How could anyone not love this place? Yes, Carl's Damaged Pet Warehouse is the actual name and no,…read morethis is not an outlet store where the pets have minor cosmetic imperfections and are 40% off. It's actually a little animal rescue tucked into the backyard of a private property, where you can visit rescued Highland cows, pigs, goats, donkeys, tortoises, ducks, sheep and assorted other members of the Island of Misfit Pets. It's completely free to visit. You stay outside the fence for safety, but you can still pet and feed the animals (and it's okay to get emotionally attached to them!) Sometimes Carl leaves food outside for visitors to hand out to the "damaged pets" or you can bring your own approved snacks like apples, zucchini, carrots and cucumber. Basically a very wholesome BYOS situation. I posted a photo of the full approved-food list so you too can trick some furballs into becoming your new best friends. You can also leave a monetary donation to help with the cost of caring for the animals. You can visit at any time, but remember this IS someone's private property, so obviously be respectful of the home and neighbors.

Finally decided to stop by and feed these cute animals! It was pretty busy when I stopped yesterday…read moreafternoon and many people were there also feeding them. I saw two turkeys, a rooster, ducks, goats, donkeys, a piggy, and a bull. *Free, just follow the posted rules

We celebrated our son's 3rd birthday and everyone had a great time. The owner, Brittney, is super…read morefriendly and communicative. Both kids and adults enjoyed feeding the animals and hanging out at the farm!

I bought three female chicks, two of which turned out to be roosters. The website indicates they…read moresex the chickens with 90% accuracy, but were significantly less accurate with ours. When I reached out about a partial refund and offered to return the roosters, this is the response I got: No, actually, that only means it's not 100% accurate. Our policy is listed on our website. We do not guarantee, refund, return, swap, or exchange. This is an extremely standard policy across the board for any Hatchery or place of business that sells chicks. If you have a rooster you can give it away for free on Craigslist. Next time go ahead and shop at tractor supply. Buy your chicks from there and when you get a rooster try to call them and make them take it back and see what happens. Best, Brittney I'm so glad I didn't book my niece's birthday party here because the level of customer service leaves a lot to be desired. On a side note, we have bought many female chickens from Tractor Supply over the years and none have been roosters. Not even one.

I had lunch here with family on a Sunday afternoon and we had a great time. We parked across the…read morestreet and did the small walk across to the farm. We looked over the menu outside and stepped inside when ready. Once inside, we were quickly greeted by the worker that was serving drinks. We ordered two prickly pear lemonades with her and also some waters. Then we moved down the line and ordered our food. I ordered the roasted turkey sandwich and it was a hit. We sat outside in the grassy area under trees and a few minutes later my number was called out. My sandwich was really good and it was a pretty good size. I liked that they did not skimp out on the turkey slices and it was not dry. After we ate, we walked around tot he back to see the few animals and we stopped by the gift shop. Overall we had a good time! Food was great and the service was also!

Went on a Sunday with my son, had iced coffee and a Monte Cristo sandwich. Coffee was good, even…read morethough I didn't add sugar this time. Monte Cristo was great, french toast bread was delicious, plenty of ham and gooey cheese. Only one issue was no raspberry preserves or any jam. A light dusting of powdered sugar would top it off. The restaurant could use a little more signage that explains where and when to get your drinks etc.

Petting zoo, food vendor market and uhaul all in 1 place…read more Nice folks run this place chickens and goats available for pets. You can walk around get some yummies while enjoying this little gem. Great place to bring the Littles!

Kiddo loved the animals and I think it's cool that all the animals are rescues! Some of the…read moreenclosures could use some love though and I thought there were some enclosures with too many animals. A cheap and fun activity though.

The Gilbert Farmers Market is a wonderful place to discover local vendors, fresh products, and…read moreunique handmade goods. The atmosphere is welcoming and enjoyable, with a great variety of offerings to explore. It's clear that the market provides a valuable opportunity for local businesses and makers to connect with the community. A great destination for anyone looking to support local and enjoy a pleasant weekend outing.

Really disappointing change. This farmers market used to be in downtown Gilbert and had a much…read morebetter atmosphere. The new location at the Chandler Gilbert Community College is basically an asphalt parking lot, which takes away the whole charm of the experience. We arrived, saw the no-dogs sign, and then saw that the market was set up on hot asphalt in the sun, so we turned around and left. That was especially frustrating after making the trip, since the old downtown location was so much more inviting and enjoyable. It is a shame they moved it from downtown Gilbert to a parking lot setting. The old location felt like a community event. This one just didn't.

Thank you so much for being part of our Spring Spectacular! It was a big success and have had…read morenothing but positive feedback about it. The animals and staff were wonderful. I look forward to working with Walking M Farms and your team again in the future!

The beverage burro was a great addition to our cocktail hour and kept all our guests entertainment…read morewe were off picture taking. Super easy and low maintenance vendor to work with. No hassle whatsoever and came through for us last minute in a pinch.

Oh what fun. The Fall Festival was a blast. It's packed on the weekends but we went on a…read moreWednesday and right as it opened at 5. We wanted to not have to wait in line to pet the Highland Cows or Zebras. Lots of fun activities for everyone. Food trucks. Free games too. Family friendly environment you can walk through a corner maze, kids have games to play and animals to feed and the staff and animal caretakers were amazing and friendly.

