Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides based in the East Valley, proudly serving Queen Creek, Gilbert, San Tan Valley, Mesa, and the entire Greater Phoenix Metro Area.

If you’re dreaming of a unique event with animals, we’ll help make it happen — if we have the animal, we’ll find a way to bring the experience to life.

Pony rides in Gilbert

Farm Fun, Delivered to Your Door!

At Arizona Barnyards, we believe unforgettable memories shouldn’t require mud boots. Skip the chores and let us handle everything — from animal care to cleanup — while you and your guests enjoy the charm of a hands-on farm experience.

Our animals aren’t just visitors — they’re family. Raised right here in Arizona with love and care, they’re gentle, friendly, and ready to brighten your special day. Whether it’s a backyard birthday or a community celebration, our team brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep love for what we do.

We make the process effortless. We bring all the supplies, set everything up, and clean up afterward. You just choose the location — we’ll handle the rest.

Take a moment to explore our site, and let’s plan something amazing together. We can’t wait to be part of your next celebration!

Services we offer

  • Interactive Petting Zoos
  • Gentle Pony Rides
  • Birthday Bash Experiences
  • Graduation Party Appearances
  • Holiday & Nativity Displays
  • School & Preschool Events
  • Classroom Animal Encounters
  • Senior Living Visits
  • Neighborhood & HOA Gatherings
  • Inclusive Events for Guests with Disabilities
  • Church Events
  • Baby Shower Animal Visits (Yes, Alpaca’s are a guest favorite!)
  • Engagements & Proposals (Big or small, we’ve done them all!)
  • Custom Animal Appearances for Any Occasion
Hand-led pony ride rental at a children's backyard birthday party in Chandler, Arizona.

What our customers are saying

Our customers rave about Arizona Barnyards for creating unforgettable experiences, with friendly animals, professional staff, and hassle-free service that brings smiles to every event.

