Seein’ Spots Farm

Fun and awesome place great animals but they are closed to the public and no longer open the owner let us look around for a while

As an animal lover this place is paradise to me! Owner is friendly, fabulous and welcoming! You pay a nominal fee in order to be able to pet the animals, it’s a donation to the farm. If you just want to watch from the other side of the fence, that’s your choice. I always have a GREAT time here! It works better than therapy! The animals are rescued and VERY loving! You will really enjoy yourself in this place!!!

Heaven on earth for animal lovers. Skip the ponies at Quicksilver ranch and come here instead. Seein Spots rescues animals and gives them a wonderful place to live their lives, get loved on, and play!
Pigs, geese, chickens, donkeys, goats, sheep, etc. All love to be loved!
Maybe not a great place for little, little kids, (like under 5) since they need to understand how to respect the space of animals. Common sense, parents!
Yes, there is a minor donation for entry. This helps to pay for the animals’ care, so don’t be cheap.
Kudos to the owners and volunteers!
My only suggestion is to please build a handwashing station outside the petting area. I had to use the hose!

This place is fantastic! A great break to the day between wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley. Know there is a «mandatory donation» of $ 5, but it is worth it and goes to a good cause because the animals are rescued. Also, bring some quarters for feed for the animals.
It’s self-​paced, so you pet animals at your own leisure. This includes ducks, geese, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, donkeys, and even turtles. Your feed will go fast so offer it sparingly. But the animals will eat right out of your hand! How cool is that? And they are gentle, so don’t be afraid.
A word of caution: the goat took a bite out of my girlfriend’s dress, so be aware of your surroundings. It wasn’t dangerous, just hungry and attracted to her billowy dress.
Make sure you stop here. I mean, look at me holding a goose.

Randomly went to this place today with some family. Found it by just driving around. MANDATORY donation of 3 dollar per person. Plus 5 dollars for a 1 minute donkey ride.
That’s not the reason I’m giving 1 star though. My son tripped and scrapped his leg on the fence and he has THREE big gashes that are about 4 inches long and a gash on his head. They were bleeding and when I asked if they have a first aid kit so I can clean him up they informed me that «they don’t have permits or whatever to have that type of stuff on hand» REALLY? You don’t have any bandaids or some napkins to let me clean my son up? You need to have that stuff on hand no matter what just incase things like this happen.

Almost passed through this place from Santa Barbara to Solvang. This was not on our itinerary. We were on our way to Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch, when I saw the sign, made a U-​turn and came back. And we’re glad we did.
At first lady seems bit distant and cold, asking for mandatory donation, just as another reviewer said. I asked how much the donation was and was told $ 3 per person. But once inside she livened up and was very friendly. Quarter duck/​turtle feed was a hit. We ended up staying for over an hour and skipped Quicksilver Ranch when we saw only couple horses as we drove by. All animals were friendly. One of wild turkey liked my son and followed him around. Our family had a blast and will come back next time we’re in the area.
Bring lots of quarters
let ducks eat out of your hand
do not ride on the paper mache donkey
I would recommend that the farm put a sign that says recommended $ 3 donation by the entrance.

This farm is so cool!
Must do in Solvang!
So many beautiful & friendly rescued animals. This is a lovingly run family farm that sits in their front yard. This is a very special place. They graciously accept $ 3/​person donations (feel free to provide more supports for this beautiful sanctuary if you feel like it & are capable to do so).
From Mis Piggy & Princess (the sweetest pot bellied pigs), to Nacho & Cleopatra (the softest mini-​donkeys around), to Mr. Bill (the proud, affectionate & protective Toulouse Goose & my new BFF:) & all the animals in between, this visit was magical.
Our girls had a blast!
Our friends from Solvang were excited to learn of this hidden gem in their town (& will now take all visiting friends).
My wife fell in love with a donkey.
& I want Mr. Bill (I’m comin to get you my friend;)
SLOW DOWN & ENJOY!

Rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, geese, turtles, fainting goats, miniature goats, Sicilian miniature donkeys. Awesome!
Donations accepted

After our stop at the Ballard Church, we continued down the road in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley to the miniature donkey farm. Once there, it was a short drive up a dirt road as we passed the donkeys hanging out together in a fenced corral. I will admit, I was excited as a kid to see them.
Linda Marchi, who owns and oversees the farm with her husband Brett, breed and sell the donkeys. They also take in rescued and abandon donkeys as well as other farm animals.
The mini donkeys are the sweetest, most affectionate animal that will steal your heart away. They love to be petted and want to be by your side. Horses, they can take you or leave you, but donkeys just crave attention.
There’s even a trained therapy donkey who visits area retirement homes. The farm also have turkey, geese, rabbits, ducks, inquisitive goats, a tortoise, and a potbellied pig named Princess.
That’s not all, in a nearby field is a zonkey (zebra/​donkey breed) named Zeyore and a blind former Grand Canyon pack mule.
Entering the donkey field requires a donation, which is greatly appreciated. Open from 10 AM. to 3 PM. Wednesday thru Sunday.
My wife wanted to take a donkey home, but remembered she has a «Big Ass One» (Me) already… just kidding, she says I’m really quite lovable.

We were told about this place by someone at Rideau Winery and we’re glad we came by. They run off of donations, so be generous if you enjoy your visit! We gave $ 10 for the two of us. There are lots of friendly chickens, geese (watch out for the gander — he only likes men!), pot bellied pigs, rabbits (they have a giant Flemish rabbit named Butterscotch), mini donkeys, turkeys, goats, and ducks. You’re free to walk around and look at the animals and pet the donkeys, pigs, and goats. The people who work there are happy to answer your questions and introduce you to the animals.
The mini donkeys are for sale too, if you have room! ;)