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.
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.
Goat Yoga at the Farm
Cost
$35 per class
Days & Times for August, 2024
2 classes on Wednesday: 5:30 pm & 7 pm
2 classes on Friday: 5:30 pm & 7 pm
Come and de-stress with our new Goat Yoga program! Let your hair down… or maybe keep it up, as baby goats like to nibble! This fun class is led by a certified yoga instructor, and takes place outside on the lawn for one hour (weather permitting). Participants are welcome to visit the other animals and tour on the farm for up to half an hour prior to the class.
Our goats are miniatures with babies. They are very cute and friendly. Please contact Farmer Ruth to book your spot. Want to come with a group? That could be arranged. Drop in might be available; please check our Facebook page on the day of the class to see if there are spots still available.
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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
What Others Have Loved About The Barnyard Zoo
We loved this farm experience. You are able to hand feed all of the animals as you go at your own pace through the farm. All animals are so friendly and calm! At the end of the path there is a giant play area for kids including play structures and many toys! We will be going back for another visit soon for sure 🙂
Mia TaniaJuly 5, 2022
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
Amazing hidden gem. Wonderful, welcoming staff, very reasonable fee and surprisingly wide variety of animals. Informative signs on the pens is a nice touch. All animals look healthy, loved and well-taken care of. Lots of space. Kids absolutely loved the place (the site offers quite nice and original play structures too!). Will definitely go back. Thanks again Ruth & team!
Simon VeilleuxSeptember 11, 2022