4 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Alabama
Jump to: 1. Choctafaula LLC 2. Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch 3. Helena Hollow 4. Isbell's Pumpkin Farm
The 4 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Alabama are Choctafaula LLC, Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch, Helena Hollow and Isbell's Pumpkin Farm — 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 Alabama, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Choctafaula LLC
Choctafaula LLC in Auburn takes the top spot, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 152 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
929 Co Rd 14, 36830
Petting zooChoctafaula LLC is ranked #1 on this list, located at 929 Co Rd 14, Auburn, AL, 36830. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 152 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Auburn. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for 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 Choctafaula LLC 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 agritourism destination with exotic animals, plus events and a pumpkin patch." Choctafaula LLC 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 Choctafaula LLC 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 Choctafaula LLC 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 Choctafaula LLC 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.
Choctafaula LLC sits, near Auburn, AL, 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 Choctafaula LLC's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch
Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch, out in Salem, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 133 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.
2910 Lee Rd 145, 36874
HayridesPetting zooRocky Top Pumpkin Patch is ranked #2 on this list, located at 2910 Lee Rd 145, Salem, AL, 36874. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 133 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Salem. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for hayrides 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 Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch 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: "Pumpkin patch with seasonal activities including a petting zoo, zip line, hay rides, and face painting." Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch is one of the farms we track with a hayride, which typically means hayrides run on a loop from the barn out to the pumpkin field, typically ten to twenty minutes, and at many farms they are the only way to reach the picking field at all. some are free with admission, some are a few doll…
Based on its public listing, Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch is typically open Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 9AM-6PM. 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 Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch 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 Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch 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.
Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch sits, near Salem, AL, 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 Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Helena Hollow
Helena Hollow near Helena rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 505 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
6027 Hwy 17, 35080
Corn mazePetting zooKids play areaHelena Hollow is ranked #3 on this list, located at 6027 Hwy 17, Helena, AL, 35080. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 505 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Helena. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, 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 Helena Hollow 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: "Relaxed, family-friendly farm featuring a petting zoo for kids and a pumpkin patch, plus corn mazes, rides and birthday parties." Helena Hollow 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 Helena Hollow 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 Helena Hollow 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 Helena Hollow 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.
Helena Hollow sits, near Helena, AL, 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 Helena Hollow's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Isbell's Pumpkin Farm
Also worth the drive: Isbell's Pumpkin Farm in Leighton, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 201 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.
2998 Aycock Cemetery Rd, 35646
HayridesPetting zooKids play areaIsbell's Pumpkin Farm is ranked #4 on this list, located at 2998 Aycock Cemetery Rd, Leighton, AL, 35646. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 201 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Leighton. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for hayrides, 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 Isbell's Pumpkin 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: "Pumpkin patch with hayrides, a petting zoo, and other attractions for kids of all ages." Isbell's Pumpkin Farm is one of the farms we track with a hayride, which typically means hayrides run on a loop from the barn out to the pumpkin field, typically ten to twenty minutes, and at many farms they are the only way to reach the picking field at all. some are free with admission, some are a few doll…
Based on its public listing, Isbell's Pumpkin Farm is typically open Thursday 3:30-6:30PM, Friday 3:30-6:30PM, Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 1-6PM. 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 Isbell's Pumpkin 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 Isbell's Pumpkin 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.
Isbell's Pumpkin Farm sits, near Leighton, AL, 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 Isbell's Pumpkin Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Choctafaula LLC is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Alabama, rated 4.6 out of 5, with Rocky Top Pumpkin Patch, Helena Hollow and Isbell's Pumpkin Farm 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 Alabama.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Alabama?
Based on rating and review volume, Choctafaula LLC ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Alabama, with a 4.6-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.