3 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Ohio
Jump to: 1. Dussel Farm 2. Dupler's Pumpkin Land 3. Katies Pumpkin Barn
The 3 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Ohio are Dussel Farm, Dupler's Pumpkin Land and Katies Pumpkin Barn — 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 Ohio, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Dussel Farm
Dussel Farm in Kent takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and farm store.
1109 Old Forge Rd, 44240
Petting zooFarm storeDussel Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 1109 Old Forge Rd, Kent, OH, 44240. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 354 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Kent. 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 Dussel 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. Dussel 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..
Based on its public listing, Dussel Farm is typically open Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday 8AM-6PM, Wednesday 8AM-6PM, Thursday 8AM-6PM, Friday 8AM-6PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM. 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 Dussel 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. It accepts checks, credit cards, debit cards and nfc mobile payments, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Dussel 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.
Dussel Farm sits, near Kent, OH, 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 Dussel Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Dupler's Pumpkin Land
Dupler's Pumpkin Land, out in Newark, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 79 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
5766 Jacksontown Rd, 43056
Corn mazePetting zooDupler's Pumpkin Land is ranked #2 on this list, located at 5766 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH, 43056. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 79 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Newark. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and petting zoo, 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 Dupler's Pumpkin Land 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 farm with an annual corn maze featuring slides, games and farm animals." Dupler's Pumpkin Land is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Dupler's Pumpkin Land 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 Dupler's Pumpkin Land 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 Dupler's Pumpkin Land 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.
Dupler's Pumpkin Land sits, near Newark, OH, 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 Dupler's Pumpkin Land's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Katies Pumpkin Barn
Katies Pumpkin Barn near Xenia rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 237 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
2128 New Germany Trebein Rd, 45385
Corn mazePetting zooKaties Pumpkin Barn is ranked #3 on this list, located at 2128 New Germany Trebein Rd, Xenia, OH, 45385. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 237 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Xenia. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and petting zoo, 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 Katies Pumpkin Barn 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 farm featuring a pumpkin patch and a small corn maze, plus barnyard animals." Katies Pumpkin Barn is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Based on its public listing, Katies Pumpkin Barn is typically open Monday 1-7PM, Tuesday 1-7PM, Thursday 1-7PM, Friday 1-7PM, Saturday 11:30AM-7PM, Sunday 11:30AM-7PM. 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 Katies Pumpkin Barn 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 Katies Pumpkin Barn 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.
Katies Pumpkin Barn sits, near Xenia, OH, 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 Katies Pumpkin Barn's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Dussel Farm is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Ohio, rated 4.8 out of 5, with Dupler's Pumpkin Land and Katies Pumpkin Barn 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 Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Ohio?
Based on rating and review volume, Dussel Farm ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Ohio, with a 4.8-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.