Allyson is a gem and she has the magic touch for my dog Kuma! He looks amazing thanks to her and…read moreKuma was cool as a cucumber she stated. The awesome environment of her home and other animals is so inviting that Kuma did not have high anxiety like he has trying out other groomers here in Arizona! Thank you we will see you again for sure

Ally at Barnyard Buddies is so incredibly friendly and caring. Our 3 year old golden doodle has…read morenever been groomed this well - she is a whole new dog and came home so happy! It's a huge bonus that Ally takes her time to build a trusting relationship with them and offers a great environment. Our Lucie had such a good time! I can't wait to bring her back and so glad we found Barnyard Buddies!

Came in for Mothers Day weekend to our favorite local restaurant and Sean served us who is…read moreamazing!! I don't remember seeing him before but he sure is knowledgeable and very accommodating. Either way, a great addition to the restaurant! The food was killer and the BLT Chop was so good! Thx for an amazing meal guys and until next time!

My husband and I have been regulars for a while. Decent food, overpriced drinks, but okay for a…read more'splurge'. But what is up with the half-naked wait staff? It seems every time we have gone in, more and more skin gets exposed. Yeah, I'm old fashioned, but if you want a 'classy' place, which the interior is, put something on your staff besides string tank tops and skin tight jeans or shorts . Heck, even gyms don't allow that sort of stuff. Come on. Peoria needs a classy casual place, not a peep show! Don't expect us to come back. What a disappointment.

Fun place to take the grandkids! All the animals were friendly and there were a few piglets running…read morearound you also can buy veggies to feed the animals which my grandson enjoyed doing

Such a fun petting zoo in Buckeye. They have bunnies, goats, pigs,chickens, horses, cows a little…read moreof everything. $3 for a cup of veggies that they love lol. Definitely recommend for any age

December 3, 2024 - Witmann, AZ…read more We stayed here overnight as part of the Harvest Host Program for RVers. I learned so much from owners Sandi and Chuck. They showed us around their ranch, and introduced us to their Alpacas, which are the cutest animals. It is a very personal visit, because all the Alpacas have names and different personalities. We even got to see a newborn (3 hours old). I very much enjoyed our visit and learning about the Alpacas. There is a store on the ranch, and there was an Alpaca rug I really wish I would have bought. The owners could name each Alpaca that contributed to the sections of the rug. I did buy some socks that I am wearing right now. I LOVE these socks. They are so soft and warm. Go visit, and definitely stop in at their store.

Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch, Wittmann, AZ - December 3, 2024 - Harvest Host…read more We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon about 3:30 pm. They ask that you give them an approximate arrival time and call about 10 minutes before you arrive. You also need to follow the directions the host gives you to get to their place. We were heading southeast on Hwy 60. Jomax Road didn't show up on gps, but that's the road you should turn on going west and on to N 191 Rd and on to their property. Proprietor Sandi opened the gate when we arrived and told us where to park. After we got set up, Sandi, and her husband Chuck, showed us around the ranch, introduced us to their alpacas, which all have names (must have been more than 40). We were fortunate to see a newborn alpaca. It was only about an hour and a half old and could already walk. It knew instinctively that it should be getting some milk from its mom. Sandi and Chuck shared interesting information about alpacas and their ranch operation and took us in to their store. Their items include rugs, clothing items, and more. We bought some alpaca socks for the whole family. Alpaca wool is warmer than sheep's wool. It's hypoallergenic, anti microbial, breathes better, and wicks moisture better than sheep's wool. Can't wait to try them under my boots in the snow! We had a restful night's sleep; however, beware that you can hear traffic that's about a half mile away on the freeway, and a few long haul trains do go by in the distance as well. We have background noise apps on our phones and play wave noises which block out freeway noise. It has worked pretty well for us at quite a few places as long as the noise isn't too close. There is also a faint barnyard animal smell as you might expect. That didn't bother us at all, but it might be something to consider if that kind of thing bothers you. Definitely a fun and educational experience and stop!

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company in Downtown Phoenix is a great place to bring your fur baby. The…read morerestaurant has a lot of open seating both inside and outside. There are two large bars with various locally brewed beers on tap. Many of the beers are by Arizona Wilderness. The outside patio is shaded and does have misters for the hot summer days. The restaurant also have a water station and shared doggy water bowls available for use. On Tuesdays all the tacos on the menu are $4. I got the Pulled Pork and the Beer Battered White Fish. Both were delicious. The restaurant also offers a number of shareable dishes and burgers. Will be coming back to try some of the other items. Bingo had a great time people watching and loves meeting other dogs when he is there. During the weekends this place does get very packed so go early if you want a spot. Bingo definitely approved of this spot.