Love that it was dog friendly! Parking was a bit chaotic and the food options/stands weren't a lot…read more Wasn't as much pumpkins aside from the exit where you grab them to purchase. The farm animals were super cute but like someone else mentioned an additional fee.

This place a diamond in rough for the meat lovers. Tandoori chicken is a must-have here. Unlike…read morethis place, most of the Indian restaurants use cream to make their curries rich and smoother. That's not how these dishes are traditionally made in the subcontinent. The curries can be Litle oily at times, if you can see past that, it tastes quite authentic. I mostly order their Kadhai Chicken with garlic naan. All in all, one of the few places in Phoenix metro area offering authentic indo/pak delicacies.

Well, it's just ok. First of all, the person behind the counter seemed agitated that I was ordering…read morefood from him. The curry is either separated or half oil. Naan was good but really thick. Samosas were good. Out of all the Indian places I've tried, this is my least favorite.

In 2025, I wanted to attend Ostrich Festival for the first time, but my schedule wouldn't allow it…read more I'm glad I was able to check it out in 2026. I was there for the second weekend, to see The Commodores on Saturday and Baby Bash on Sunday. Some of the other main acts over the course of this two-weekend festival were Kansas and Vanilla Ice. This is the first year the festival has been held at Rawhide. There are some things I really enjoyed about the festival, and some things that I didn't enjoy very much. On the plus side, ticket prices were quite reasonable. That isn't always the case when it comes to festivals. On the other end, you have to pay for parking to attend unless you're using ride share. There's nowhere to park for free that would take you less than a 30 minute walk to get to the entrance. Parking is $15 if you pay at the gate and $13 if you pre-pay online. Take that into account so you have a gauge of the full price of the event. On the plus side, Rawhide is a spacious venue. Beyond the main stage, there was a smaller stage, a ton of food options, carnival games, amusement park rides, and more. I was surprised that the Festival reminded me of a rodeo or state fair more so than a music-centric festival. Given the games and rides, you'll see a lot of kids and families there. On the downside, since it's a "Western town," for the most part, it's dirt, gravel, and grass. Meaning you'll probably be leaving the festival with some dusty shoes. Let's go back to the food. A lot of fair food. Which is going to be overpriced. I had two crepes from AZ Crepe, a pretzel from Wetzel's Pretzels, and a smoothie from Fruitilandia. I wasn't a fan of the smoothie, but the rest met my expectations for the venue. If you'd like to save a little bit on the cost, you can bring in an unopened bottle of water. Next up, the music itself. The stage is pretty solid and it was easy to get right in the center of the action. It's standing room only, unless you get VIP tickets, but you can also bring your own lawn chairs or use some of the chairs that are already there if you can snag one. Festivals are typically pretty consistent when it comes to set times. Baby Bash was scheduled to perform at 8:30. He came on at 9:45. They did share on Instagram that the set times had been pushed back, but I unfortunately didn't see the post in time. My mistake, though from attending a bunch of festivals, it is unusual for the set times to change last minute. While I've been to festivals in other states, the only other ones I've been to in Phoenix are Innings Festival and Extra Innings Festival. I like those festivals more in terms of the overall experience, but I still had a good time at Ostrich Festival. I didn't spot any ostriches, but I hear you can interact with them somewhere at the venue.

The review is for the drop off and pick up situation…read more This is a safety issue. I was not able to drive to the front to pick up my daughters from the gate. I had to park far away, then walk to them. They had to walk through a dark parking lot, alone. Think about it, two teenage girls walking alone, at night, through a parking lot. As a father, I find this unacceptable.

Pro Tip: during the cooler months, you can schedule a hay ride at and around the south mountain…read morearea! Call the ranch to talk about it!!! Where do I begin with this update?? It's been about 3 years since my Girl Scout troop came to this ranch (see my previous review). Since then my kiddo and I have taken classes at the ranch and we both became volunteers at the ranch. We come to this ranch about as often as we can. The owners make it a point to make everyone feel like family! This IS our family now!!! Aside from the joys of the ranch, my kiddo has advanced riding skills so much that my kiddo has participated in the Black Rodeo, Competitive Horsemanship and Riding and trail rides. Like my kiddo, experienced students at the ranch can participate in parades, shows, and more as volunteers representing the ranch too! If you'd like the same opportunities, you just need to saddle up and start your horsemanship journey, or expand it, at the RR! And, For the person who wrote that they called and no one answered... keep in mind, this ranch runs off of its volunteers. There is a limited paid staff and a small army of volunteers who support RR. This ranch serves as a large animal rescue. This ranch is a place of escape for victims of a variety of situations and this ranch services folks with a variety of physical, emotional and mental needs---- on top of the herd of horses, goats, pigs and dogs that live there. THERE WILL BE MOMENTS WHERE ACTIVITIES ON THE RANCH TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANSWERING THE PHONE. Please, be gentle and understanding. Call back, leave a message and give grace. I've added as many pictures as I can. Come out and schedule a tour, sign up for a class or sign up to be a volunteer: you won't regret it! Return Factor: 10000000%

Good cause and unique experience My group enjoy the wagon…read moreride and John Robinson was very common