Traveling petting zoo rental with clean, interactive goats and sheep in San Tan Valley, AZ.
Rebeca Miranda
12 hours ago
They were great I really recommend them our son really enjoyed riding
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Haily Galor
3 days ago
We hired Arizona Barnyard for an event at the local bar, they were so professional, so kind and handled all set up and tear down not only was that so helpful they were also so efficient! The animals were very clearly well loved, and taken care of. We had blast, and so did all the animal lovers. This event was a hit, we will be bringing them back and would recommend to anyone looking for a mobil petting zoo!
Heather Brooks
7 days ago
We celebrated my niece's first birthday with Arizona Barnyards and it was amazing, everything we could have asked for. Rick, Renee and all the animals they brought (pony, alpaca, baby goats, a lamb, chickens, ducks, and goats) were amazing. They are super welcoming and friendly and so are the animals. The set up and take down of the fenced in petting zoo was simple and easy. They brought food and water for the animals, which the kids fed to the animals. The kids were also able to brush, pet, and hold the animals. The alpaca Cinnamon was by far my favorite! Not only did the kids enjoy the animals but so did the adults. I highly recommend Arizona Barnyards, they were exceptional.
Ana Tenorio
1 week ago
We had such an amazing experience with this petting zoo. Rick communicated very well and his son was very kind and patient with all the kiddos. We had them at our HOA event and everyone loved them. We will definitely use them again.
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Peter Diamond
2 weeks ago
Professional, friendly, and so much fun! The kids and adults loved it. Highly recommend! A+++
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They were so amazing! Booking was super easy! They were quick with communication. The coordination and set up was seamless especially since we held our event in our backyard. The animals were incredibly adorable and friendly. I appreciate how they brought several different types of farm animals to really maximize the experience and make it worth it. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
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Amanda Gonzalez
3 weeks ago
We had an absolute blast at the petting farm! It was a huge hit with both the older kids and the little ones, keeping everyone completely entertained. Every single person in our group loved it
Tami Parrott
3 weeks ago
Best birthday party ever! The kids loved the animals. The handlers were great with the kids. I will book again!
Haley Glasmann
1 month ago
They were amazing! We had a petting zoo for my son’s first birthday, the set up/ take down was so easy. The animals were all so sweet and the kids loved them. Rick and his wife were so great to work with. Definitely recommend.
Izzy Lusk
2 months ago
We had Arizona Barnyards at our daughter’s birthday party!! The petting zoo & pony were perfect for the kids there - they loved it so much!! Also, Rick & his whole team was a pleasure to work with! Great communication from the start as well as at the event! We are in the west valley and they traveled from the east valley which was so sweet! Will definitely recommend and use in the future if we do this again! Thank you Arizona Barnyards for making our daughter’s 5th & 3rd birthdays special!!! 🙂
Taryn Cantrell
2 months ago
Wow! What an awesome petting zoo and team! We were looking for a brand new vendor and were so lucky to come across Arizona Barnyards. Rick and Renee were so kind, professional, and wonderful to work with. The animals were friendly, active, and gentle. Our participants absolutely loved getting to see the animals up close and interact with them. Rick and his team were thorough in their set up and clean up. An overall great experience! We will definitely be working with AZ Barnyards again!
Susan Cordts
3 months ago
We had the most amazing experience ever with Arizona Barnyards. They went above and beyond to ensure our gender reveal was even greater than we could imagine. Rick listened carefully, communicated frequently and executed flawlessly. Pendleton rocks! Thank you so much, Rick.
Elly O'Donnell
3 months ago
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arizona Barnyards made my daughter’s 2nd birthday more magical than I could have imagined! Seeing her face light up when the pony arrived is a memory I’ll cherish forever. The pony and two sweet goats were the absolute highlight of the celebration! Rick, Renee, and their son were absolutely wonderful. They were warm, professional, patient, and so great with all of the children. They took the time to help my daughter learn how to safely interact with the animals, gently guiding her and making everyone feel comfortable without ever taking away from the fun. You could tell how much they genuinely care about both the animals and the families they serve. The animals were beautiful, calm, incredibly well cared for, and perfect with young children. Everything was organized, stress-free, and exceeded our expectations from beginning to end. If you’re considering Arizona Barnyards for a birthday party or special event, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it. They created such a special, joy-filled experience that our family will remember for years to come. Thank you, Rick, Renee, and your family, for making our little girl’s birthday so incredibly unforgettable!
Maria Cortez
3 months ago
So helpful and informative when booking. I booked them for my daughter’s 3rd birthday party and all the kids loved the animals!! The animals were so sweet and adorable. Everyone enjoyed the petting zoo!!
Trinity Dorner
5 months ago
Best in AZ!! I have used a couple other companies and Arizona barnyards is superior. Their animals are super clean. The set up looks really awesome And definitely Add on the mini pony ride! So worth it!!!
Joe Gallagher
6 months ago
Sherri Jo
6 months ago
This is more than a business, this is a family that takes care of families. The animals are well loved and very social. When I contacted them, they were so kind and accommodating and went above and beyond to make a special moment for our family. Thank you Rick and Arizona Barnyards for the great memories.
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Katie Barwald
6 months ago
We are so grateful for the wonderful petting zoo and pony ride experience at our son’s 2nd birthday party. The owner was incredibly easy to work with and made coordinating the event stress-free. The staff were kind, patient, and attentive with the little ones, and the animals were well cared for and perfect for the occasion. It truly made the celebration unforgettable for our son and our whole family. Thank you for such a special experience!
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Marley Park
7 months ago
Arizona Barnyards helped make our community event magical with their two beautiful ponies! You can tell that their animals are well loved and cared for. They were great and I will use them again!
Nicole Stokes
7 months ago
Rick & his wife were amazing to work with and our early childhood students had an amazing experience with the animals. For most of them, it was their first introduction to farm animals and they loved it so much. You can tell this is a passion for them as they love the animals and had names for each of them and were giving kisses and showing the kids how to interact with each animal. We can't wait to have Arizona Barnyards back to our school again. Hands down, a 5 star experience working with them from beginning to end!
andre'a fountain
8 months ago
We booked Arizona Barnyard for our school carnival and we can’t wait to book them again. They made the process seem less and easy and were a delight to work with. Rick was prompt on answering any questions, punctual on arriving on time and handled all set up and clean up. The kids loved the animals and it was heart warming to see the bond with the students and animals. If you’re looking for a mobile petting zoo this is the one. Good variety of animals and wonderful company to work with.
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Niko Count
9 months ago
Rick at Arizona Barnyards to excellent to work with and I highly recommend booking their petting zoo for your next event! He answered the phone promptly and was extremely accommodating in the offhand request I had of renting one of his Highland cows as a surprise for my wife’s birthday. He typically doesn’t bring the cows anymore due to their size, but we were fortunate to have enough space for Pendleton (his steer) and thankfully he was able to fit us in his busy schedule at a fair price. Pendleton was a HUGE (no pun intended) HIT! He really made the party special and was a joy to pet and brush. Based on my interactions with Rick, he truly is a stand up guy and I’m positive his full petting zoo would make any event memorable. If you’re looking for some amazing animals to have at your party, I would definitely give Arizona Barnyards a call and get them booked. I believe you can also visit Pendleton and their other animals at their property in Queen Creek.
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Matthew Avalos
10 months ago
I reached out for my daughter’s second birthday party they were awesome from the start very kind and responsive. Called me before to run through game plan answered all my questions brought various animals and went over types and breeds and the kids absolutely loved it something I’ll definitely do again! Everyone from kids to adults loved it thank you again
Camille Guimond
10 months ago
Arizona Barnyards hosted a petting zoo at our community event and it was a hit! Rick and his team were really easy to work with and you can tell they love their animals. The animals were so cute and they even let us feed the baby goats! 10/10 recommend!
Cindy Frost
10 months ago
AZ Barnyards was very professional in both scheduling and preparing for their arrival. We hosted them at hour church for a little petting area and everyone enjoyed the animals VERY much!