The Tortoise Home Campbell

This is NOT a business. It is someone's home. Do NOT show up uninvited. With that said, Terry and his wife and neighbor all do a wonderful job raising these beautiful creatures. You can call to schedule a time to visit. You should bring food (lettuce, zucchini, carrot, eggplant, etc) and wear closed toe shoes that you do not mind getting dirty and no flowy dresses, etc. What to expect:- listen to the presentation where Terry shares knowledge about tortoises- take care to listen and follow safety instructions - feed and pet the tortoises - WATCH YOUR CHILDRENAnd enjoy. This is such a treat!

What a hidden gem in the city of Campbell. It's right next to a park parking lot and the entrance is kind of hidden. There's no sign to let you know where to go so we ended up calling and the owner met us outside (Such a sweet old man). When all the kids arrive, the owner sits them all down and gives a little lesson on tortoises. You then realize just how amazing these animals really are. Then he takes everyone to the back where these gentle giants live and roam. These guys are pretty awesome! Just don't let them walk on your foot! (they weigh hundreds of lbs) My mistake for not getting out of his way Call ahead and make reservations and make sure you bring some food so you could feed them. We had romaine lettuce, zucchini, carrots and celery. (Tongs provided by the owners). Wear shoes you don't care for. It's quite dirty and dusty, I definitely stepped in poop at some point. It's kind of unavoidable to be honest. But the experience was well worth seeing how much fun my son had. This is for sure a MUST DO if you have young kids.

This place is such a hidden gem! It is right next to the John D Morgan park parking lot, tucked away in the corner. There are a ton of tortoises of all sizes and varieties, including the largest, which I've never seen anywhere else. For example, they have huge Galapagos turtles that I thought I'd have to actually go to the Galapagos Islands to see. Some of the tortoises are even big enough to ride on! I saw a parent and toddler riding on one together. I was excited for my 2 year old to try riding a tortoise (because where else can you do something like that?!), but sadly she wasn't interested. And what's incredible is that the owners don't charge a cent for strangers to come marvel at and even feed(!!) their tortoises. They could totally charge $20/head and still have a ton of interest, but they don't. It's such a generous thing they're doing. They do have a donation jar, and I think it's appalling when people impose on them and their hospitality so much without even leaving a couple dollars behind. So please do!

Just took my family here, and I'm happy to say we'll be back! LOGISTICS:-you book a time by calling. The owner was very helpful and gave us lots of good information during the call. I do wish that booking could be done online for more efficiency and to have the information emailed to you ahead of time -wear closed toed shoes-bring some big carrots or romaine lettuce for the tortoises-wear sunscreen WHEN YOU'RE THERE:-owners give a good tour and explain info to keep everyone and the tortoises safe-be aware of your surroundings -be ready for lots of fun photo ops -know there is a bathroom with soap and water -make a nice donation and get a succulent! OTHER:-owners can reach you a lot about their tortoises -be prepared to get a little dirty-you can park in the park's parking lot and then walk -ask about the baby tortoises! -there are 2 dogs on the property, but the dogs are very comfortable with children and not aggressiveFUN FACT: even adults can sit on a tortoise, which warrants a $10,000 USD fine if done in the Galápagos Islands

I think this has closed. We came on a nice, sunny, Sunday afternoon and the gates were closed. We peeked above the fences and did not see any tortoise either.

Growing up in Campbell, CA I always heard of this Tortoise Farm, but I never knew it was open to the public until my future siblings in law told us they had visited.So, we booked our own appointment and experienced it for ourself! Free family fun is always the way! Terry is so informative and kind, and we all def enjoyed our time with the tortoises on the ranch!They are huge, cute, friendly and our highlight was riding them! Wow they are strong!We did make a donation and almost got to take our succulent home, however forgot it in the restroom there

Great place for kids and family members The owner is very welcome and friendly. Thank you so much

This was the best and amazing experience my family and I have had! Ignore the 2 negative reviews about the owners being rude. That was not the case and people just don't get animal lovers. The owner Terry and his wife Nadia were so welcoming when we arrived. We were with a group of others who also came to visit the tortoises. Terry was so informative and funny... I learned a lot about tortoises though his presentation. We saw so many cool looking tortoises... we got the chance to feed all of them... saw so many cool succulents... We also got to meet a couple of their cool and friendly dogs. Overall, this was such a great experience to share with the family and created a memorable experience. I highly recommend you check this place out. To visit: call the number listed on their Yelp. Terry will call you back promptly to make an appt to visit. Bring tortoise food like carrots, lettuce, cucumber or ask what to bring to feed them. Donate: Make a donation at the end of your visit. They aren't non-profit or a business so anything helps. At the end you can take a cool succulent home as a keepsake. This a definitely a wonderful family experience.

Came for a kids birthday party. Very much ranch style with dogs running around. The owners do get firm with everyone paying attention, not just the children. I found it reassuring that they care that much about the safety of everyone. Overall great time learning about tortoises.

Such a fun experience for the kids! They loved being able to feed and ride the tortoises.