What a cute little farm!!!…read more My husband and I wanted to take our 1 year old son to see some farm animals up close since we were in the area last Friday. We didn't have a lot of expectations given the reviews on here but we figured we check it out for our son. We were pleasantly surprised how much fun we had! When we walked in, we were greeted by the nice staff and volunteers who told us the $4 entrance fee goes towards donations to help feed, house, and care for all the animals. We also learned that they're rescue animals. They have a variety of farm animals to feed and pet including a donkey, ponies, sheep, goats, cows, and chickens. They offer a punch card when you purchase grains to feed the animals too. Our son had so much fun with the animals. He smiled and laughed in excitement which put a huge smile on our face. Keep in mind that the farm is small but they are working hard to expand for everyone of all ages. There's a cute little rollercoaster and pony carousel. They even have a small Wild West theme town for the kids to play on. We had a great time on the farm. Definitely recommend checking this place out. We will be sure to come back again.

The pictures on this review-page do not reflect the current farm or the conditions. No running…read morewater, over crowded cages with chickens walking over dead birds, animals with minor wounds, no escape from the elements, no regular vet care.

Hailey was incredible! She kept the kids engaged the entire time and didn't miss a beat, even when…read morethe iguana pooped on her . She was fun, knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience feel really special. The entire process was great from start to finish. Booking was easy, and everyone we interacted with was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Hailey arrived right on time and made sure the birthday kids had plenty of opportunities to participate and interact with the animals. The kids absolutely loved it, especially getting to see and hold the huge snake! We would absolutely recommend Scales and Tails Utah for a birthday party or event. It was such a fun, memorable experience!

We had scales and tails come to my son's birthday party and it was a hit!…read more Best party ever! Hailey was also amazing! She had the kids laughing and even all the adults laughing! So much fun and would 100% do it again

We had a GREAT time at the barn! We saw so many animals - rabbits, bearded dragons, prairie dogs,…read moreferrets, snakes, turtles, sheep, horses, guinea pigs - it was amazing! The staff was so kind and stayed with us to help hold the animals. The animals are clearly very loved and well cared for. We had the entire place to ourselves. Highly recommend!

I'm really torn in writing this review. I'll go with 4 stars because I like supporting local…read morebusinesses and the animals did seem well cared for which I can appreciate. Personally I feel like the admission price is too much for the experience, but I also understand because they have a lot of animals that need care and food so once again it's understandable. I personally got tickets on Groupon for my friend and I to take our little boys. From online or the outside I really had no clue what we were getting into. I wasn't sure if I should get my stroller out or not, but to be honest it's not really a large space, so I'm glad I didn't end up taking the stroller in. The lady at the front desk was helpful and we scanned out virtual ti key for entry. They have some real animal lovers working and I love that they employ some younger persons who obviously love animals. There was a really pretty multicolored little bird in the front and a hand washing station. I saw a hedgehog, rats, ferrets and fish/frogs at the front. We went past the gate into the same room and there was a pig, two goats, an alpaca, two baby lambs, and a small type of horse. The alpaca and horse were tethered, but the others were free to roam within the room and there were some toys around. The gates (within the same room) have 3 other separated sections, there was a reptile section with turtles, a lizard, I can't remember exactly, but probably a snake. The next section had bunnies, small bunnies and full sized bunnies of a few different breeds, they were very soft, but a little difficult to try to pick up as most of them were hiding under their cages. And the last section had some baby ducks or goslings I couldn't tell, as well as some empty bird cages. It depends on who you go with. I kept trying to pet the baby lambs because I had drove 45 minutes to get there haha. From what I understand, they also have like a traveling petting zoo and you can hire them for parties/events. All in all, the animals seem well taken care of even though there isn't a ton of space. Now that I've been once, I don't think I need to go again, but it could be a fun activity for a local to try.

Nice farm for kids to visit and interact with animals. My daughters enjoyed feeding + petting the…read moresheep, llamas, horses, pigs and more. The farm is run on a donation only basis. A good way to spend a couple of hours while on vacation.

