Awesome place!! Lots of fun for the kids and also adults!! Lots to do, rollercoaster, train rides,…read morehorse back rides and animal petting zoo!!!!

From the owner: Ricochet Canyon is a small outdoor wild west themed amusement park located on the Southwest corner…read moreof the Gardner Village property in West Jordan, Utah. We cater to families with younger children, but nearly all our attractions can be enjoyed by older kids and adults as well. The amusement park features an interactive petting zoo, several family friendly rides, a wild west themed playground, a large interactive outdoor garden train layout, a gem mining sluice, live seasonal entertainment, and a semi-private space for parties and events.

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 Cross E Ranch Fall Festival has been a family favorite of ours for nearly a decade, and it just…read morekeeps getting better every year! There's something for everyone here, but our kids especially love it. Each season, the ranch adds new activities, and despite the growing crowds, it never feels too packed thanks to the wide-open space and plenty to do. Our kids make a beeline for the corn pits first thing--they could play there for hours! They're also big fans of the giant slide and obstacle course. As a dad, I have to say their burgers are top-notch--some of the best you'll find at any local event. Just don't wait until the end of the night like I did, or you'll be stuck in a long line. And whatever you do, don't skip the donuts! They come in cinnamon sugar and glazed, and while both are amazing, the glazed ones are my personal favorite. The hayride is always a relaxing highlight of the evening. If you plan to visit later in the day, make sure to dress warmly--it gets chilly fast once the sun goes down! It might even be nice if the ranch offered blankets for guests on those cold nights. One small suggestion for the staff: at the rock climbing wall, please make sure younger kids get assigned to the easier side. My 7-year-old was put on the harder one and only made it a few feet up, but she still had fun trying! Overall, Cross E Ranch continues to deliver an unforgettable fall experience. We look forward to it every year!

Even without kids, it was still a lot of fun. Definitely targeting children and families but still…read morea festive night out with your partner or girlfriends. If you want to do the corn maze, be prepared for some mud! Don't wear white tennis shoes like us but we were able to hop around the mini-maze without too much mud. I was surprised to find there are no lights and it stays open after dark so maybe also bring a flashlight? Friends raved about the donuts, but they just weren't as apple-y as I was hoping. They fully enjoyed so I'm the odd one out here. There was a small $2 discount for coming in after 6:30pm. Then they also have a you pick pumpkin patch for free that I did not see. They are really weird about buying tickets, you CANNOT buy tickets from the idle employees sitting in the booth. I had to fill out a whole form and enter credit card info on my phone and then show them the barcode. This part seems especially odd and annoying.

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.

A rare visit to the zoo for us, and we got seriously lucky by visiting at the right time because it…read moregot rained out only a few hours after our visit. It was sprinkling when we were there but wasn't too bad. We had visited an aquarium in Draper earlier in the day and we had all the time in the world to explore there. But for the zoo, we were pressed for time because we had somewhere to be in the downtown area later afternoon, so we wanted to try and see everything we could in a short period of time. I guess you could call our day "animal day" due to us visiting an aquarium and a zoo on the same day lol. The first exhibit we stopped by was the giraffe and zebra exhibit, where you can get close to and interact with the giraffes under zookeeper supervision. My maternal grandmother's favorite animal was the giraffe and this would be her favorite thing to do if I ever bought her to a zoo. As we moved along, we saw spider monkeys and wild horses, and this was the first time I've ever seen a horse yawn in person, even being around horses before in the past. We then passed by an outdoor theater, where a dog show was going on (we did hear music while walking around, but we weren't sure where it was coming from). And these dogs can REALLY jump, like how high a cat can jump onto a tall ledge. It was pretty impressive to see that. They had two dogs that were performing during this show, but I saw more of them being transported in their carriers as we were walking around. One of my favorite parts about this trip to the zoo is seeing their sand cats. They were soooo cute and tiny that I wanted to cradle them. These sand cats can be found inside of an indoor exhibit along with other wild animals when you go past the fox exhibit. Other animals that we saw were orangutans, gorillas, tigers, polar bears, rhinos, and various reptiles. My LTP tried to get a picture of the tiger, but it kept running away, like it knew it was going to have its' picture taken. The art murals that can be found in some places were also very creative. One of them was being worked on at the time of our visit. We had a great time here; I think we were here for about two hours at least and got to visit all the animal exhibits here. A great find in the Salt Lake City area.

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!

My son has disabilities and is accompanied by a service dog. While we were walking through the park…read moreand looking at the animals, one of the female caretakers, who also had a large dog with her, approached us and told us that dogs were not permitted. I explained that my son's dog is a service dog and pointed out that he was wearing his service dog vest. She responded that it did not matter and repeatedly warned me that if her boss were there, he would yell at us. I explained that service dogs are permitted to accompany their handlers in public places under applicable disability-access laws, but she continued to insist that the dog was not permitted and again stated that her boss would yell at us if he were present. I want to be clear that the caretaker remained calm and did not raise her voice. However, her insistence that we were doing something wrong, even after I explained that this was my son's service dog, made the experience uncomfortable and unpleasant for both of us. Her repeated comments about how her supervisor would react were especially concerning, as they suggest there may be a broader misunderstanding among staff regarding service animals. I would appreciate it if appropriate training could be provided to staff and management regarding service dogs and the rights of individuals with disabilities who rely on them. For families like ours, this is not an occasional inconvenience. Every time we enter a store, restaurant, park, or other public place, there is a concern that someone may confront or challenge us because of my son's service dog. These interactions create unnecessary stress for my son and for me, particularly when we are simply trying to enjoy the same public spaces and activities as everyone else. I'm not looking to get this employee in trouble. My hope in reaching out is that this can be used as an opportunity to ensure that staff understand how to appropriately handle situations involving service animals so that another child or family does not have a similar experience. I sent an email the day after this occurred and still haven't received any response from Customer Service.

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.

Hee Haw was so fun for the kids. There is a lot to do for the price point. The animals look very…read morewell taken care of. I love that it is a family business that has been going on for over a hundred years. The kids especially LOVED the goat petting area. So fun. Will definitely back.

I love coming here every fall and getting pumpkins to decorate my porch. They have so many options…read moreand sizes. I have also come in the evening for their corn maze and fall activities. It is very fun and they have a lot of things to accommodate all ages, young and old. I love supporting local!