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.
Goat Snuggling (By Appointment ONLY)
Snuggle with our baby goats! This is a unique and personal experience with our baby goats and their mothers.
What you need to know:
- Please come dressed for the weather, and wear footwear appropriate for a farm (it can get muddy/wet/slushy). Goat snuggling is in the barn, which can be chilly. Visiting with the other farm animals is outside.
- Parking is in the yard (behind the house). Laneway is one-way traffic. Please do not pull off our lane.
- There are no bathroom facilities in the winter (reopens in March).
- The playground is closed in the winter.
If you need to cancel your session, please let Farmer Ruth know as soon as possible.
Details:
- By appointment only, sessions must be booked in advance.
- Sessions available daily between 11 am and 3 pm.
- Your one-hour booking includes 50 minutes with the goats.
- Cost is $100/session, and includes up to five people.
- Before or after your visit, you are welcome to visit the other animals on the farm. Feed is available for purchase.
- Meet in front of the barn just prior to your goat snuggling session.
- Cash only please.
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)
- 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.
See Our Gallery
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
Closed. Farm experiences available throughout the winter. Book Now
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
What Others Have Loved About The Barnyard Zoo
Came a fair way to this amazing place with my daughter today, and we had a wonderful experience! Lots of different animals to see and touch, and a few really great play structures for kids to play on. All of the animals were super gentle, well fed and happy. We loved buying food for them and hand feeding! We even got to see lambs that were born just this morning, and got to touch them as well. We spent over 3 hours there and easily could have stayed longer. Ruth and her husband are extremely hard working, kind people who are proud of their farm and animals. You can easily see the care that goes into this place. Ruth took the time to talk to us about the animals and farm, and was super friendly. I am going to come back again this week with both of my kids - we can’t wait to return! Highly recommend this place for kids and adults of all ages. Such a great day!! Thank you Ruth for sharing your amazing farm.
Daria KathnelsonJune 30, 2024
The animals were all super friendly and seemed quite happy. We did the "goat snuggling" and the little ones practically jumped up in into our laps.
Nick VanSleeuwenMarch 31, 2024
Vanderlaand is such a great place for an afternoon trip. You can tell they really take care of their animals and land. 2nd time going and could not be more impressed.
Olivia O'NeillJune 13, 2022