I am glad they closed down,
You know, I was really happy to go to a place like this but This place was one of the worst places I have honestly ever been to.
Lets start with the zoo, A lot of the parts of the zoo were no longer up to code or even how they should of been to take care of the animals especially the wolves Pen. As a person who helped raised full blooded wolves while i was growing up, That pen was a Death Trap.
Now the management, my friend worked here for 3 months before it closed permanently down. My friend now has PTSD from working at that place and can no longer even work because of it. The amount of times my friend came home crying because the manager and her friends threw bottles of alcohol at my friends head while working.(that is the smallest infraction that was done.)
Once this place transfered owners (which lead to its fall) The place went from family friendly to a Sesspool of corruption and Illegal deeds.
To bonnie,
I am so sorry that you're Dreams were ended by those who did not realize the beauty Hidden within your ranch.
Thank you.
Kimmy
I went with the love of my life before he passed away. We had the most wonderful time. The food was great at the restaurant and the zoo was very nice. I enjoyed the western show which was funny. I will never forget the beautiful memories that we made here
Patrick Boyle
Fun rustic place that appears to have seen better days! Peacocks roam the area and there are plenty of ducks around the pond. It was cold so we went in for some spiked coffee drinks, chili and soups. It all tasted good!! This was a nice diversion to take up the time during our flight delay!
Sharon P
I LOVE this place! We went last week but it was dark before we made it all the way so we had to come back. This time I actually fell in love with it! The petting zoo is AWESOME!!! All of the animals are so great and friendly! They made my whole day!
Bogdan Pankovsky
Great experience ? It is great to see places like that that still holds a lot of history and look almost untouched. Parking was full but we could easily find another spot as people come and leave very often.
Ms. Jewel
?THEY ARE CLOSING RANCH, HOTEL, CAFE EVERYTHING IN MARCH! IT'S SAD TO SEE THIS AS I'VE watched this place grow into such a nice place I can't believe owners are retiring and it's already in escrow ☹ SAY YOUR LAST VISIT GOODBYE. Everything is open and will until March 2019. I truly hope n pray they work something out and stay. It's been here since early 1950s! I LOVE THIS PLACE! Our FAMILY HAD A AWESOME TIME TODAY AND WILL TRY 2 RETURN BEFORE MARCH AGAIN! They are little more packed because it's closing soon. Everything remains same until it does.
Emily S
I love supporting the non profit zoo. Visiting Old Town is educational and fun for the family. Staying at the hotel is quaint and peaceful, though it needs to be updated and to have deep cleaning done frequently.
Manny Marquez
I just imagine visiting Bonnie Springs will take you back to the 19th century. This place is wonderful. Sadly, it's permanently closed.
Tera Reid
Bonnie Springs is such a wonderful place to go as a family! The actors really bring it to life, and make you feel like you're in an old Western town. The show at the saloon is really funny. The bartender is very nice, and the drinks are cold and refreshing. The sasparilla is a real treat! The restaurant is great, and their breakfast is delicious. The shops are full of fun and affordable souvenirs. The zoo is by far the best part. Especially the donkey!
Yessenia Felix
Went about two or three times as a kid. And I also went yesterday because this gem is about to close! The whole experience is great and just a lovely place. So very sad it’s gonna be gone. Thank you for the great experience and memories.
I am going to miss this place SO MUCH. I remember coming as a kid and hanging out with the cowboys, eating some cactus candy, watching the melodrama, checking out the peacocks... I took my mom for the last weekend, we had a blast. Thanks for the good times, Bonnie Springs!
Christy maldonado
This place is loved by many children. I really enjoyed taking my daughter horseback riding on her birthday. We had lunch at the restaurant there and then went riding. We have been there multiple times. We also enjoy the petting zoo. It’s so beautiful. It’s so nice to get away from the city life and enjoy the country life. Bonnie’s springs is very educational for children and it lets them be children.
Sam Kem
The experience was very enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. Kids love being able to feed the animals and walk around the area. In the spring months, it's not too hot to visit.
Dar Finn Wright
This wonderful classic Western town is a must see. Classic Western town, melodramas and even a hanging play to get people and kids interested in history. Several fantastic antiques have been preserved in a museum and the whole town looks like it was taken right out of an old spaghetti western. The old train is wonder, the scenery around the area is magnificent, and the whole experience is great. I enjoyed it very much!
Mariah D.
I went to Bonnie Springs Ranch during the "Bonnie Screams" Halloween event. The actual event was very fun and scary!! All 5 haunted houses were unique and spooky, all worth going to. The lines went fairly quick but you were still only with your own group when you went inside the haunt. Very cool. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like Bonnie Springs was very well equipped to handle all of the people. We got in the line for people who had gotten their tickets online & it took about 20-30 minutes to get through to get into the Ranch. For those in the regular line, I'm sure it was over an hour wait just to get in. We wanted to eat there, but there were no food trucks. Only 2 not-very-well labeled food places. We went to eat at the bar/restaurant, and they had maybe 3-4 waiters, no hostess, and no clear way to get on the waiting list. We waited 30+ minutes to be seated, and another 30 to get our food. It didn't feel like they were well equipped to handle the volume of people at the event. I think they would have been better off if they allowed some sort of food truck/vendor system during this event.
