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Petting Zoos and Farm Animals Near Me

Goats, sheep, alpacas and barn cats. The attraction that reliably holds a three-year-old's attention longer than the pumpkins do.

Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near you
Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near you

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.

Two things worth knowing. Hand-washing stations are required at well-run farms and are worth using properly — animal contact areas are a recognised source of E. coli and salmonella exposure in young children. And strollers are frequently not permitted inside animal enclosures, so plan for carrying.

If a petting zoo is the actual reason for the trip — not just a bonus stop — go earlier in the day. Animals get fed and are more active in the morning, and feed cups sometimes run out by afternoon on a busy Saturday.

It's also worth checking the listing for what kind of animals a farm actually keeps: a small barn with a few goats and rabbits is a very different stop than a larger farm running alpacas, a mini-horse or an aviary alongside the usual sheep and barn cats.

24 petting zoos and farm animals on this page

Listings 1–24 of 134

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.

Fall Mountain Farm, out in Monument, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 230 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.

Skitts Mountain Farms near Cleveland rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 153 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.

Also worth the drive: Negangard Pumpkin Patch in Sidney, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 131 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.

Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC in Waverly is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 115 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and kids play area.

Brookfield Pumpkins LLC, out in Thurmont, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 78 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.

Mike's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze near Galt rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 74 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.

Also worth the drive: Market Six in Chapin, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.

HorsePower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary in Tampa is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,719 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and kids play area.

Gust Brother's Pumpkin Farm, out in Ottawa Lake, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 979 reviews. Visitors come here for u-pick pumpkins and petting zoo.

Family Farm Christian Day Camp near Malvern rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 448 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.

Also worth the drive: Dussel Farm in Kent, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and farm store.

Cornerstone Kids Ranch in Ada is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 334 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.

Breezy Hill Farm, out in Benton, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 235 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.

Fischer Farms Pumpkin Patch near Jefferson City rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 165 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.

Also worth the drive: Gordos Fun Farm in Spanish Fork, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 158 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.

Perryville Pumpkin Farm in Perryville is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 142 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.

Klema Feeds, out in Franksville, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 126 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and farm store.

BellCreek Acres near Lacoste rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 79 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.

Also worth the drive: Buckmeadow Farms in Lawrenceburg, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 78 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.

Schaefer Pumpkin Patch in Beecher City is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 77 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.

Stoltzfus Pumpkins, out in Manheim, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.

Harvest Hill Family Farm near Seymour rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 63 reviews. Visitors come here for hayrides and petting zoo.

Petting Zoos and Farm Animals by state

Alabama 4 Arizona 3 Arkansas 4 California 19 Colorado 6 Florida 4 Georgia 3 Idaho 1 Illinois 12 Indiana 1 Kansas 2 Kentucky 6 Louisiana 1 Maryland 3 Massachusetts 2 Michigan 3 Minnesota 3 Missouri 8 Nebraska 1 Nevada 1 New Jersey 4 New York 3 North Carolina 1 Ohio 3 Oklahoma 3 Oregon 2 Pennsylvania 3 South Carolina 1 Tennessee 4 Texas 7 Utah 6 Virginia 4 Washington 2 Wisconsin 4

Petting Zoos and Farm Animals guides by state

Frequently asked questions

Is the petting zoo included in general 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.

What animals will actually be there?

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. Check the individual listing for specifics where we have them.

Are petting zoos safe for toddlers?

Generally yes, with normal precautions. Well-run farms provide hand-washing stations near the animal area — worth using properly, since 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.

Do I need to bring anything, or pay extra to feed the animals?

Feed cups are usually available on site for a dollar or two, even when general admission is free or already paid. You don't need to bring your own animal feed, and farms generally don't allow outside food for the animals.

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