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5 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Utah

Pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Utah
Pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Utah

Jump to: 1. Gordos Fun Farm 2. A Country Farm 3. Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze 4. Rockin E Country Store 5. Hee Haw Farms @ Oliver’s Place

The 5 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Utah are Gordos Fun Farm, A Country Farm, Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze, Rockin E Country Store and Hee Haw Farms @ Oliver’s Place — 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 Utah, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.

Gordos Fun Farm

4.8 158 reviews Spanish Fork, UT

5746 S 3200 W St, 84660

Corn mazePetting zooFarm storeKids play area

Gordos Fun Farm in Spanish Fork takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.

A Country Farm

4.8 48 reviews Payson, UT

4058 W 9600 S, 84651

HayridesU-pick pumpkinsPetting zooFarm store

A Country Farm, out in Payson, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and u-pick pumpkins.

Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze

4.6 212 reviews West Haven, UT

3462 2900 S St, 84401

Corn mazePetting zooHaunted attractionFall festival

Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze near West Haven rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 212 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.

Rockin E Country Store

4.5 174 reviews Woods Cross, UT

1201 W 500 S, 84087

Petting zooFarm store

Also worth the drive: Rockin E Country Store in Woods Cross, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 174 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and farm store.

Hee Haw Farms @ Oliver’s Place

4.4 482 reviews Pleasant Grove, UT

125 South 2000 West, N County Blvd, 84062

Petting zoo

Conclusion

Gordos Fun Farm is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Utah, rated 4.8 out of 5, with A Country Farm, Happy Pumpkin Corn Maze, Rockin E Country Store and Hee Haw Farms @ Oliver’s Place 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 Utah.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Utah?

Based on rating and review volume, Gordos Fun Farm ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Utah, 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.