2 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Oregon
Jump to: 1. Dolan Creek Farm 2. Plumper Farms
The 2 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Oregon are Dolan Creek Farm and Plumper Farms — farms tagged for farm animals kids can get close to, alongside the pumpkins. For toddlers and preschoolers especially, an animal barn is often worth more than every other attraction on the farm combined. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Oregon, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Dolan Creek Farm
Dolan Creek Farm in Boring takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and kids play area.
13490 SE Orient Dr, 97009
Petting zooKids play areaDolan Creek Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 13490 SE Orient Dr, Boring, OR, 97009. It carries a 5.0-out-of-5 rating on Google from 130 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Boring. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for petting zoo and kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Dolan Creek Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Cute pumpkin patch featuring a pumpkin-themed trail for kids, plus animals to feed and pet alongside pumpkins of all sizes." Dolan Creek Farm is one of the farms we track with a petting zoo, which typically means for families with toddlers and preschoolers, an animal barn is often worth more than every other attraction on the farm combined. most are included with admission; feed cups usually cost a dollar or two..
Hours aren't listed for Dolan Creek Farm in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Dolan Creek Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Dolan Creek Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Dolan Creek Farm sits, near Boring, OR, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Dolan Creek Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Plumper Farms
Plumper Farms, out in Portland, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 370 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and farm store.
11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, 97231
Petting zooFarm storePlumper Farms is ranked #2 on this list, located at 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd, Portland, OR, 97231. It carries a 4.2-out-of-5 rating on Google from 370 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Portland. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for petting zoo and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Plumper Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-friendly destination with a range of pumpkins available for purchase, plus mazes and animals." Plumper Farms is one of the farms we track with a petting zoo, which typically means for families with toddlers and preschoolers, an animal barn is often worth more than every other attraction on the farm combined. most are included with admission; feed cups usually cost a dollar or two..
Based on its public listing, Plumper Farms is typically open Wednesday 9-9:30AM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Plumper Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Plumper Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Plumper Farms sits, near Portland, OR, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Plumper Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Dolan Creek Farm is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Oregon, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Plumper Farms rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and which animals are on site — and whether the barn is open that day — can vary week to week, so always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Oregon?
Based on rating and review volume, Dolan Creek Farm ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Oregon, with a 5.0-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
What animals are usually at a pumpkin patch petting zoo?
It varies by farm, but goats, sheep, alpacas, rabbits and barn cats are the most common. Larger farms sometimes add pigs, ponies or a small aviary. Feed cups are usually available for a dollar or two even when general admission is free.
Is the petting zoo included in admission?
At most farms, yes — the animal barn is bundled into general admission rather than ticketed separately. It's still worth confirming when you call, since a minority of larger destination farms do charge extra for it.
Are petting zoos safe for toddlers?
Generally yes, with normal precautions. Well-run farms provide hand-washing stations near the animal area and it's worth using them properly — animal contact areas are a recognized source of E. coli and salmonella exposure in young children. Strollers are frequently not permitted inside the enclosure itself, so plan for carrying.
Are these pumpkin patches good for young kids?
Yes — a petting zoo is one of the two features (alongside a dedicated kids' play area) that most reliably holds a toddler's or preschooler's attention. Check the listings above for hours, and call ahead if you're planning specifically around animal-barn access.