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

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 literal paradise run by the kindest and friendliest farmer. I have visited the farm multiple times and just can’t wait to come back! Today we did the “Help Farmer Ruth with the Chores,” and the chores were basically just playing with all the new babies on the farm! Farmer Ruth shines with love for her animals which translates to the beautiful and well kept farm. Rest assured when you visit the farm you are supporting a local farmer that cares for her animals and her visitors. Worth every penny and every kilometre driven. Highly recommend everyone to visit to experience heaven on earth ❤️

Ruqayyah RUE-KAYA Avatar Ruqayyah RUE-KAYA
May 27, 2023

We are incredibly grateful to Farmer Ruth for generously providing us with duck eggs to hatch ducklings. This wonderful experience has been educational and joyful for our family. We had 7 beautiful ducklings, each with their own unique character to enjoy, care for, and play with for 10 days before ducklings returned to their big farm family. The process of watching the ducklings hatch and grow has been a unique and memorable learning opportunity that we will cherish for a long time. Thank you, Farmer Ruth, for bringing such a delightful experience into our lives. Ruth's genuine dedication and hard work shows everywhere as soon as you step into the farm.

Not hh B Avatar Not hh B
May 23, 2024

This place was amazing. Not sure why I see bad reviews here at all. The stalls all had shade for all animals. There was fresh water for all the animals. We took our son and brought a friend with her little girl and all of us had a blast feeding, petting the animals and the children also had a blast in the playground area. We spent 4 hours here easily and had a blast. Please go check out this little slice of heaven here. Your children will have a blast and the animals will warm your heart. They also sell some animals and fresh eggs. Great price and great time. Well worth the hour drive for us both and worth the price. This farm is a little gem in the Ottawa Valley. You were able to feed the animals as you went along seeing them at your own pace. The owner came and talked to us for a bit and was very friendly and lovely. This place is a must for families with little ones. You won't regret it,

Ashley Avatar Ashley
July 16, 2022