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.
Spend Easter at the Farm!
Bring the whole family and join us for fun-filled Easter at Vanderlaand the Barnyard Zoo.
Dates:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10 am–3 pm
Monday: 11 am–3 pm
Admission: $12 per person (Under one year of age free). Cash Only Please.
Activities:
- Visit the Easter Bunny (11 am–2 pm)
- Portraits with real bunnies by Margaret Link Photography (not included in admission price)
- Kids craft corner with cookie decorating
- Easter egg scavenger hunt
- Balloon animals with Dr. Kaboom Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Goat snuggling (separate pricing, must be reserved in advance)
- Feed and visit the animals (feed not included in pricing)
Please Note: Admission does NOT include portraits, goat snuggling, and animal feed. Please dress for the weather, and take into consideration that there will be mud on the farm.
Goat Snuggling Available Easter Weekend (By Appointment ONLY)
Last chance to snuggle with our baby goats this year!
We are booking half-hour time slots (25 minutes with the goats) to accommodate more families who want to spend time enjoying the farm.
This is a truly unique experience with our herd of miniature goats. New this year, anyone who books a goat snuggling session will also get some time with the new bottle babies.
Please meet in front of the barn just prior to your goat snuggling session.
If you need to cancel your session, please let Farmer Ruth know as soon as possible.
Times (Half-hour sessions)
Daily (through Easter Weekend): 10:30 am to 3 pm
Cost
$50 for a half hour session, up to 5 people. Payment is due just prior to your appointment. Please note: Does NOT include access to the rest of the petting zoo after your session; you must pay the entrance fee separately at the entrance building when arriving at the farm.
Cash only please.
What You Need To Know
- Please come dressed for the weather, and wear footwear appropriate for a farm (it can get muddy/wet/slushy)
- Parking is on the road
- There is a porta-potty on site
- Reservations are required
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.
See Our Gallery
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
Today was me and my fiancé’s first time visiting the farm, and we absolutely loved it! You can tell that the animals are well cared for, and the staff are so friendly! We spent 3 hours here, and we didn’t even realize because we were having such a great time. Not only that, but I got the opportunity to help feed a baby goat its bottle. The experience you will find here, is unlike any other. This farm was worth every penny. Go support this small business- you will not regret it! Can’t wait to visit again.
Harley LaurinAugust 16, 2021
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