Location

11827 County Road 5
Winchester Springs, Ontario

Hours

Wed–Fri: 10–3
Sat–Sun: 10–4

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

Goat Yoga at the Farm

Cost

$30 per person, per class (spots must be reserved in advance; email us to sign up)

Days & Times

Every Wednesday & Friday from 6–7 pm

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.

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)

Spring

February, March, April, May:
Open weekends: 11 am–3 pm
March Break: Open daily

Summer

June, July, August:
Wednesday–Friday: 10 am–3 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10 am–4 pm

Fall

September, October:
Friday: 11 am–3 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10 am–3 pm

Winter

November, December, January:
Closed.
Farm experiences available by appointment only.

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

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 Evans Avatar Izzy Evans
August 26, 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 Ku Avatar Baba Ku
May 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 R Avatar Mar R
October 27, 2023