1 / 3Pony Land: Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
📍 Tijuana River Valley, CA
Pony rides for children under 6 (under 70 lbs), guided 1-hour and longer trail rides through River Valley Nature Preserve, and a petting zoo with bunnies, goats, sheep, and a mini cow. Western-themed party packages available.
Thank you to the PonyLand staff for their prompt work in organizing a horseback riding trip without prior booking. It was wonderful! Special thanks to Masha and Ray. They did their job excellently and are very customer-oriented. The horses, Lucy and Peter, are very friendly. We will definitely come back to ride horses again. With respect and gratitude for your care, Baha. ;)
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children ages 2–8 who want a genuine hands-on horse experience close to San Diego. Staff teach basic horse commands and guides stay with younger children for the full ride. The petting zoo adds engagement for toddlers waiting their turn. Families with animal welfare sensitivities should assess conditions on arrival.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Bakhrom Sadikov
2 months ago
“Thank you to the PonyLand staff for their prompt work in organizing a horseback riding trip without prior booking. It was wonderful! Special thanks to Masha and Ray. They did their job excellently and are very customer-oriented. The horses, Lucy and Peter, are very friendly. We will definitely come back to ride horses again. With respect and gratitude for your care, Baha. ;)”
Arij Elatawani
3 months ago
“We had a great time here! We did a 1 hour trail ride and it was very beautiful. We were taught how to move the horses (left, right, back etc ). There is also a petting zoo which was fun while we waited for the horses to be ready.”
Amber Earnest
a month ago
“Had such a great time here! I got to ride Grace and she is a great horse. The staff is so knowledgeable and sweet and my Instructor was amazing. It was an easy ride and beautifully scenic. I highly recommend Pony Land. 🫶🏽🐴”
Jason Zammiello
2 months ago
“Great experience, friendly staff! Awesome trail ride and really fair pricing. For younger kids a guide stays with them for the duration of the ride. Definitely doing this again!”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Pony Land operates guided trail rides through River Valley Nature Preserve, 15 minutes from downtown San Diego. Hand-led pony corral rides suit children under 6 and under 70 pounds. Guides stay beside younger riders throughout. A petting zoo — bunnies, goats, sheep, mini cow — keeps kids occupied as horses are prepared. Western party packages include picnic areas and BBQ facilities. Trail rides run one hour and longer.
