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.
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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
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
Had a wonderful time visiting for the first time, it was beautiful weather and all the animals were so happy, healthy and friendly. We got to talk to Farmer Ruth about some of her new baby lambs and goats and she was incredibly lovely.
Jenna StevensonMay 4, 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
Loved this petting zoo! The large goats and the donkeys were obsessed with our twin girls when we went last month! I’ve been to several petting zoos, but this one is my favourite. If you have any questions or even concerns, the owners and employees are very knowledgeable. We were told to come back next year with our girls and that we could have a picnic on the property, the baby chicks will come and join us. I am excited to do that and to laugh with our girls. FOR THE AWFUL REVIEWS ON HERE….clearly you have never been to a farm. Farms are dirty, and muddy…..some animals play in their water basins…they are living their best lives! All the animals have shelters and are well loved from what I saw as a visitor! We will definitely be going back for years to come!! THANK YOU!!
Izzy EvansAugust 26, 2022