I am not one for reviews but I felt compelled to leave one to help any other mother planning their…read morekiddos bday and if anyone's like me we make a big deal out of birthdays. Natacha was great. She was referred by a mutual friend , we got the large zoo which included goat/sheep/and what we thought was mini pig. The pig was Gemma who is advertised as the "kissing pig" , she was totally fine (definitely not mini) but my issue was with the girl assisting . She was the "gatekeeper" while Natacha did pony rides. This may needed to have changed as the girl allowing kids in to the "petting zoo" was an issue. Not friendly, very abrupt with the kids, I understand being a rule follower but she wasn't professional with asking the guests to abide by them. I went in with my daughter to pet the animals and literally as we approached Gemma she blurted out "don't touch her face, talk to her before touching her, don't scare her " , I am pretty respectful of animals and educate my kids but this was ridiculous .. my 4 year old literally stopped walking towards the pig and said "mom I don't want to hurt the pig" . My daughter wasn't even doing anything wrong and to jump at her was excessive. Guidance and education go a long way but to be snappy and scare kids to not pet animals at a petting zoo and for the price I paid! Honestly ruined the experience for me as she did. It get any friendlier or professional. The other parents didn't complain but also noticed the "unfriendly" vibe she gave .Thank goodness we paid extra for pony rides as this was the only real highlight of the party. Natacha was great making sure we got a family photo and let my son ( the bday boy) ride for long times when no other kid was in line. I do wish the petting area was bigger . With the assistant 4 animals and an adult with each kid ( 91 adult per kid ) in the pen it was very tight fitting. No two adults and kids could be in there at once . Overall cute idea. Glad I had a bounce house and numerous other activities for the kids as this wouldn't have been enough. Again I hate to leave less than perfect reviews but looking back at the prep and pay for this was my push to leave an honest review .

The petting zoo was an absolute hit at my daughter's party! Can't say enough good things about the…read moreset up, clean up and the overall operation of things! All of the animals were so sweet and happy!

Cancelled on me the morning of my son's birthday. I booked a mobile petting zoo for my son's…read morebirthday 6 months in advance. Jennifer had written the wrong time of the party down, did not reply to my text the day before the party asking if we were still on (because I had not heard from her), and then cancelled on me the morning of the party because she had a cold. Jennifer said she had been feeling sick days prior to the party and yet she did not think to cancel then or come up with a backup plan for my son's party. Incredibly unprofessional and disappointing. Jennifer never even said sorry.

The staff/owners are amazing! They are friendly and very kind and gentle with the animals. They…read moreare both excellent with the kids and make each kid feel special and important. This family run business often times participates in community events. They are willing to bring the animals to you, or allow you to go out to their farm for your event/party. They are very reliable, and it is a guarantee both you and your child will enjoy all they have to offer. This is my favorite business to visit whenever I need an animal fix. The llamas, horses and pig are my absolute favorite!

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.

came with a friend from Thornton ,Ca. he had 5 roosters he wanted to rehome. it was a joyful…read moreexperience. this place took them in and gave us a tour. It was impressive to say the least. These people are so nice and knowledgeable. We were very impressed. I'm recommending them to my local family for future trips and birthdays.

From the owner: Local farm sanctuary that offers farm tours, petting farm, birthday parties and more read more

This is such a worthwhile experience where you get to see different rescued animals in a relaxed…read moresetting. We hadn't been in several years, but enjoyed a recent visit once again. Admission was $10 for anyone over age 2. No paper maps are available, but there is a map on display by the entrance that you can snap a photo of. There are elevation changes & paths to different sections, but it's a fairly easy stroll & not very big. A lot of trees provide shade & there are some benches. We saw bears, roaming peacocks, a coyote, zebu, raccoons, macaques, bobcats, many kinds of birds, donkey, horses, & more. Getting a good look at some of the animals was hit or miss. Signage gives information & facts about the animals, stories of how they came to the Sanctuary, & their names. A small gift shop is onsite with a variety of items. The staff we interacted with were friendly & helpful.

The Folsom Zoo never disappoints! It's not that expensive. It's never overly crowded. It's the…read moreperfect size. We like to go through the zoo and then circle back around to visit the animals again. Oh and there's even a gift shop!

This place is a truly a gift from God! Best service, best meat, best environment, best energy! Who…read morecould ask for more!

We love the products from this fantastic farm and appreciate that we know where our meat comes…read morefrom. The Zeiter Family puts so much love and care into running their farm, and it shows in their quality. We're glad to be able to support them, especially now that they are delivering weekly to the Bay Area!

Warm, friendly, and informative staff. Love the wine tasting room, the charcuterie plates…read more Only frozen pies during this season but we'll be back in the fall for sure!!

Delfino farms is always on our list when visiting apple hill! Grab a walking pie with extra ice…read morecream and take it to the tasting room up the hill. The views are amazing and the ambience and staff are top tier! They offer tasting flights and wine by the glass and also had a charcuterie box for purchase. We sat outside on the balcony patio equipped with heaters and I swear I could lounge out there all day. Amongst the four of us, we shared a cider flight, one glass of wine, a walking pie and a charcuterie box -- it was absolute perfection! Can't wait to come back next year!

Tina and her family are amazing! We have done both field trips to her and she has brought her…read moreanimals to our preschool. Great hands-on educational experience for all ages.

Did a tour of the Ranch. The animals incredible and well taken care.Tina the owner was so…read moreinformative and has a true passion for what she does

Castello Vista Estate is a unique & fabulous new venue in the foothills of Grass Valley. I've been…read moreworking in the wedding & event industry as a DJ for over 15 years. I've worked at over a hundred venues all over California....and this place is special. It has beautiful skyline picturesque views for Ceremony & enjoying Cocktail hour. Then moving into the awesome new barn structure for Dinner & Dancing. This space is fully temperature controlled, with huge barn-style doors that open up to the skyline views. There are many floor-plan options. The owner, James is extremely accommodating to vendor's ideas & client's needs. He is so easy & communicative to work with (which is not always the case with other venues haha). The venue rental also comes with a Bridal suite for the Wedding Party to get ready in. If you're looking for a place that has a mix of classy, luxury-feel with that upscale country vibe....THIS IS IT!

This venue exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding day. From our very first tour we were…read moreblown away by how stunning the place was. The owner, Jim, was absolutely incredible. He was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure every detail was perfect. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting how stunning the venue was. If you are looking for a venue that combines beauty, professionalism, and amazing service this is truly the place. We cannot recommend it enough.