There are few things my girls love more than a trip to see the animals. Fortunately for us, there are several amazing options nearby. Below are local farms and parks where families are welcome to roam and enjoy animals. Most are free to wander but may offer produce, ice cream, or other treats for sale. Consider supporting these local businesses if you can.
Upper Schuylkill Valley Park- Phoenixville
- Run by Montgomery County- Free Admission
- Variety of animals (wolves, bunnies, bobcat, birds, foxes, etc.)
- No petting or feeding opportunities
Renningers Farm- Royersford
- Family-owned farm, greenhouse, produce stand
- Free to wander
- Cows, goats, chickens, & sheep
- Depending on time of day, there may be food out to feed the cows. Do not bring your own.
Pidegon Creek Farm- Pottstown
- Dairy farm
- Cows & goats
- Sells milk, ice cream, eggs, etc
Merrymead Farms- Lansdale
- Family dairy & produce farm
- Cows, sheep, ducks, chickens, peacocks, binnies, a pig, & a donkey
- Stop by between 3:330-6:00 and observe milking the cows
- Free to wander
- Ice cream and other items available for sale
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines- Pottstown
- Horse farm
- Free to wander
- Treats for purchase ($3) to feed the horses- you cannot bring your own anymore.
Nor-view Farm (Petrucci's Ice Cream)- King of Prussia
- Upper Merion Twp run farm/park- free admission
- Goats, two ponies, one miniature horse, one quarter horse, one donkey and many ducks, chickens, rabbits and geese
- Springwater & hay bales for purchase
- Ice cream to buy
Maple Acres Farm- Plymouth Meeting
- Produce farm/store, pick your own, holiday events and hayrides
- Free to wander
- Cows, chickens, pigs
Lock 60 at the Schuylkill Canal Park- Phoenixville
- Part of the Schuylkill Trail
- Ducks to feed in the canal- check out TheSpruce.com for duck safe items.
- Bird, frog, and animal watching
Milkyway Farm- Chester Springs
- Dairy farm, ice cream shop, & produce stand
- Free to wander
- Cows, goats, pigs, chickens
Springton Manor Farm- Glenmoore
- County park- free admission
- Horses, donkeys, rabbits, calves, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and peacocks
- Historical Museum/Manor
Necessity Farms & Dairy- Telford
- Family-run farm. Committed to sustainability.
- Goats, sheep, chickens, and cows to see
- On-site store with dairy, fresh non-GMO eggs, & meat products
Oley Turnpike Dairy & Zoo- Oley (opening April 1st)
- Zoo, farm, & restaurant
- yaks, peacocks, turkeys, goats, deer, wallabys, chickens, sheep, pigs, monkeys, rabbits, horses, ducks, alpacas, llamas, geese, cows, & donkeys
- Free to wander, but donations are appreciated and food to feed animals is for sale
- Call ahead for reservations: (610) 689-9366
Know of a great spot we missed? Send us an e-mail & we'll be sure to add it! MelissaStruchen@macaronikid.com
