The Barnyard Zoo
Come visit us on the farm!From a day out with the family, to birthday parties or school trips, our farm is packed with fun for all ages.
The Barnyard Zoo
Come visit us on the farm!From a day out with the family, to birthday parties or school trips, our farm is packed with fun for all ages.
Choose Your Farm Experience
Please Note: Mobile petting zoo is limited with Covid and the home farm being open. More ability for setups are available during our off season. Please inquire.
Spend Easter at the Farm!
Bring the whole family and join us for fun-filled Easter at Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo.
Dates:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am–3 pm
Monday: 11 am–3 pm
Admission: $12 per person (Under one year of age free). Cash Only Please.
Activities:
- Visit the Easter Bunny every day between 11 am and 2 pm
- Get your picture taken with real rabbits by Margaret Link Photography (Friday, Sunday and Monday only)
- Dr. Kaboom on site daily to entertain with balloon animals
- Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
- Kids Craft Corner with cookie decorating
- Goat snuggling (separate pricing, must be reserved in advance)
- Feed and visit the animals
Please Note: Admission does NOT include portraits, goat snuggling, and animal feed.
Important Information:
- Please dress for the weather, and take into consideration that there will be mud on the farm.
- Parking is on road
- Port-a-potty on site
- Playground on site
Goat Snuggling Available Easter Weekend
(By Appointment Only)
We are booking half-hour time slots (25 minutes with the goats) to accommodate more families who want to spend time enjoying the farm.
This is a truly unique experience with our herd of miniature goats.
What you need to know:
- Please come dressed for the weather, and wear footwear appropriate for a farm (it can get muddy/wet/slushy)
- Parking is on the road
- There is a port-a-potty on site
- Reservations are required
Please meet in front of the barn before your goat snuggling session.
Cost
$50 for a half hour session (25 minutes with the goats), up to 5 people. Please note: Does NOT include access to the rest of the petting zoo after your session; you must pay the entrance fee separately when arriving at the farm.
Cash only please.
Times (Half-hour sessions)
Daily (through Easter Weekend): 10 am to 3 pm
If you need to cancel your session, please let Farmer Ruth know as soon as possible.
Animals for Sale
Want to take one of our cute critters home with you? We sell a variety of small animals, including:
- Rabbits (breeds include Lionhead, Holland Lops, Lion Lops, Mini Rex, and Netherland Dwarfs)
- Guinea pigs (breeds include American Smooth, Frizzle, Crested, Teddy, Abyssinian, Coronet, Silky, Texel, Peruvian, and Texel)
- Skinny pigs
- Hedgehogs
- Assorted chicks and ducklings (during spring and summer)
- Miniature donkeys and pygmy goats (when available)
Please call or email to inquire about what animals are currently available, or check our Facebook page for updates.
Duck in today and visit the animals!
Our animals love visitors, and they can’t wait to welcome you to the Barnyard Zoo.
Admission
$10/person (Cash only)
Kids under 1 are free (human kids, not baby goats)
Summer Season
May through October (weather dependant)
Hours:
Monday: Private group tours
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Friday: 10 am–3 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10 am–4 pm
Holiday Mondays: 10 am–4 pm
Parking: In lot at the entrance
No reservations needed.
Winter Season
November through April
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 3 pm
Parking: In the yard
Please note:
- There are no bathroom facilities in the winter.
- A winter visit is not the same as a summer visit. While our large animals will still welcome you with their charming personalities, our small animals are tucked away inside for the winter and are not available for public viewing.
- We will be closed during extreme weather (cold or storms). Please check our social media for updates.
- No reservations needed, except for our goat snuggling sessions.
Rules
We want to keep our animals, staff and visitors safe and happy, so we’ve laid out a few ground rules. Please read them before your visit.
Contact Farmer Ruth
Call 613-222-5087
Email: info@thebarnyardzoo.com