Farm tours near Yosemite National Park

RELAX WITH THE CRITTERS

O U R   TOURS

COFFEE Tour
Every day
​$85pp
by reservation

Cuddles with Critters
Every day, by Reservation
​$45pp Tour Only
​by reservation

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What you can expect

Arrive at the Kitty Hotel homestead grab a coffee, fruit or scone before our tour. Visit animal enclosures armed with carrots & treats as the animals come and visit. The horse & goats love carrots & grapes, the pigs will eat just about anything.  See if you can get them to roll over when their belly is scratched! Inside the chicken enclosure baby chicks can be held if mommy hen permits. Mother hens with chicks or sitting on eggs are sometimes visible.

​Treats, like fresh lettuce can be offered as the eager hens gather around looking for their favorite snacks. ​Just sitting back and watching the animals feed, swim and engage with each other is fascinating. 

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Sip your coffee while watching the show. Safety guidelines must be respected so that the experience is safe for the animals and the visitors. At any time of year there are many rescued animals that live here harmoniously.

​Things are always changing with the seasons too. The raised bed gardens provide vegetables, herbs and flowers and are used to feed the household and also the animals. Large compost piles give us beautiful black rich compost each spring to produce our abundant garden. The circle of life is illustrated in a rich tapestry at the Kitty Hotel, a modest homestead. 100% of your fee goes toward the upkeep and care of the animals.

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Happy People

T E S T I M O N I A L S

What an amazing experience! Ruth was fantastic! She was kind, thoughtful and the kids loved the tour so much! She even took the time to bring a chair for our elderly mom. The farm includes a wide variety of animals and the interactive nature of the tour was so much fun. We were greeted by Ruth and her friendly dogs and cats at first and treated to yummy warm scones and coffee and then started the tour of the animals. From friendly goats to alpacas to hens, rabbits, pigs and more, the kids were in animal heaven! Highly recommend this for kid and adult animal lovers and during your trip to Yosemite! Thank you Ruth for a wonderful experience!

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Sabina

This is the best experience my family and I have ever been on! From the booking process, Ruth constantly checked in regarding high weather temperatures and offered flexible time slots to ensure the experience would be optimal. Once we arrived, she had homemade delicious scones and personalized beverages ready for our family. From there, she introduced us to all the animals, and all the animals on her farm were extremely friendly with our young children. I can’t recommend this visit more!

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Alejandro

We had the best time today! My 3 teens, husband, black lab, and I truly enjoyed Ruth's amazing farm. So many animals to interact with! We started the adventure with delicious hot chocolate and home made scones. Our big kids said this is one of their favorite excursions ever. You don't need to be a kid to enjoy Ruth's warm hospitality and adorable animals! What a wonderful way to spend the morning!

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​Polina 

Five of us, four adults and one 12-year-old, visited Coffee with Critters today and had a magical experience. Ruth could not be more welcoming, the scones and tea were delicious, and then we were immersed in a land of frolicking, snorting, flying, galloping, clucking, purring creatures. A hundred pictures and laughs later we headed off with smiles and even some take home gifts.
We recommend Coffee with Critters for anyone who loves animals and adventure.

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Joseph

We had a delightful time with Ruth and her "Critters" . She clearly loves what she does. We got our days mixed up so even though she wasn't expecting us when we showed, she gave us a wonderful tour and the "coffee on the porch" was perfect. Expect to have dirty shoes and hands afterwards, but that is to be expected when you are up close to "Critters"

