Thank you to Ashley and everyone at Simonian Farms for helping to make our 40th high school reunion…read moreevent so successful! Everything from the venue's beautiful grounds, dining/bar setup, options of amenities, its proximity to lodging, and food/catering choices were top-notch and many people who attended were extremely complimentary. So much so, that I am going to include some of the comments from our attendees in this review. Here's what our attendees had to say: "Beautiful yet comfortable casual atmosphere", "Casual yet felt very upscale...wonderful hometown hospitality", "hidden gem", "amazing atmosphere for reunions, family gatherings, and other events", and "perfect venue for our reunion...indoor/outdoor aspect works well...there was more room to accommodate a larger group, if necessary". Ashley was extremely flexible with our plans when changes came up, and she always made sure that we had everything we needed (right down to the last minute patio heaters for the surprise cooler weather!) It goes without saying that we would not hesitate to hold another high school reunion at Simonian Farms in the future! Sanger High Class of 1985 Reunion Committee

A nice little stop if you need a break from your long drive. This is a great place to stop…read moreespecially if you have kids because they have food and a little play area with a petting zoo in the back. And for the adults they have adult drinks! They also have a Store where they sell, knickknack stuff, toys, and snack. Food was good but the portions are small! They also have a bar for those that would like an alcoholic drink. There's an ice cream bar as well with different flavors.

Enjoyed the zoo last week. Feeding the giraffes, spectating the bird show, watching the sea lions…read moreand seals swim, and cooling off in the reptile house were the perks of this visit. The plan is to return this week for the dinosaur and butterfly exhibits, which reopened this past weekend. Note, an extra fee to enter each is required.

This used to be our favorite zoo, but our recent visit was by far the worst experience we've had…read more We arrived at 2 PM, thinking our family of four could enjoy everything in two hours, only to find out they were closing early (at 3 PM) for a sold-out ice cream event starting at 5 PM. They no longer participate in the Museums for All program, which was a fantastic way to promote inclusion. Now, they offer a "Wednesday Welcome Days" program allowing adults with a valid ID and a WIC or EBT card to purchase up to four $5 general admission tickets on Wednesdays. This move feels exclusionary, as it limits access for lower-income families to just one day a week--who can take time off work or school to visit? Where's the every day equity? To make matters worse, they don't offer any discount for closing early when we had only an hour left. We paid $99.80 to enter (for 2 adults, a 4-year-old, and a 2-year-old). Additionally, we spent $18.00 for three of us to feed giraffes and $24.00 for the Zoorassic Park experience, which forced us to buy the butterflies package too. We even paid $10 to feed the stingrays, only to be told they were out of food after we had already paid. In total, we wasted $151.80 for just an hour of lackluster fun. Honestly, I'd rather pay a little more for a day at Disneyland--where kids' tickets are only $50 (recent promotion). This place is overcharging and seriously lacking consideration for families. We won't be returning to Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

We took a trip up with my kids. It was easy to find and a nice drive. The gift shop staff were…read moreknowledgeable and guided us in buying our tickets and what to expect in our tour. The docent was really nice and gave us info on each animal we saw. They answered all our questions and had plenty of time to take photos. Highly recommend, make sure to wear walking shoes and wear sunscreen!

Founded in 1993 by Dale Anderson. Cat Haven opened in 1998 on 93 acres of land. They offer guided…read moretours, special tours, memberships, adopt a cat, volunteer, educational programs, conservation projects and more. Plus they have a gift shop! I'm told it may be an online shop soon! We've visited this area a few times before on our way to Kings Canyon National Park. This trip we decided to stop by and take a tour. I'm really glad we did! The lady that did the tour was very informative and thorough. If you can't get a good picture of the cats they offer a beautiful photo book of each cat in the gift shop. Or a t-shirt with the paw prints from the cat of your choosing. Very cool. During the tour some of the cats were awake so I managed to snap a few good photos. Be prepared to walk up and down some steep inclines. They do offer a golf cart guided tour if you call in advance. It's so nice to find a place dedicated to the care and survival of these cats. Till next trip, I'll look forward to seeing these cats again.

I love this place, we come every year with the church youth. Maze is so well put together and very…read morelarge. Pumpkins have a big variety, hayride is fun. We love the amount of games and food available. So so fun!

We came out here for a school field trip and it seemed nice . I think if we had come when they were…read moreopen with their rides and food booths it would definitely be a money pit. I saw that the slide they had was $5 for one time! Everyone there was nice from the the guy's driving the trackers to the lady teaching the kids about pumpkins. They had a good selection of pumpkins. Not sure we will be back next year if it's not a field trip.

This farm has everything we love. It's our 5th consecutive year coming here and the kids just love…read moreit. They have some new stuff this year 2025. You do need to pay an entrance fee for each car. I suggest purchasing it online before you got to save $5. This year was $30 at the door and online $25 but once you go in everything is free except for food. There is a basketball activity, tether ball, coming back this year the corn pit, and a little farm stand that has your decorative pumpkins on it. So very cute. They have chickens you can feed there. Goats on the farm to see. Food trucks on-site you can purchase. In addition, plenty of outdoor seatings for families to eat their lunch. The farm has barrel rides for kids, and hayride for the everyone. There is a you-pick flower where you pay $15 to pick enough flowers for your case they give you. There is a new area for you to sit down and trim and arrange your flowers. Tons of pumpkins of all assortment to pick from. Super cute for porch displays. They also invite a group of local businesses and artists to sell things at the farm. Super fun here and we enjoy coming here each year in October.

Such a cute little place for some fall fun with the family. Pay for parking and everything is…read morepretty much included unless you want to buy a pumpkin or purchase from any of the vendors. There are picnic tables and chairs, plenty of space for parking, walking, photo opportunities and more. This was such a great choice for. First time pumpkin patch visit for my daughter. She loved seeing the animals and the tractor ride! Prepare by paying online for parking and save $5. In person was $25, online is $20. Pumpkins are $1.50 a pound. It was warm the day we went and there is very little shade so make sure you take water, a hat, and sunscreen because it's Fresno folks. Haha! Oh and lots of uneven ground-dirt, hay, rocks so make sure you are not in sandal or flip flops-take solid shoes for you and the kiddos.

We had a lovely visit and tour led by Shelby, who was wonderfully pleasant and patient. Very…read moreinformative and super kid-friendly. Learning about the chickens, goats, and soap was wonderful. The benefits and prices are invaluable and quality made.

Basilwood is approximately a 30 minute drive from city, to the location in the foothills. It's very…read moreeasy to find, and a fun outing for my group of visitors. The goats are fun to watch. If you plan in advance, there is a soap making class that is really fun for a group, and also a cheese making class. The cheese making class was something that we did during Thanksgiving weekend last year and it was very informative, fun,... And delicious! There is a shop that sells so many great, and affordable local goods. You can purchase eggs, the BEST goat milk products, and chat with the friendly and informative people who run the place. Definitely worth a visit.