I am glad they closed down, You know, I was really happy to go to a place like this but This place was one of the worst places I have honestly ever been to. Lets start with the zoo, A lot of the parts of the zoo were no longer up to code or even how they should of been to take care of the animals especially the wolves Pen. As a person who helped raised full blooded wolves while i was growing up, That pen was a Death Trap. Now the management, my friend worked here for 3 months before it closed permanently down. My friend now has PTSD from working at that place and can no longer even work because of it. The amount of times my friend came home crying because the manager and her friends threw bottles of alcohol at my friends head while working.(that is the smallest infraction that was done.) Once this place transfered owners (which lead to its fall) The place went from family friendly to a Sesspool of corruption and Illegal deeds. To bonnie, I am so sorry that you're Dreams were ended by those who did not realize the beauty Hidden within your ranch. Thank you.
I went with the love of my life before he passed away. We had the most wonderful time. The food was great at the restaurant and the zoo was very nice. I enjoyed the western show which was funny. I will never forget the beautiful memories that we made here
Fun rustic place that appears to have seen better days! Peacocks roam the area and there are plenty of ducks around the pond. It was cold so we went in for some spiked coffee drinks, chili and soups. It all tasted good!! This was a nice diversion to take up the time during our flight delay!
I LOVE this place! We went last week but it was dark before we made it all the way so we had to come back. This time I actually fell in love with it! The petting zoo is AWESOME!!! All of the animals are so great and friendly! They made my whole day!
Great experience ? It is great to see places like that that still holds a lot of history and look almost untouched. Parking was full but we could easily find another spot as people come and leave very often.
?THEY ARE CLOSING RANCH, HOTEL, CAFE EVERYTHING IN MARCH! IT'S SAD TO SEE THIS AS I'VE watched this place grow into such a nice place I can't believe owners are retiring and it's already in escrow ☹ SAY YOUR LAST VISIT GOODBYE. Everything is open and will until March 2019. I truly hope n pray they work something out and stay. It's been here since early 1950s! I LOVE THIS PLACE! Our FAMILY HAD A AWESOME TIME TODAY AND WILL TRY 2 RETURN BEFORE MARCH AGAIN! They are little more packed because it's closing soon. Everything remains same until it does.
I love supporting the non profit zoo. Visiting Old Town is educational and fun for the family. Staying at the hotel is quaint and peaceful, though it needs to be updated and to have deep cleaning done frequently.
I just imagine visiting Bonnie Springs will take you back to the 19th century. This place is wonderful. Sadly, it's permanently closed.
Bonnie Springs is such a wonderful place to go as a family! The actors really bring it to life, and make you feel like you're in an old Western town. The show at the saloon is really funny. The bartender is very nice, and the drinks are cold and refreshing. The sasparilla is a real treat! The restaurant is great, and their breakfast is delicious. The shops are full of fun and affordable souvenirs. The zoo is by far the best part. Especially the donkey!
Went about two or three times as a kid. And I also went yesterday because this gem is about to close! The whole experience is great and just a lovely place. So very sad it’s gonna be gone. Thank you for the great experience and memories.
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I am going to miss this place SO MUCH. I remember coming as a kid and hanging out with the cowboys, eating some cactus candy, watching the melodrama, checking out the peacocks... I took my mom for the last weekend, we had a blast. Thanks for the good times, Bonnie Springs!
This place is loved by many children. I really enjoyed taking my daughter horseback riding on her birthday. We had lunch at the restaurant there and then went riding. We have been there multiple times. We also enjoy the petting zoo. It’s so beautiful. It’s so nice to get away from the city life and enjoy the country life. Bonnie’s springs is very educational for children and it lets them be children.
The experience was very enjoyable. It was a lot of fun. Kids love being able to feed the animals and walk around the area. In the spring months, it's not too hot to visit.
This wonderful classic Western town is a must see. Classic Western town, melodramas and even a hanging play to get people and kids interested in history. Several fantastic antiques have been preserved in a museum and the whole town looks like it was taken right out of an old spaghetti western. The old train is wonder, the scenery around the area is magnificent, and the whole experience is great. I enjoyed it very much!
I went to Bonnie Springs Ranch during the "Bonnie Screams" Halloween event. The actual event was very fun and scary!! All 5 haunted houses were unique and spooky, all worth going to. The lines went fairly quick but you were still only with your own group when you went inside the haunt. Very cool. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like Bonnie Springs was very well equipped to handle all of the people. We got in the line for people who had gotten their tickets online & it took about 20-30 minutes to get through to get into the Ranch. For those in the regular line, I'm sure it was over an hour wait just to get in. We wanted to eat there, but there were no food trucks. Only 2 not-very-well labeled food places. We went to eat at the bar/restaurant, and they had maybe 3-4 waiters, no hostess, and no clear way to get on the waiting list. We waited 30+ minutes to be seated, and another 30 to get our food. It didn't feel like they were well equipped to handle the volume of people at the event. I think they would have been better off if they allowed some sort of food truck/vendor system during this event.