Georgia farm visits Petting zoos

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Petting zoos in Georgia

Find walk-in animal areas, farm tours, wildlife attractions, and mobile petting zoos around the state.

Goats, sheep, rabbits, a calf, and other animals at a Georgia petting farm

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This guide includes public attractions and operators that bring animals to private events. Open each listing for the visit type, available activities, full street address, and the location’s own website.

Hours, animal availability, admission, and reservation rules can change. Check directly before leaving home—especially for mobile programs and experiences offered only on selected dates.

  • The working petting farm introduces visitors to miniature and rare-breed livestock, with opportunities to meet and feed animals. It is part of a larger wildlife park where guests can add guided walks and reserved animal experiences.

    Check the park’s calendar before traveling because admission options and add-on activities vary by day.

    Visit type
    Walk-in petting farm within a wildlife park
    Activities
    Animal feeding, wildlife tours, pony rides, bottle feeding, parties, and group programs
    Address
    2912 Paradise Valley Road
    Cleveland, GA 30528

  • Georgia Untamed combines a wildlife trail with a hands-on petting-zoo area. Its programs introduce guests to domestic farm animals and less familiar species through general visits and separately scheduled encounters.

    Parties, field trips, and private experiences require advance planning; use the zoo’s current calendar to confirm public visit days.

    Visit type
    Public wildlife trail and petting zoo
    Activities
    Animal encounters, parties, field trips, and special events
    Address
    684 Hightower Road
    Hogansville, GA 30230

  • Pettit Creek keeps farm animals and exotic species, with interactive experiences that may include goats, sheep, llamas, cattle, pigs, rabbits, and other animals. The farm offers reserved tours as well as seasonal public events.

    Available animals and activities differ between farm tours, parties, and seasonal events, so review the visit details for the date you plan to attend.

    Visit type
    Reserved farm tours and seasonal public events
    Activities
    Petting zoo, animal feeding, hayrides, camel rides, parties, and field trips
    Address
    337 Cassville Road
    Cartersville, GA 30120

  • Three Birds Farm builds its programs around animal interaction, outdoor learning, and time on the farm. Offerings include petting-zoo tours and pony experiences alongside camps, community events, and children’s programs.

    This is not a drop-in attraction. Check the farm’s current schedule and reservation information before planning a visit.

    Visit type
    Scheduled farm programs and private events
    Activities
    Petting-zoo tours, pony rides, camps, family events, parties, and programs
    Address
    1220 Villa Rica Road
    Marietta, GA 30064

  • Wild Georgia Safari Park has a walk-in petting area with domestic farm animals visitors can meet and feed. Families can pair it with the drive-through safari or choose the smaller hands-on portion of the attraction.

    Review current admission choices, hours, and feeding rules on the park website before arriving.

    Visit type
    Walk-in petting zoo and drive-through safari
    Activities
    Animal feeding, petting area, safari drive, and picnic tables
    Address
    26127 GA Highway 57 South
    Metter, GA 30439

  • Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary combines a walking wildlife attraction with a designated interactive petting-zoo area. The grounds are home to domestic animals and wildlife, with structured tours and encounters available separately.

    Animals may only be touched in the petting-zoo area. Read the sanctuary’s current visitor rules and hours before your trip.

    Visit type
    Public wildlife sanctuary with a petting-zoo area
    Activities
    Wildlife trail, petting zoo, animal encounters, guided tours, and field trips
    Address
    4525 US Highway 78
    Lilburn, GA 30047

  • Zoo Atlanta’s Outback Station includes a staffed petting area where visitors can meet friendly goats and sheep. Access is included with general zoo admission.

    The petting area closes during a daily midday break, and operating periods depend on weather and staffing. Confirm the day’s schedule with the zoo.

    Visit type
    Petting area within Zoo Atlanta
    Activities
    Supervised interaction with goats and sheep
    Address
    800 Cherokee Avenue SE
    Atlanta, GA 30315

  • Cricket’s brings a staffed petting zoo to homes, schools, churches, festivals, and community events across metro Atlanta and much of North and Central Georgia. The business also hosts reserved parties at its Kennesaw farm.

    The address below is the operator’s farm location, not a general walk-in zoo. Arrange a mobile event or farm party in advance.

    Visit type
    Mobile petting zoo and reserved farm parties
    Activities
    Petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train, hayrides, and festival service
    Address
    3900 Paul Samuel Road NW
    Kennesaw, GA 30152

  • Wildlife Wonders delivers staffed animal programs and petting-zoo setups to schools, parties, churches, festivals, and other events. The farm-animal program is designed for hands-on interaction, while other packages focus on presentations and wildlife ambassadors.

    This is a traveling program rather than a walk-in destination. Contact the operator to discuss service area, setup needs, and availability.

    Visit type
    Mobile petting zoo and educational programs
    Activities
    Farm-animal petting zoo, animal presentations, stage programs, and event displays
    Address
    2912 Paradise Valley Road
    Cleveland, GA 30528

  • Golden Isles Carriage and Trail offers reserved horse-centered outings and event services on Jekyll Island. Its activities include carriage tours, trail rides, lessons, parties, and other equine experiences.

    This is not a public walk-in petting zoo, and the business states that it is not associated with Three Oaks Farm of Brunswick. Review the current activity list and reserve directly.

    Visit type
    Reserved equine activities and private events
    Activities
    Carriage tours, beach trail rides, lessons, parties, and event services
    Address
    364 Riverview Drive
    Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Before you go

A better animal visit starts with a quick check

Confirm the visit format. Some places welcome walk-ins, while farm tours, parties, and mobile programs must be reserved.

Read the animal rules. Use only approved feed, supervise children closely, and wash hands after touching animals.

Dress for the setting. Closed-toe shoes and clothes suited to dirt, grass, and changing weather are usually the practical choice.

Keep exploring

Animal visits and farm outings in Georgia

Petting zoos are only one way to spend time on a working farm. Georgia’s farm attractions range from scheduled animal encounters to seasonal harvest visits, and the experience can be very different from one property to the next.

Choosing the right kind of animal visit

A public petting zoo usually operates during posted admission hours, while a small farm may accept visitors only for reserved tours or scheduled events. Mobile petting zoos travel to schools, parties, churches, and community gatherings instead of maintaining regular walk-in hours. Check the visit type in each listing before making plans.

Families interested specifically in alpacas can explore Georgia alpaca farms that welcome visitors or offer farm services. The state page includes farms with tours, events, fiber products, breeding programs, and other public-facing activities.

What to check before leaving home

Animal areas may close temporarily because of weather, staffing, veterinary care, or changes in the farm schedule. Some attractions include the petting area with general admission, while others charge separately for feed, pony rides, tours, or close-up encounters. The guide to when to visit a farm explains the practical questions worth checking before a trip.

Working farms set their own rules to protect visitors and animals. Follow staff instructions, supervise young children, use only approved feed, and wash hands after contact. Closed-toe shoes are a sensible choice for barns, grass, gravel, and uneven paths.

Understanding farms that welcome visitors

Public visits, educational tours, seasonal events, and farm shops are all forms of farm agritourism. These activities help visitors understand how animals are cared for and how farms operate, but they do not turn every working farm into a daily attraction. Reservations and clearly posted visitor areas matter.

For more background on the animals themselves, the site’s alpaca information and guides cover behavior, fiber, care, and farm life. You can also use the national alpaca farm guide to continue searching beyond Georgia.

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