Wonder Wood Ranch, a 501(c)3 charitable organization located in Prunedale, California, serves low income, underprivileged, and homeless kids and youth from high crime, at risk areas of Monterey County. Kids learn about horses and ride, usually for the first time in their lives. The look on a kid’s face when he first sits on a horse and realizes there can be more to life than gangs, drugs, and desperation is amazing! From atop a horse, kids find a new perspective, a better perspective, on life. 

We also provide crafts, snacks, archery, lessons in grooming, donkey care (Everybody loves donkeys!), and other fun farm animals such as chickens, bunnies, pigs, and a couple chinchillas. We are always thinking up new programs, so check back often for news and new opportunities!  

Check out our BLOG page for updates on what's new and our EVENTS page for what's coming up next. Our PROGRAMS & SPONSORSHIP page outlines our current programs and how you can support the Ranch and the kids who come. To Volunteer at the Ranch, please fill out our Volunteer Questionnaire (​Click here for Volunteer Questionnaire) and email it to marlo@wonderwoodranch.com.  

Our staff are completely volunteer and we operate solely off private donations and small grants. If you would like to volunteer, or if you have a group of kids that fit our demographic and would like to discuss bringing them to the Ranch, contact us using the form below. We can custom-create programs to specifically suit your group of kids or youth. To get an idea of our current programs, visit our PROGRAMS & SPONSORSHIP page.

​We hope you will partner with us to make a positive difference in the lives of kids and in our community!


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