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

A fantastic place to take a family and spend a few hours. Our kids loved all the various animals and the play structure was a hit too. Lovely grounds, well kept and clearly well cared for animals and very helpful staff. At $10 per person it is a steal of a deal. We’ll be back without question.

Kristen Smalldon Avatar Kristen Smalldon
July 11, 2021

We had a wonderful time with Waverley’s daycare field trip! Her favourite animal was the dog and alpacas (aka in her mind llamas).

Emily McLaughlin Avatar Emily McLaughlin
May 14, 2024

Fantastic place. Would definitely recommend doing the "Help Farmer Ruth" thing. Lots of fun for the family, and really informative too. Would recommend planning to stay the entire day, as we had to drag the kids into the car because they just didn't want to leave. Farmer Ruth is so friendly and knowledgeable, and the animals are so well taken care of. Would highly recommend.

Isa Topbas Avatar Isa Topbas
August 25, 2023