
Montebello Barnyard Zoo
Montebello, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.2(1,444 Google reviews)
A beloved old-school petting zoo inside Grant Rea Park with pony rides, a little kiddie train, and a barnyard full of goats, sheep and bunnies to feed. It's ideal for toddlers and preschoolers rather than older kids. Bring small bills for feed cups and pony tickets, go on a cooler morning since there's limited shade, and park free in the Grant Rea lot.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
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600 Rea Dr, Montebello, CA 90640, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
~$11 zoo admission, pony rides ~$12; weekend combo ~$24/child
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What visitors say
- Ken P★★★★★
Very friendly place. beautiful animals, well taken care of. you can purchase feed for the animals and feed the ones allowed feedings. they have pony rides but must be the age of 2 or older to ride and tractor train ride.
3 weeks ago
- Donna Wilson★★★★★
Super fun. Park was small but detailed. We did the pony rides and we fed all the goats and the burrow and the cow. There was a turkey and bunnies. There were pigs, ostriches, and donkeys. (But you can only pet the goats and the cows.) Oh, and the horses. Really fun!
2 months ago
- J. Eager★★★★★
We had such a wonderful experience at Barnyard Zoo and would absolutely recommend it for families with young children. We really appreciated how welcoming and inclusive the environment felt. It was easy to enjoy the experience comfortably, and we felt respected and well received throughout our visit. The animals were well cared for, and the environment felt clean, safe, and very family-friendly. Our child especially enjoyed being able to get up close with the animals and explore at their own pace. The staff were friendly, patient, and great with kids. They made the experience fun and educational without feeling rushed or crowded. Overall, it was a relaxed and enjoyable outing for the whole family, and we would definitely come back again.
a month ago
- NAVi A.★★★★★
The name of this establishment can be somewhat misleading, as it is more of a small farm than a traditional zoo. The animals on-site include rabbits, pigs, roosters, chickens, goats, sheep, ducks, a couple of cows, tortoises, and donkeys. It offers a pleasant and educational experience for young children, particularly since visitors are provided with feed pellets to hand-feed some of the animals. The entire barn area can be toured in approximately five minutes. I recommend purchasing tickets through Groupon, as it offers great savings I paid $8 for two tickets and found the experience worthwhile.
9 months ago
- Jorge Aguirre★★★★★
My daughter is 11 and I have been coming here with her since she was born and it's always been awesome to come see and visit the animals. The staff is always inviting and friendly and very knowledgeable with all the information for the animals. We will continue to keep this place in our outings, periodically.
2 months ago
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