My kids loved rundown ranch! The owners were so great and friendly! We will definitely be going…read moreback and spending some time here!

The very best donuts in Utah--no contest. Made fresh, served warm, and holy moly... they are truly…read moreto die for. I could eat these every single day if geography didn't intervene. Thank goodness it's a bit of a drive for me and I only make it a few times a year, otherwise this would be dangerous. Most people come for the farm animals. I come for the donuts. Every time.

Cross E Ranch is seriously adorable!! My friend invited us and a couple of other couples to go…read morehere. You buy general admission tickets online. I like that you don't have to select a specific day to go when buying tickets. We had to rain check for weather so that was nice. They also do a season pass and they let you upgrade your one day ticket to that if you decide to do it after purchasing. We went on a Saturday night, and it was PACKED!! The parking lot was busy, but we were able to find a spot no problem. It was very easy to get in once we were parked. They had clear signage on how to get in from the parking lot. When we got in, the line for everything was long! We started with food. The line moved pretty quickly. I got a corn dog combo and my husband got the chicken sandwich. Both were good! The fries were delicious. I got a can of Diet Coke. We also shared mozzarella sticks, and they were great!! After that we went to the pig races, I would recommend getting there early because it was VERY FULL!!! It was so cute. We walked around and looked at all the animals. They have animal feed available for purchase. We also did the mini corn maze. It was very easy. We didn't want to do the bigger ones because of time and because they were muddy. Then we got in line for treats while our friends waited for donuts. The donut line was LONG and took about 45 minutes. The donuts were absolutely delicious. I am not a huge apple cider person but still really enjoyed them. We also tried the soft serve, a caramel apple, and the apple cider slushie. The soft serve was soooo good!!! We tried the peanut butter lovers apple and it was great. All of the food was incredible. There were a lot of mosquitos, but they had bug spray stations. Overall, I thought it was a little expensive to get in for what it was, but we had a really good time and were happy we went!! I think it would be especially awesome if you're able to go at a less busy time.

I paid for/booked a couple of encounters. The same day, I was sent an email from them stating my…read morebooking was cancelled with no explanation as to why. I emailed back asking for an explanation and if I would get a refund. They did respond that I did not book the encounter correctly and that I would get a refund in 5-7 days. We were not able to reschedule our booking as the time slot we needed was gone by that time. I have not yet received my refund (it has been 10 days). I hope they enjoy my "donation". Here's their response to me asking again about my refund:

I strongly caution anyone considering this facility. I acquired a wolf dog puppy from here that was…read moreexplicitly marketed as socialized, suitable for outreach programs, and experienced with meet-and-greets, but the animal was entirely misrepresented. Once the puppy was home, it was clear he was suffering from extreme, unmanageable panic. When I reached out to ensure a safe, responsible solution for the animal's wellbeing, the owner flat-out refused to take him back, showing complete indifference and hostility. A legitimate facility should stand behind the animals they produce rather than abandoning them. I have reported these deceptive practices and the lack of proper animal care to Animal Control and the Division of Wildlife Resources."

I love the Hogle Zoo because they find a way to welcome kids and the folks that are still kids at…read moreheart. In addition to regular hours they offer kid free events like Zoo Brew, where adults can hang at the museum after hours. They just need a better gift shops!!!! It doesn't feel like there's a lot of variety of merchandise. And the merchandise they do haven't is mainly for kids. There's a good variety of animals but definitely more of a focus on animals native to Utah. You have your tigers, lions, giraffes and zebras, all the animals you'd expect to see at the zoo. While the animals are clearly well cared for some of the enclosures seem a bit small. The zoo itself is pretty small which means it gets crowded pretty easily. It also means that if you don't take your time you're gonna end up covering the whole zoo in two hours.

