Yes--as other reviews have stated, the cost may seem like a lot of the visit. If you love animals…read morethough or you want your kids to remember an experience, I would recommend the place. I enjoyed petting them and feeding the animals and being able to spend that time with the animals unlike in a crowded carnival style place that has a petting zoo. The staff who greeted us at the front were super sweet and friendly and playful too which makes the place feel just like another alternate world full of good, happy people. They have a little shop full of chocolates and when you enter, a staff member offers you a sample. She asked what we would like to try while kids received a milk chocolate with sprinkles on it. Because they're probably made with a lot of love and labor, the chocolates aren't cheap but not ridiculously overpriced either. I'm for sure the type though who would have spent a lot more on the chocolates if the tickets were cheaper but that's just me. I'm sure the ticket sales are better. A lot of people do walk out with purchasing any chocolate when I was there. I had fun looking at all of them though and deciding what I wanted. I will be back again when my children are a little older and it's a good excuse to stop by a winery while you're in the area.

Sugarplum Zoo is adorable, slightly muddy magic--and we are *obsessed*…read more If your kid loves chasing pigs like it's their full-time job and happily feeding goats like a tiny farmer, this is absolutely your place. Mine was living her best life the entire time. Meanwhile, I was just trying to keep up and not get outsmarted by a goat Pro tips: the gelato is SO good (like, treat yourself good ) and definitely do *not* wear your nice shoes... unless you're okay with them becoming part of the farm experience 10/10 for laughs, memories, and a little bit of dirt

So happy we have this petting zoo in town! It was so much cleaner than others nearby and the staff…read morewas extremely helpful and friendly! It is interactive and the kids had a lot to do. All the animals were cute, clean and interesting with all the fun facts on the cages. The price was super reasonable and loved that they had pony rides. There were pigs, chickens, alpacas, sheep, goats, turkey, miniature horses and ponies. Will definitely be spreading the word. It was a fun family outing for a weekend morning.

I saw a video about this place on social media and saved it…read moreFor later, since it looked like a fun place to take my son. He is almost 6 years old, and I'm always looking for fun ideas/things we can do on weekends. We drove here from Santa Monica (about an hour). Parking is located a few minutes away from the farm. Keep moving down the trail, and you will find it. We bought tickets online, so the check-in process was easy. We purchased a veggie basket to feed the animals, and we paid some extra $$$ so my son can ride the tractor and play on the excavator. There is also a playground on site and a horse ride. It was nice, but after an hour, my son asked to leave. Younger kids will enjoy it more. It took us 1.5 hours to drive back, so we spent more time on the road than actually experiencing the farm. What I like is that there are variety of shops and restaurants around the farm, and it's cute. Boutiques to shop for jewelry, clothes, shoes, HomeGoods, all kinds of stuff, so that was really nice.

Came by River Street Ranch and honestly... a bit overrated…read more It's a smaller spot than expected, so don't come in thinking it's a full-on big attraction. You can get through everything pretty quick. That said, it's still a nice place to check out if you're already in the area or want something easy to do with kids. The setup is clean and organized, and there's enough little things to keep it interesting for a short visit. Think more "quick stop" than "plan your whole day around it." Overall, it's decent, not a must-go destination, but not bad either. Good to add to your list if you're nearby and just want something simple to do.

Awesome for a youngsters birthday party! We had a 7 year…read moreold pony birthday party there just this weekend. the birthday girl loved her experience! As parents we were happy as well. You guy some photos with the pony, 4 rides around the pen. Also a tour of the petting zoom with chickens, turkey, pigs, ducks, tortoise, alpacas, and more. Cheyenne is the tour guide and she is great with kids. We were also able to bring in our own pizza which is nice. Or get it delivered. there was a place to setup for the party covered with some shade. Bring some athletic shoes. you will be on sand, dirt etc. And be sure to use your GPS or you will miss it.

Had this petting zoo come to our house for my baby's party, it was a total hit! The highlight of…read morethe party. All the kiddos had so much fun and now my baby cAnt stop talking about it! The owners were great, shared animal facts with the kiddos, it was great overall! Will definitely book them again

We had an amazing time at Dirty Bird Ranch during a private tour with our family of four including…read morea 4 yo and 2 yo. During the hour we were all able to hold, feed, and pet so many animals. We had such an intimate personalized experience and all learned so much. We definitely made memories to last a lifetime and can't recommend Dirty Bird Ranch enough!

