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.
Please note: The Oak Valley Bridge along our road is being rehabilitated from May to October, 2024, and the road will be closed west of the farm. To access Vanderlaand Barnyard Zoo, please plan your route to approach from the east (County Rd. 31 at Winchester Springs).
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.
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)
- Skinny pigs
- Hedgehogs
- 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.
Goat Yoga at the Farm
Cost
$35 per class
Days & Times for August, 2024
2 classes on Wednesday: 5:30 pm & 7 pm
2 classes on Friday: 5:30 pm & 7 pm
Come and de-stress with our new Goat Yoga program! Let your hair down… or maybe keep it up, as baby goats like to nibble! This fun class is led by a certified yoga instructor, and takes place outside on the lawn for one hour (weather permitting). Participants are welcome to visit the other animals and tour on the farm for up to half an hour prior to the class.
Our goats are miniatures with babies. They are very cute and friendly. Please contact Farmer Ruth to book your spot. Want to come with a group? That could be arranged. Drop in might be available; please check our Facebook page on the day of the class to see if there are spots still available.
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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
November through April
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 3 pm
Parking: In the yard
Please note:
- There are no bathroom facilities in the winter.
- A winter visit is not the same as a summer visit. While our large animals will still welcome you with their charming personalities, our small animals are tucked away inside for the winter and are not available for public viewing.
- We will be closed during extreme weather (cold or storms). Please check our social media for updates.
- No reservations needed, except for our goat snuggling sessions.
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
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,
AshleyJuly 16, 2022
Wonderful place . We had such great time very clean and lots to see also the staff are amazing super friendly. The owner love her animals and you can see how much they care for them i will highly recommend anyone to take their little ones here
Wendy AguirreAugust 13, 2021
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