From Boo Lights to AI Slop - Hogle Halloween…read more We've been going to Boo Lights for what feels like a decade. It was always a fun, authentic, and kid friendly experience. Lots of lights from animal shaped to Halloween themed. The whole Zoo felt friendly and inviting. This year they decided to turn it into the AI slop fest. They dropped the endearing decorations for AI generated screens. A section of circle screens with 100% AI generated "interactive" Halloween videos. An AI generated video story of a bat. They even turned the area by the carousel into an AI DJ booth. The AI at the DJ area was so off that between the 1-3 AI characters being shown at any given time, none even shared the same model, tone, or theme. We are so sad that the true Boo Lights is gone and fear Zoo Lights is going to be the same experience but AI Christmas instead.

We went with our daughter and granddaughters who are 2 and 4 and had a very nice time. The park…read moreallows you to bring food into the park and we had a very nice picnic where the children's playground is. Little ones did the pony rides, petting zoo and the barbershop. We thought they would get to shave a balloon but they actually got an old school shave (straightedge was very dull lol). All the staff we had interaction with were very nice, very knowledgeable and it was an all around pleasant experience. Thank you!

So much fun and highly recommend visiting! Admission and train ride is free. The only thing you're…read morepaying for are the activities available at each station. There's a petting "zoo" you can ride ponies, pan for gold then exchange them at a bank and cross the street to redeem candy. You can also break your own geode or pay $5 to dig one up yourself. Even if you just hop on and off the train, the adventure alone is so cool! It also looked like they were filming a movie with everyone dressed up unless that's what they wear everyday to work.

Had such a fun time with the animals! All the animals were so so sweet, staff was very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! I will definitely use this company again for many More party's and events !!

From the owner: *By appointment only* We are a family owned traveling farm,…read morelicensed home bakery, petting zoo, event location, and so much more.. We bring the animals to you to let you have some hands on fun with the animals. We will travel from Weber to Utah county! We also host birthday parties and do petting zoos, horse rides, and so much more.

Everything here is top-notch quality…read more As I said in my previous review, I am just so impressed with this place. All the exhibits are wonderful. There is not a boring inch in the whole facility as they even decorate their employee access doors with intricate art work. Tasteful planters everywhere. The employees and volunteers are helpful and friendly. Such interesting information on species and habitats. A shout out for their café. Reasonable prices for delicious food. It was $13 for a pub smash burger and drink and fries. Only a couple of bucks more than a #1 at In-N-Out. It was really tasty! Bun was homemade delicious. The fries were exceptional. Crispy outside and creamy inside. Garlic fries. My wife had the Romain lettuce something bowl with pulled pork. She said it was excellent. Very generous portion as she got full half way through. My son then scarfed it down. I also couldn't resist and had to buy a chocolate cupcake. Very moist and the frosting was real frosting, not the yucky, airy stuff that grocery stores put on their sheet cakes. Pretzels are amazing. We did the ECCO virtual reality "ride." Of course, not anywhere near a Disneyland level of a ride, but it was informative and interesting and fun. You can do the ocean or Amazon river experience. We did both. This is free and included in your admission. I really like how they put benches to sit throughout the facility. When you visit such places, you get "mall legs" and sitting down is a respite. Highlights: Penguins! (So cute and funny!), shark tunnel, touch ponds, otters, jelly fish, giant fish, aviary. There is a very nice little kids' playground. Interesting to get an up close look at the claw (ECCO). [It was the staging for U2's 360° concert tour for lighting, video, sound, SFX. The aquarium owner saw it was for sale and bought it. it was dissembled, shipped, and re-assembled.] Get there when they open or close to it for close in parking and less crowds. Such a great place to have nearby. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

I loved this Aquarium, like all Aquariums there are different sections. This one was in…read morecontinents, there was the Asian section, South American section etc.. it was very cute. They had a lot of animals that isn't usually common to see at an Aquarium. I saw huge roaches (YEEUUCKKKK), they had a snow leopard, a Komodo dragon, sea otters and some more. Where the sea otters are it looked like the beautiful formation rocks in Utah. We had such a good time.