Location

11827 County Road 5
Winchester Springs, Ontario

Summer Hours (May–Oct.)

Mon.: Private group tours
Tues.: Closed
Wed.–Fri.: 10am–3pm
Sat.–Sun.: 10am–4pm
Holiday Mondays: 10am–4pm

Call Today

(613) 222-5087

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.

Plan your visit

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.

Plan your visit

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.

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

What Others Have Loved About The Barnyard Zoo

Super cute animals, lots to see and places to play. With younger kids, you could easily spend a good chunk of the day if you bring a picnic. Farmer Ruth is happy to answer questions! Remember to bring CASH.

thumb Donna
September 3, 2023

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!

thumb Simon Veilleux
September 11, 2022

Brought my 3 grandkids today. They really enjoyed themselves! Animals are well cared for, and the owner is very friendly. Lovely park, and very family friendly.

thumb Nathalie Gervais
July 20, 2022