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 Yoga at the Farm
Cost
$40 per person (spots must be reserved in advance; message us to sign up)
Days & Times
Wednesdays: 5:30 pm & 7 pm
Fridays: 5:30 pm & 7 pm
Runs Friday, July 11 through Friday, August 29, 2025
Looking for a fun work to relax and unwind? Come enjoy a yoga class with our adorable miniature goats!
What to know:
- This fun class is led by a certified yoga instructor (Lori Link)
- All classes are held outdoors on the lawn (weather permitting) and run for one hour
- Come 30 minutes early to meet the other animals and explore the farm
- We recommend keeping your hair up – our baby goats like to nibble!
- Drop in might be available; please check our Facebook page on the day of the class to see if there are spots still available.
Please contact Farmer Ruth to book your spot. Want to come with a group? That could be arranged!
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
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
It was such an amazing experience for the whole family. Ruth is very kind and informative. Animals are very healthy and well taken care of. Grounds are very well maintained massive play structures for the kids. Amazing variety. Cool baby goats. Affordable tickets. Lots of free parking. Buying some animal feed is definitely worth it. It's the best way to pet the animals. I would highly recommend this petting zoo to anyone in the area
Baba KuMay 14, 2024
All of us enjoyed going here, we fed the animals and give them some love. And also the children played in the play ground, and run behind the chickens and took some picts. I wish I brought some snacks or maybe sandwiches to eat at the end. It's a fun a beautiful place to visit. MR
Mar ROctober 27, 2023