Admission is $15.00 per person and children two and under are free. Cash and credit cards accepted.
We also host educational field trips, birthday parties and events. We are open Friday through Monday 11am to 4pm, weather permitting.
The reason Labor Day exists. Take a moment to read and share with your children.
We are open a short day today from 11 to 2 so that our staff can enjoy time with family.
Labor Day is a U.S. national holiday held the first Monday every September. It is a strange celebration without rituals.
When someone is in your spot and won’t move.
Rico Suave just hanging around waiting for the rain to stop.
Come and see Rico and all his friends today from 11 to 4 and Labor Day Monday from
11 to 2.
Have we mentioned we have the BEST guests visit Safari Farm?
Don’t forget that Labor Day Monday will be our last day open to the public and we will begin private tours by reservation only starting on Friday, September 6th.
Our tours are $85 for up to four people and $10 for each additional guest.
Sunday 11-4
Monday, Labor Day 11-2
Our zebra fence was hit by a truck today due to the driver texting and driving.
Luckily, our zebras were not near the fence when the crash happened. The posts were broken but the wire fence accomplished what it was supposed to do.
Y’all, please don’t text and drive. There is no text more important than your life or someone else’s.
Only 2 spots remain!
Don’t miss out on our last one for the season Saturday, September 21 from 4 to 7!
Goat yoga/walk
Animal snuggling and grooming
Craft
Zookeeper mini talks
Game w/prize (we think you’re going to like this one)
Wine o’clock
Byob and snacks (for the end of the camp session)
Grab your partner, friends or coworkers and feel like a kid again!
Limited space available. A non-refundable reservation is required at time of booking.
$60 per person
Come and see us on our last weekend open to the public!
Private tours begin Friday, September 6th.
In addition to our private tours, we will be offering a limited amount of kangaroo encounters with our new baby Rico.
This 30 minute experience will include an educational talk about kangaroos, one on one time with Rico and photo opportunities in our sunflower garden.
$100 for up to 4 guests. $10 for each additional guest
Full non-refundable payment must be made at time of reservation
If you are booking a private tour, the kangaroo experience can be added on for an additional $75
Our private tours were extremely popular last year and we are now accepting reservations for Friday, September 6th through the months of September and October.
Private tours are available seven days a week and on a first come first serve basis. Walk-ins are not accepted as the petting zoo will be closed to the public.
There was a small increase to our private tours to $85 this year to accommodate for an increase in expenses. This includes up to four guests, $10 for each additional guest.
Get hoppin’ on booking!
📢!!!ATTENTION!!! 📢
Change in business hours
This season we will be closing to the public on Labor Day Monday.
Our hours will be Friday through Sunday from 11 to 4 and short day on Labor Day, Monday from 11 to 2.
Although we will be closed to the public, we have an exciting announcement this afternoon about private tours and a special surprise.
Stay tuned at 5:00!
Thank you Act Out Theatre Group LLC for all your support. We love working with you!
We had a great night at adult zookeeper camp!
Don’t miss out on our last one for the season Saturday, September 21 from 4 to 7!
Goat yoga/walk
Animal snuggling and grooming
Craft
Zookeeper mini talks
Game w/prize (we think you’re going to like this one)
Wine o’clock
Byob and snacks (for the end of the camp session)
Grab your partner, friends or coworkers and feel like a kid again!
Limited space available. A non-refundable reservation is required at time of booking.
$60 per person
LAST minute space available for tonight!
Adult Zookeeper Camp!
Saturday, August, 24th, 4-7
Saturday, September 21st, 4-7 (last one until next year)
Goat yoga/walk
Animal snuggling and grooming
Craft
Zookeeper mini talks
Game w/prize (we think you’re going to like this one)
Wine o’clock
Byob and snacks (for the end of the camp session)
Grab your partner, friends or coworkers and feel like a kid again!
Limited space available. A non-refundable reservation is required at time of booking.
$60 per person
Very proud moment here at Safari Farm!
We got this fabulous review a short time ago, but what’s most important is that the reviewer is referencing 14-year-old Arleana.
Arleana has been volunteering here since she was 10 years old and has taken over our reptile educational show on Fridays and Mondays this season.
I couldn’t be prouder of her and the rest of my staff.
Thank you, Katie L. for taking the time to leave us a review.
The first bloom in our sunflower field!
This is our first year planting sunflowers as part of a project for our fall festival and for our community to enjoy as they pass by.
Stay tuned for fall festival announcement!
All the humps and hoppers enjoying the sun in between the rain.
Who wants to snuggle our baby kangaroo at…
Adult Zookeeper Camp!
