizards and a variety of farm animals. The animal presentation was such a highlight. They brought out exotic insects, a chinchilla, guinea pigs, different birds, and several kinds of lizards and snakes including a boa. The kids were completely amazed and so excited. At the end, we even got to take pictures with Herbie the hybrid camel, which was such a fun and memorable moment. Overall, the party was an absolute blast. The kids had a wild time, and parents kept asking how we found this place and saying it was the best birthday party they have ever been to. If you are looking for something unique, interactive, and unforgettable, Reptacular Ranch is it!

We took a tour of the ranch and had an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived,…read more Christina was amazing--she immediately connected with two very overstimulated moms and three kids under five, which was truly impressive. She gave us an incredible tour where we got to interact with the animals, learned so much, and she even took photos for us along the way. She is truly a kid whisperer. We fell in love with the ranch and are already planning to bring friends back soon. A big thank you as well to Diana for helping facilitate our tour and making everything run so smoothly. Highly recommend! Thank you

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

Great horses, great guides. It is always a pleasure to do a…read morehorseback ride at Suzie Q Ranch. Lovely afternoon today January 19th of 2026. Will be back! I think this ranch is the best of the area. Thank you Suzie!

This is the 2nd time we've had an experience with this company. Their animals are clean, nice and…read morewe've never had an issue. My kids love petting the chickened and goats. Their ponies are well groomed and calm. Would definitely recommend them for your event or party!

The mobile petting zoo and pony rides were a success!!! My daughter was so happy and the kids had a…read morelot of fun! Staff was friendly and they arrived on time and cleaned everything up!

What a perfect spot for a school field trip! We came with a group of about 25 kids and 25 adults…read moreduring the first week of May, so we got to see strawberries, sunflowers, and lots of other flowers in bloom. We were taken on a tour of the farm via tractor ride, got to plant our own seeds, had a class on chicken hatching, then saw and fed so many farm animals. The kids (and adults) had an incredible experience thanks to their amazing staff, who are kind, patient, and so good with little kids. Everyone had such a wonderful time, we'll definitely be back in the fall to see their pumpkin patch and fall themed fun activities.

Mother's Day 2026 - So much fun. I wish we had known about this when we moved here 3 years ago…read more Sunflowers are so beautiful. Every room in my house now has sunflowers in it. :-) I hope Tanaka Farms will eventually outline the whole property with California native oaks, sycamores and coyote bush to protect themselves from fire and to filter out the noise and pollution from the highway. It's a really precious place and should be protected. We will definitely be back again and again. See you in October!

This was the best experience we've had with a vendor. They were on time, cleaned up and even…read moreextended by 30 min for a small (very small) fee. Highly recommend

Pony Party made my daughter's unicorn party dreams come true!!! Marshmallow the unicorn was perfect…read moreand Sarah the handler was so nice!