Best Petting Zoo in Payson, UT
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The best petting zoo in Payson, UT is A Country Farm, based on rating and review volume — it's the only one we currently track in town. Here's what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by the questions we hear most about visiting. For every pumpkin patch we track nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Payson, UT or browse all of Utah. You can also browse petting zoos and farm animals everywhere we track them on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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A Country Farm
A Country Farm takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and u-pick pumpkins.
4058 W 9600 S, 84651
HayridesU-pick pumpkinsPetting zooFarm storeA Country Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 4058 W 9600 S, Payson, UT, 84651. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 48 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, 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 A Country 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: "Popular farm offering free admission, petting zoos, hayrides and u-pick pumpkins." A Country Farm is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…
Based on its public listing, A Country Farm is typically open Monday 10AM-8PM, Tuesday 10AM-8PM, Wednesday 10AM-8PM, Thursday 10AM-8PM, Friday 10AM-8PM, Saturday 10AM-8PM, Sunday 10AM-8PM. 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 A Country 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 A Country 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.
A Country Farm sits, near Payson, UT, 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 A Country Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best petting zoo in Payson?
Based on rating and review volume, A Country Farm ranks first among the petting zoo we track near Payson, with a 4.8-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/utah/payson/a-country-farm/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.
When is petting zoos and farm animals season near Payson?
Most farms with a petting zoo open it alongside the rest of their pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, though the exact window shifts year to year with weather. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a petting zoo near Payson?
It varies by farm — some bundle the petting zoo into general admission, others charge separately. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly to confirm current pricing.
Is this petting zoo good for young kids?
It depends on the farm and, for haunted attractions in particular, can vary a lot in intensity. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags and details, and call ahead if you're planning around a specific age group.
Do I need to book ahead for a petting zoo near Payson?
Some farms run first-come, first-served, while others — especially haunted attractions and festival-weekend events — use timed tickets. Check the farm's website or call ahead, particularly for a visit on a weekend in mid-October when demand peaks.
Summary
A Country Farm is the only farm we currently track with a petting zoo in Payson, UT, rated 4.8 out of 5. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For more options nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Payson, UT or browse petting zoos and farm animals across every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.