Such a great time! All the animals are so friendly and Candace makes the whole tour feel so…read morerelaxed. We had a herd of pigs, goats, dogs and alpacas following us around the whole time. We even got to feed and pet an ostrich. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience for the family or date :)

We hired Jacks for my son's 2nd birthday and it was such a hit! The animals were ADORABLE, cutest…read morepetting zoo ever, and Jacklyn is so professional, excellent communication, excellent setup, everything was super great. Highly recommend this company! Professional and cute animals, plus they have liability insurance which made my husband happy.

This was truly worth every penny. Lucky Jacks' exceeded every expectation. They set up and break…read moredown so smoothly, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely caring. My 8‑year‑old and 6‑year‑old absolutely loved it at a friend's party, and I was so moved by the experience that I felt compelled to write a review. The value is unbeatable, but the memories they create are priceless. Being able to touch and feed these rescued animals is something my kids will never forget. If you're looking for a meaningful, one‑on‑one animal experience without the crowds, Lucky Jacks' is the perfect choice.

To be honest, I'm shocked it took me this long to write this review!…read more Farmer Janet was amazing from start of discussion in party planning all the way to clean up after the party! Affordable, the kids lose their minds, sanitary, and photo opportunitiea galore --not to mention the unique chickens with fros and house slippers on Farmer Janet was sweet, considerate, and I would easily hire her again!

I highly recommend booking with them! I used them for my son's third birthday. Oh my gosh he had a…read moreblast and it was adorable. They all were so kind to us, helping walk my son and his buddies around with the ponies. What an experience. 10/10!

We attended a birthday party where the backyard wasn't super big, but Cindy was able to…read moreaccommodate. It was fun to see everyone enjoy. We did make sure there were only 3/4 people at a time because of the space. The little chicks were everywhere, though. I almost felt I could have stepped on them, lol. Overall, it was fun to pet and take pictures.

Just celebrated my son's birthday and selected Cindy Lu's Petting Zoo to help keep the kids…read moreattending our party entertained. The husband and wife team were friendly and professional. The selection of pets were great. I joked and said they had brought the Noah's Ark Package for our party cause seriously, they had everything but a Chupacabra lol. They brought enough hay and feed to keep the animals at bay so everyone could enjoy them. I highly recommend them if looking for a petting zoo. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again for a future party. Price, value, selection- nobody even comes close!

OINK BAA CLUCK MOO my son turned Two!…read more I was super lucky searching the internet and came across Netties Party Pals! My son's birthday had the most awesome petting zoo and pony ride! It was stress free for booking and set up. They came early to set up the animals, and I didn't have to worry about them! Everyone got a pony ride by the cutest sweetest pony and all the animals were great!! "Employees" were so very nice and amazing with all the guests. SO if you're looking for a petting zoo. BOOK WITH NETTIES!

Netties party pals came through for me last minute, I actually booked with another pony rental…read moremonths ago, & the day before my party cancelled on me, I was frantically looking for someone else & they came through for me thank you so much, also the guy that came with the pony was really great , once again thank you

We celebrated our daughters 9th birthday with family and friends at Wild Wonders and it was such an…read moreenjoyable experience. The animals were well cared for, the staff were kind, knowledgeable and professional, and the interaction with their animals was a memorable experience. It was a lot of fun too. We ended our party with a picnic at Wild Wonders and the area provided was clean, spacious, shaded and overlooking a nice view. Couldn't have asked for a better birthday for our daughter.

A beautiful wildlife preservation site where you can enjoy animal encounters with exotic animals!…read more - PARKING - We parked on the hill past the entrance of the business, and walked down. Pretty steep but it's a short walk. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Book your visit online! There are group rates and additional attendee rates, so just make sure you have the right count of people! Staff was very friendly from start to finish, and I loved seeing the enthusiasm shine through their work. It's not a huge site, so not a ton of walking involved, but there are some steps if you're worried about accessibility. Make sure to wear closed toed shoes! - EXPERIENCE - We booked a Wallaby encounter, and initially I thought it was only going to be a single animal experience but I was pleasantly surprised we were taken on a tour around the area! We did get to feed and pet the Wallaby, but we also walked to see all the different animals in captivity. They also brought out some animals for us to pet and see up close! - OVERALL - A wonderful wildlife preservation site, and amazing staff to take care of them all!