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Audrey

This experience was AMAZING. We did so many things on our trip and this experience was far and away the absolute gem. We first arrived to a lovely greeting by Ruth and her four dogs, the four-legged of which bounded happily toward us to say hello. Ruth then took us to the porch for a gorgeous spread of tea, coffee, muffins, and scones, which we munched down while gazing in awe at the gorgeous mountain view. When I was finished I hung out and gave pats to the sweetest dog, Tea, while my friends finished up their snacks and we all chatted with Ruth from a COVID-safe 10 feet away. After our tea and coffee, we fed the critters, and this was *amazing*. Ruth gave us apples and grapes to offer to the goats and horse, as well as hay to offer to the alpacas. Each of the critters had such a personality, it was so much fun to get to know them all! After that, she took us to meet the chickens and peacock, and then the pigs. Ruth has such a wealth of knowledge, it was so awesome to learn so much from her about where each animal was rescued from and what sort of care each one takes to stay happy and healthy. 15/10, would visit Ruth and her critters again.

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Alexis 

Had a wonderful time with Ruth! I loved seeing the animals and I learned a lot!
Angele 
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*****

It’s was wonderful with Ruth, she really makes you feel at home, she’s really responsible as far as safety, she made sure my kids were were always safe while participating at the same time.
David

*****

This was a great day off from hiking. Brought my 24 and 26 year old here as a surprise. Was unsure how they would like it, but as we drove away they both exclaimed that the experience was very fun. Thanks to Ruth for a great experience.
Steve

*****

Had an amazing time with Ruth! I’ll be back! Got to learn about her very interesting background while having delicious scones, fresh hard boiled eggs from her hens, and coffee with a beautiful view on her porch. The experience with the animals is incredible! You can tell Ruth takes good care of them and you can interact with them and feed them. I would recommend this to my friends and family.
Jessica

*****

An enchanting experience from start to finish! The peaceful tour begins with thoughtfully chosen treats and tea/coffee facing the glorious one-of-a kind mountain view from Ruth's patio. After the goodies and lovely conversation you get to meet her wonderful rescue animals, including the most magical horse you could possibly imagine. All the animals are great, but honestly the trip is worth the money just to meet her horse. Overall, this experience was incredibly memorable and Ruthie is so kind and generous and made me, my husband, and my mom feel so warm and welcome. I HIGHLY (VERY HIGHLY) recommend this experience.
Samantha 
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*****

I came here with my girlfriend and we’d definitely stop by again! This a must for animal lovers, coffee/tea nerds. If your into fashion, you’ll enjoy watching the chickens flaunt around their unique feathers, her farm is their runway! :) Ruth is very knowledgeable, caring and kind. We learned so much about the animals. Feeding them was nerve wracking as it was fun. This experience made our trip extra special, thank you Ruth!!
Edwing 
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*****

My girlfriend and I went to visit Ruth and the critters before setting out for Yosemite. What an amazing experience! Ruth was so kind and welcoming. She had coffee, tea, and pastries/fresh fruit ready for us. The tour was awesome. Ruth genuinely cares for all of the animals and it shows. We got to feed and pet the pigs, goats, Madgi the horse. Her 3 dogs were adorable and friendly. It was just the best way to start our day!
Jason

*****

What a wonderful home and farm! Ruth was incredibly kind to open her home to my wife and me and share her love for her animals. It was wonderful meeting them up close and you can tell Ruth cares deeply for them and her guests. Visiting a farm is not just for kids! We loved the picturesque view, her warm hospitality, and getting to know Ruth and her story.
Sean 

*****

Ruth was an absolutely stellar host, my twin girls (5yrs age) are still talking about her and her animals! This is a real working, small farm. Not commercialized at all. She is welcoming you into her home, into her life and into the lives of the animals she raises and cares for. It's intimate and Ruth took great pains to make us feel like friends who were coming for a visit. We were met with peacock feathers (she told us they had been molting), and there was a spread of pastries, fruit, tea, coffee and juice. All local! And we had a lovely conversation about Ruth being a tea enthusiast. She let my girls feed all the animals on her small farm. From the smallest Guinea Pig and chicks to the large speckled horse Madji! This is a memorable place, and Ruth has so much knowledge about each of her animals, my kids have said this was one of their favorite parts of our trip.
Jamie

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