Cockrills Country Critters Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

08/21/2024

We got babies!!! 2 new boys Roos & 2 little girls!!!

Save the date: September 14 & 15 Grand Opening!

08/11/2024

08/11/2024

08/04/2024

We have decided to extend this offer into August!!!

Book those Birthday Parties with us!

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08/03/2024

There is a new Joey in town and he is a sweet heart!
Let’s name that Roo!

07/27/2024

We will see you there!
Rhea Lana's of Conway and Little Rock

07/26/2024

HeY there are some many new things happening at CoCkRiLL’s!!!
We are closed to the public at the moment, due to construction, & this crazy weather!
We plan on opening back 1st weekend in September with a lot of new adventures!!!

We are booking fall events, field trips, and farm parties. You can text me at
(501) 351-4521, or email [email protected]

07/23/2024

It’s shopping time!!! Come see us at Rhea Lana’s of Conway!

07/06/2024

WE ARE CLOSED TO PUBLIC!

07/04/2024

For all my Louisiana Family & Friends,
The Busy B Ranch Wildlife Park in Jefferson Texas is an amazing place!!!
You must check it out!

06/29/2024

Oh Baby it is too HOT outside!!
We have decided that we will be closed to the public during these HOT months to come.
We are going to focus on outgoing events, private birthdays, fairs, and private parties at our farm, field trips, and private events.

We had a lot of construction/fencing/ and cleaning to do! We have made such progress!
If you have any question please contact us at
[email protected]
We will reopen in September.

06/15/2024

06/13/2024

Take a look at Cockrill’s Critter Camp 2023
It’s time for Critter Camp 2024

So many things to do, so much fun!!!
Here are the dates for this year.
June 11-14
June 17-21
June 24-28

$250 per week/per child
9:00-2:30

https://form.jotform.com/jmwcock/cockrills-critter-camp-2024

06/11/2024

Cockrill’s Critters Summer Camp 2024
June 11-14
June 17-21
June 24-28
Ages 5-14
Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/jmwcock/cockrills-critter-camp-2024

Cockrill’s Critters Summer Camp 2024
Weeks of FUN, learning about different animals, very educational, all hands on experience from stall cleaning to bottle feeding! Pony Rides, Hayrides, Exotic Animals, Reptiles, Camels, Lemurs, Kangaroos, Face Painting, feeding, grooming, crafts, water fun, new born babies, and our list go on!
We are offering
Monday’s - Fridays 9:00-2:30
Starting in June
June 11th -June 14th
June 17th - June 21st
June 24th -28th

Each week 9:00am-2:30
The camp fee per week is $250 per child.
There is a 10% discount per sibling. PAYMENT DUE ON SIGNUP!

Each child will need to bring a lunch of choice, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, and sunscreen. Cockrill’s will provide through the day different snacks, drinks, ice cream, & popsicles.
Please contact us for signup, and contract & waiver. 501-351-4521 (text please or email)

06/08/2024

Guess who will be at Cockrill’s today!!!
Miki the Monkey times (11:00-2:00pm)
Saturday only!

06/06/2024

Double-trouble! Coccidia outbreaks and barber pole worm infections all over Arkansas. Lots of calls from extension agents and producers about it. Some have animals experiencing black scours, rough coat, pot belly, and depressed appetite, not only lambs and kids, but also affecting adults. Others have noticed sudden deaths, bottle jaw and anemia in their animals, more accentuated in lambs and kids. And even worse, some are facing both challenges! It is the case of a farm in Faulkner County, where the UADA extension team detected both problems and recommended several changes in management practices.
Coccidia (Eimeria spp.) are protozoan parasites transmitted by contaminated forage, feed, and water. Therefore, hygiene of the environment and troughs is recommended. Isolating sick animals and reducing overcrowding in pens and stress are also helpful. Dehydration is a major concern, so fluid therapy can save many animals. Also, proper nutrition is always important.
Coccidiostats are used in very low doses in the feed, so don’t try to mix by yourself. Buy medicated feeds instead. Monensin (Rumensin®) is approved for goats, Lasalocid (Bovatec®) is approved for sheep, and Decoquinate (Deccox®) for sheep and goats. Read the labels for more details. However, they are used more for prevention than treatment. Consult your veterinarian to determine the best treatment. Off-label medications must be prescribed by your veterinarian. Amprolium (Corid®) has been used in water or drenching and is usually associated with thiamin. Sulfonamides (several commercial names) have also been used to treat coccidiosis. A single treatment with Toltrazuril and Diclazuril is approved in other countries. Off-label directives are available at https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/resources-you/ins-and-outs-extra-label-drug-use-animals-resource-veterinarians / https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-E/part-530/subpart-C?toc=1 . It is very important to have a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR).
Excellent results of feeding the forage legume Sericea lespedeza AU Grazer on reducing coccidia levels give us hope for a natural approach to prevention and treatment.
There is a recent publication in the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control website about coccidiosis (https://www.wormx.info/single-post/2019/03/26/new-fact-sheet-on-coccida).
Barber pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a major problem for most producers. A holistic approach should be taken to adopt an integrated parasite management program involving pasture management (species, rotational grazing, stubble height etc), genetic selection (culling less resistant or resilient animals), nutrition (supplementation, condensed tannins-rich forages) and frequent inspections (Famacha) and other practices.
It’s not easy for a producer to deal with something you don’t see. As a reminder, the University of Arkansas Parasitology Laboratory offers free f***l egg counting for Arkansas producers since strictly following all the steps described at https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/animals-forages/sheep-goats/small-ruminants-blog/posts/f***l-egg-count-service.aspx.
We should treat only the animals that need to be treated according to the charts available at https://www.wormx.info/single-post/dewormer-charts-updated. Again, be very careful about off-label products and adjust the dose according to the animal’s body weight, which is challenging for many producers that don’t have a scale.
If you have problems in your flock/herd, contact your local UADA extension office for assistance.
And for parasite management, tons of research-proven information is available at: www.wormx.info
American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control

Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
Department Of Animal Science - UA

06/02/2024

We've got babies!
We will open today at 1:00

05/28/2024

An eventful, blessed weekend!
Pulaski County Fair, a new little stud c**t mini, & a new cria (alpaca)