Saturday, August, 24th, 4-7
Saturday, September 21st, 4-7 (last one until next year)
Goat walk
Animal snuggling and grooming
Craft
Zookeeper mini talks
Game w/prize (we think you’re going to like this one)
Wine o’clock
Byob and snacks (for the end of the camp session)
Grab your partner, friends or coworkers and feel like a kid again!
Limited space available. A non-refundable reservation is required at time of booking.
$60 per person
What does a baby kangaroo do at Safari Farm?
Netflix and chill, of course!
Unfortunately, due to the weather, we will be closed today.
We hope y’all enjoy inside activities today and come for a visit tomorrow!
Y’all, we have an adorable new addition to our hoppy family!
Here he is having his first zoomie in the kangaroo yard.
He is eight months old and will join Weston and Skeeter after slow and supervised introductions. He still likes to spend about 50% of his time inside his pouch so he will make limited appearances at the petting zoo.
We have not chosen a name yet, but possible suggestions were Bopper, Ozzy and Bongo.
What do you think we should name this adorable joey?
Exciting news!
Y’all, we have teamed up with Luminosa Designs to carry our own private label candles!
Small-batch, hand-crafted natural soy wax candles made with cruelty-free and sustainable ingredients. Using
American grown soybeans, paraben and phthalate free fragrance and eco-friendly wicks. Each candle is hand poured in small batches to ensure quality.
They are available at The Purple Goat - A goat~astic gift shop for $20
Current available scents are
Eucalyptus spearmint
Lemon lavender
Apple orchard
Stop by Friday through Monday from 11-4.
* You do not have to pay admission to the petting zoo to visit our gift shop.
Safari Farm friends, we need your help.
We were lucky enough to be a part of helping another animal friend of Safari Farm in assisting with rescue of a mom and her five puppies.
Although Dessin Animal Shelter was full, they agreed to take four of the puppies anyway. Mom and one puppy are currently being fostered privately while funds are being gathered for shots and spaying. The rescuer is not affiliated with any rescue groups and did this completely on her own. This is a huge financial burden, but she could not leave them behind.
From her rescuer…
“Experience the incredible journey of Dolly, a strong and nurturing mother who fought against all odds to keep her 5 precious puppies safe while living on the streets. Despite facing malnutrition, fleas, and worms, Dolly's unwavering love and determination kept her family alive. Dolly and her remaining puppy require vital veterinary attention, including shots and spaying, to ensure their health and well-being.”
Safari Farm is helping by gathering funds, and we are hopeful that you can help Dolly and her puppy.
Monetary donations can be made to our Venmo (please put “Dolly” in comment) or dropped off at the zoo.
Funds will be used for vaccinations and spay. Any money that is collected beyond what is needed will be donated to Dessin Animal Shelter.
Please give what you can, every dollar counts. 🐾
Vemno: Safari Farm Petting Zoo (QR code in comments)
Adult Zookeeper Camp!
Saturday, August, 24th, 4-7
Saturday, September 21st, 4-7 (last one until next year)
Goat yoga
Animal snuggling and grooming
Craft
Zookeeper mini talks
Game w/prize (we think you’re going to like this one)
Wine o’clock
Byob and snacks (for the end of the camp session)
Grab your partner, friends or coworkers and feel like a kid again!
Limited space available. A non-refundable reservation is required at time of booking.
$60 per person
After an incredibly busy week we are playing catch-up with photos from zookeeper camp.
Zookeeper & Farm Camp 2024
Day 2, Session 4
Kangaroos, goats and more!
Due to today’s weather forecast, we will not be opening for the safety of our animals.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you over the weekend.
Zookeeper & Farm Camp 2024
Day 1, Session 4
Thank you to Amazon for having us at their super awesome Family Fun Day event.
We only had to move our set up three times today because of thunderstorms, but that didn’t stop these kids from having a great time!
Come and see this handsome pony Friday through Monday from 11-4, weather permitting.
Thank you to Talia, owner of Quest Studio for instructing our mini goat yoga class.
We do a dozen or so of these events per year, and Talia has happily been goat roped into them.
Thanks again, Talia for being such a goatastic instructor! 🐐 🧘🏻♀️
Why does Cupcake have the most adorable boop-able face ever?
Come and see her Friday through Monday from 11 to 4, weather permitting.
