Owned by the Richardson Family, MacDonald’s Ranch has been a staple in the Scottsdale community since 1956. Opening to the public for western adventure on Easter Sunday 1970, MacDonald’s Ranch has grown to offer much more than the founder, Bob Richardson, ever could have imagined.
Horseback Riding Tours – These are by reservation only! They must be booked over the phone. Please call to check ride times. Available for riders 6 years old and older with the shortest tour being 1 hour. Pricing listed on our Horseback Rides page. No experience is needed for our tours!
Picnic Tables at the Ranch – Picnic Tables are for private events only and not open to the public for use. We are not a park. Our facility must be cleaned and maintained. Thank you for your understanding. If you would like to check dates for a private event or birthday party please send an inquiry for pricing and availability.
Petting Zoo – We have a large walk-in petting zoo available for you to explore at your leisure! It is complete with pigs, chickens, peacocks, goats, sheep, and miniature ponies. All looking for you to pet and give them lots of love. Open to the public without a reservation as long as we are not hosting a private event. Please call in advance to confirm.
Games – While you roam around the Ranch you will find some yard games that you are more than welcomed to play! Try roping a steer, play a game of connect four, giant “jean”-ga, horseshoes, and more! Plenty to keep the whole family entertained for hours.
Come on in!
There is no fee to enter and explore the ranch from November through September. It is free to the public though donations to assist with feeding our amazing animals and help maintain the property are greatly appreciated! We do charge an entrance fee in October for our Annual Pumpkin Patch and we can be closed due to weather or a Private Event! Always call in advance before taking a drive to the Ranch to confirm that we are open to the public that day! PICNIC AREAS ARE FOR PRIVATE EVENTS ONLY – please inquire with the office as they may be reserved for another event that day.
Our Hours – Our hours change with the season! Always look at our website to check our hours as it is different in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
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