River Street Ranch (formerly Zoomars)
San Juan Capistrano, CA
~$14/person
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.2(1,471 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Fill in the liability waiver and buy tickets online first, which reviewers say is the difference between walking in and queuing. Parking nearby is very limited, with a paid lot at the far end of the pedestrian street. Feed trays cost extra. One reviewer arrived to find the guinea pigs not out.
Now operating as River Street Ranch, this family-owned petting zoo has run in San Juan Capistrano's historic Los Rios District since 1980, drawing more than 150,000 visitors a year. Brush more than 100 farm animals, take a pony ride, and dig for gems, then grab a treat among the Los Rios cottages.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Restrooms
- Works for a wide age range
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31791 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
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What visitors say
- Nick G★★★★★
After visiting the mission, we went to River Street Ranch! Such a fun place, we really enjoyed feeding all the livestock! The staff were really nice and attentive, and the animals are very kind! Great place to spend an hour or two! Good for dates, family outings! Very reasonably priced!
2 months ago
- Alonso Garcia★★★★★
An absolute must-visit for families! If you have kids, you need to bring them here—they will absolutely love it! The animals are obviously the stars of the show, and getting to see them up close is such a fantastic experience for the little ones. A few things that really stood out: * Impeccably Clean: The entire ranch is extremely clean and well-maintained, which makes walking around with a stroller or toddlers a breeze. * Wonderful Staff: Every single staff member we encountered was super friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do. TIP: Do yourself a huge favor and sign your liability waiver online ahead of time! Doing this before you arrive makes the check-in and checkout process that much easier and faster, so you can skip the extra hassle and get straight to the fun. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back. Highly recommend! 🐐🚜✨
2 months ago
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