I love the ambiance and the indoor/outdoor seating options. They prioritize organic and non GMO…read moreingredients. They offer 100% grass fed beef burgers AND a nice vegetarian/vegan menu. Sodas and beverages are organic. Although I don't drink beer, they have plenty craft options. It can get loud between the crowd and music. I had the Organic Earth Bowl - Local Tepary beans, tomatoes, Brussies, sweet potatoes, wheat berries, avocado, golden beets, mixed greens, avocado-tomatillo dressing.

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.

great service clean and friendly farm animals. I love that they bring the farm to you.read more

From the owner: MMRANCH is a mobile petting zoo. We bring the farm to you. We offer horse and pony rides, goat,…read moresheep, pigs, chickens, rabbit, hedgehog, tortoise and dummy roping

This is the first time I've been here and it was quite eventful. To enter you'll need to pay $5…read morethrough the club house. There is the turf entrance but it was too hot for that. Once you go through the doors there's an escalator and stairs to go up. I got here at 12pm to get our table ready because apparently it's a packed house due to the prize amount being $200k assuming you win Turf Paradise races 3-8. I only won race 2 putting horse number 8, Dos Special Eye8Mark A. Jasso | Alex Garcia. With $2 to bet to win I won $15.80 haha! Betting on the horses using the trifecta way was very difficult and costly. You can go to the machines to bet where you'll get the change on a betting ticket to use as your money. Or you can use the cashiers to place your bets. We tried the bowl of beef chili (which was more like paste consistency rather than soup so we ate these with some of our nacho chips), nachos and chips with salsa and guacamole. Tables are very minimal and space is tight. Most are 4 chairs to a table. Our server was very friendly and attentive. There were mostly adults and few kids that attended today's event. This is wheelchair friendly too. Great for large groups as long as you reserve to have a bunch of tables near each other. I would come back again!

Fun group activity, but no vegan or healthy food options on the menu. Best to eat before and bring…read moresnacks and a water bottle in your purse. Also bring cash for entrance fee and betting and a hat or visor for outside viewing. We needed $5 a person cash only to enter, but parking was free in their large dirt lot. Betting starts at $2 minimum. We were celebrating birthdays and one person in our group brought cupcakes from a bakery. We arrived at 12:20 pm on a Sat and there was plenty of parking and the entrance line to the building was short. Some people in our party group arrived 30 min later and the line to get in was much longer. We were the first in our group to arrive. We paid $5 to enter and then took the escalator to the 2nd floor and stood in line for the hostess. Our friend had reserved 3 tables under her name. The hostess gave us 3 tickets with the reserved table numbers and directions on where to go. The indoor seating area has a great view of the track and surrounding mountains. There are menus on the table and a wait person will come around to take orders. There was no pressure to order anything so I just had water. You run a tab and pay the wait person before leaving. You can look out the window and see the race and each table had a tv monitor that shows each race. We didn't realize that our monitor was showing races from another location until a couple hours later. We fiddled with the controls but learned that only the waitress has the remote that can change the channel. Once we were on the "Turf Paradise" channel we could better follow the action. I was glad that one person in our group understood how betting worked as we needed an explanation. If desired we could walk outside to the bleacher area or down by the track. Races may only be on weekends during the months when it's not too hot outside. Overall it was a fun group activity.

Arizona Equestrian Connection was much more than the name implies. We stayed overnight in the…read moremodern "bunkhouse" and had the run of the entire spacious and spectacular 72 acre ranch. The scenery was beautiful and there were many activities to enjoy including fishing (catch and release), paddle boating, a small "petting" zoo, a tree house, tee pees and too much more to mention. The business should be called Arizona Family Connection because my wife and children really enjoyed this unique venue and the experience truly brought us closer together. We plan to return soon for a birthday party or family barbecue at their amazing gazebo. In fact if we weren't already married, we would have our wedding here! Shortie and Deb are truly amazing. They extended the hospitality of Arizona Equestrian Connection and made us feel welcome and at home for the duration of our too short family vacation. This is an amazing discovery for day trips, over night stays, vacations, reunions, weddings, maybe even company parties. Thank you A. E. C., hope to see you soon!

From the owner: Experience 72-acres of family fun when you join us for the day OR stay at the ranch and play for…read moredays! We share the beauty of the Verde Valley, fun outdoor ranch activities and our love of horses with visitors of all ages. Just an hour north of Phoenix, guests enjoy paddle boating, swimming, hay rides, catch & release fishing, numerous photo ops and props, mini horse cart rides, picnic by the Verde River, nature exploration, kite flying, barnyard animals, full covered arena for horse riding & horse activities plus much more. Brave a night in a tipi (large enough to sleep 6), book a private lodge-style room in our state-of-the-art Bunkhouse, Homestead House sleeps 8, making it ideal for 2 families to share. Tranquil beauty and majestic views are the perfect backdrop for corporate events, team building, birthday and holiday parties, retreats, clinics and workshops.