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Attention Educational Post Mounting behaviors aren’t always what they seem to be. In this video, you will observe two year-old Romeo mounting Cowboy, a much larger older pony. Romeo is a jack (intact male donkey) and has lots of testosterone that causes him to be aggressive during hormonal spikes. Prior to coming to Safari Farm, Romeo was not handled properly by his human companions. Often being chased, doing the chasing and wrestled with. His owners meant no harm and thought this was adorable play with a baby donkey. Because of this Romeo was not taught proper boundaries and as he got older and hormones kicked in he became aggressive with his older, calmer donkey friends. He has been temporarily relocated with our horses so that they could teach Romeo how to be better behaved. In many animals species females will mount other females and males will mount other males as a display of dominance (can also be normal healthy play). This dominance can be very mild or become very aggressive and cause serious injury to the other animal. As Romeo mounts Cowboy to display his dominance, Cowboy gives him the lightest double kick to teach him this is not appropriate. This “teaching” can only be done by gentle, patient geldings (castrated horses). Romeo will soon become a gelding and as his hormones level out so will his behavior. So what could happen if we left Romeo intact? His behavior would become more aggressive, not only towards other animals, but possibly towards his human companions. His surge of testosterone would take over and he would not be a mentally happy donkey. Animals that are not in a proper breeding program should never be left intact. #NoToNuts #JustCastrate
It is with a broken heart that we have to announce the passing of our Chino. Chino developed debilitating arthritis that became unmanageable with medication. We made the very difficult decision to let him pass peacefully at the loving hand of his veterinarian and surrounded by the love of his caretakers. He will forever be in our hearts. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ― Winnie The Pooh
Walking with zebras at sunset. Goodnight from Safari Farm.
Great way to end an incredible weekend. Thank you to everyone that came by to visit our animal family. We are open Friday through Monday from 11 to 4, weather permitting. Fly on in!
87° and it’s piggy pool time!
Zookeeper Camp 2024 Session 1, day 1 We have the greatest group of kids in this session. Almost all of these junior zookeepers have been with us year after year or multiple sessions. Check out their enthusiasm!
Surprising the bride! We think she loves Romeo. ❤️ #RomeoTheBeerBurro
This video is a bit long, but we wanted to give you a full tour of our gift shop at Safari Farm. Come by and check out some of our cool vendors. Mana Made Aphrodite’s Cove Burke’s Bakery You do not have to be a guest at the petting zoo to visit our shop.
First he ate an Egg McMuffin then it was the piggy snacks! Hold on to your snacks and come and see us Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 4!
Here they come to work at the petting zoo! Beautiful weekend come and see us!
Guess what day it is? No not that day, it’s alpaca shearing day! Enjoy the day with whatever you’re doing.
For those of you that have seen Bob you probably saw his head, waddle and snood (the horn looking thing above his beak) bright red and much larger and looser than in the video. What has caused Bob to shrink up and turn white? He’s excited for dinner, of course! The spacing between the collagen fibers changes when the blood vessels swell or contract, depending upon whether the turkey is excited, angry or showing off. #TurkeyTalk #RoyalPalmTurkey #Turkey
One of our favorite supporters made this for us! Thank you! KA
Cookie and Cannoli are out with the herd! Y’all, I’m not going to lie I get major anxiety when I have to introduce my precious babies to the rest of the herd. Mostly because many of my animals are obsessed with me and so jealous of new animals that they relentlessly pick on them when I’m there. So how do we introduce babies to the adults? I ask zookeeper Shannon to do it and then I leave. 😆 Magically when I return everybody is getting along. PS: Cupcake, please do not pummel your brother and sister.
The soothing sound of a camel munching on hay. Goodnight from Safari Farm.
When goats are raised by a dog. Goodnight from Safari Farm.
Why is there a goat in our garbage can? Because Cookie is a naughty little goat! Follow us on Instagram too! @https://www.instagram.com/safarifarmpettingzoo?igsh=a29kcnRnMHVnZ2M4&utm_source=qr #Goats #CookieMonster
Goodnight from Safari Farm. Sound up. ⬆️ #Goats
YUM to cactus pads for breakfast! 🌵
Sometimes those of us that are experienced with handling camels, or other large livestock or exotics, can forget that we have all had our first moments and lessons to be learned. Keeper, Leigh Ann is learning how to deal with Chino’s naughty behavior not wanting his halter on or the dewormer I have in my hand. With a raised hand she was trying to show Chino she was wanting to pet and comfort him… but camels are intelligent and he knew he wasn’t getting pets. Her movement and hesitation encouraged him to bark and foam at her. This can be extremely intimidating to someone that has not dealt with this type of behavior before. It’s important to allow people to safely realize that what they are doing isn’t working so that they can figure out what does. It took a few tries but eventually Leigh Ann was victorious, and Chino took his medicine! Thanks for trusting me Leigh Ann!
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