Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast
Salinas, California United States of America
Vision Quest Safari Bed & Breakfast
4.7
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Year Built - 2001 Year Remodeled - 2012 additional Property Description - Vision Quest Ranch Is Home To The Monterey Zoological Society Which Cares For Over 100 Exotic Animals As Well As E.A.R.S. A Nonprofit Elephant Sanctuary. An Overnight Stay At The Vision Quest Safari Bed And Breakfast Allows People To Get Closer To Exotic Animals Than They Would On An African Safari. . Stay In An Authentic African Style Bungalow And Listen To The Lions And Tigers Roaring Only Yards Away. Each Canvas Walled Suite Is Creatively Decorated And Appointed With Most Conveniences Found In A Hotel Suite. Suites Are Individually Decorated In Their Own Animal Decor Including The Giraffe Manor The Big Cat House The Pachyderm Palace The Monkey Manor Josefs Jungle The Bears Den The Leopards Lair And The Zebra Zone. Some Bungalows Have A Large Deck Providing A Spectacular View Of The 5acre Elephant Play Yard. All Bungalows Have A Full Bathroom Tvvcr Refrigerator And Coffee Maker. Awaken To A Continental Breakfast Delivered By One Of Our Elephants. Guests Will Meet Some Of The Trainers On Their Evening Walks With A Few Of The Zoo Animals Weather And Animals Permitting. Guaranteed To Be An Overnight Experience Found Nowhere Else Not Even In Africa. Some Of The More Adventurous Choose To Add A Fullcontact Animal Tour To Their Stay. Monterey Zoo Offers A Pachyderm Package Which Is A Full Contact Elephant Tour A Vip Package Which Is A Full Contact Tour With An Elephant Monkey And A Small Exotic Cat And The Walk With The Animals Package Which Is An All Day Tour Where Guests Tailor Their Day To What Animals They Would Like To Spend Time With. Children Must Be At Least 4 Years Old To Stay At The B And B. For Children Monterey Zoo Offers Safari Day Camps Roarnsnore Overnight Camps Educational Shows Birthday Parties And Much More. Monterey Zoos Daily Tour Is Open To All Ages. Visit The Monterey Zoo An African Safar
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danadR2872ZE
|1 review
A slice of Africa Vision Quest Ranch is a slice of Africa! It’s a unique and memorable experience. The atmosphere is serene, the surroundings are stunning, and the connection to nature is unparalleled.
The highlight of my visit was booking a personalized tour at the zoo, which I highly recommend to anyone planning a trip here. It’s the best way to learn more about the incredible animals that call this place home. The guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about wildlife, which made the experience all the more engaging.
If you’re looking for a unique experience that’s both fun and educational, it’s worth every penny and more!
Jeff V
|1 review
Hidden Gem in the Salinas Foothills My family spent the night this past weekend at Vision Quest Ranch and visited the Zoo on Saturday. It was a great experience, and my children really enjoyed the Zoo and staying overnight at the Bungalow.
We arrived on Saturday and toured the Zoo. It was pleasantly not crowded, and so we were able to spend time at the exhibits without feeling rushed to move on. Yes, some of the animals seem a bit crowded, but the Zoo is very clean, as are the exhibits. 90% of the animals were out and easily viewed which may the experience more enjoyable. I find it frustrating when attending zoos, and the animals are either inside, or hidden away behind obstacles.
We were able to check into our Tent Bungalow in the early afternoon which was nice. No waiting until 4pm... Our Bungalow (which was the Big Cats one closest to of course the Big Cats) was spacious and enough room for 4. It was clean and with a large bathroom. A refrig with water and orange was a nice touch. You can definitely hear the Male Lions throughout the early night and early in the morning, so be aware. We did not mind, and it literally felt as if the Lions were right outside our place. The Bungalow also has a view of a large exhibit that currently has Rhinos, Zebras, Water Buffalo, and Wildebeast.
In the late afternoon we choose the duo activity of feeding the Tigers and then putting the Rhino's to bed. This was the highlight of the trip, and well worth the extra expense. Being that close to the animals was very exciting for the kids and us. Also before this activity, we did have animals taken to the front of our bungalow which included a Lemur and Skunk.
There is a small breakfast provided the next day which was nice. Overall the staff were friendly and engaging, and for us, well worth the experience. A definite hidden gem located in the western foothills of Salinas.
Gina M
|1 review
Great place! We loved this place! The bungalow was awesome and well equipped. Surprisingly we stayed warm with the space heater and heated mattress pads. Incredible to hear the lions at night and look across at the zebras and water buffalo from our deck. On our arrival day, the staff walked a few animals by the bungalows and spent a few minutes talking to us about them. We did a private tour and it was so enjoyable with the staff being friendly and engaging and the zoo was immaculate! Breakfast was a generous box filled with various pastries, fruit, and yogurt. I was very impressed! We enjoyed our stay so much and highly recommend Vision Quest!
Stacia C
|1 review
The best trip ever. It was wonderful. Peacefully yet exciting. Watching the zebras and the rhino playing together while sitting on the deck of our tent was amazing. We toured the zoo and felt so relaxed. Yes we signed up for crunch time. We fed the tigers. They were beautiful. The entire staff went above and beyond to make our stay great. The breakfast was amazing. The staff brought animals to our tent every afternoon. Romantic
BicoastalCa
|1 review
Great glamping! Super comfortable glamping experience. Turn the heater on before it gets super cold and you'll be fine. We did the zoo the day we arrived. In the afternoon, they walk one or two animals over to visit you. We got to see a baby black leopard and my daughter was over the moon. Our breakfast meet and greet was with a camel. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was big and delicious. You could definitely hear the big cats super well from Monkey Manor (tent #2).