5 Places for the Best Petting Zoo Georgia

Places for the best petting zoo Georgia. We loved taking the kids to petting farms when they were smaller. Playful lambs in the spring, cute piglets, goats and all sorts of chickens and geese the rest of the year!

So, let’s take a look at the Best Places for Petting Farms in Georgia.

Pettit Creek Farms

337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120

Pettit Creek Farms – “Nestled in the foothills of North Georgia, lies the home of the largest camel herd in Georgia. Along with camels and many of your common farm animals, our farm is home to many exotic animals such as giraffes, zebras, capybaras, lemurs, llamas and more from around the globe! (Psst…several of Santa’s reindeer make Pettit Creek their second home when not busy pulling Santa’s sleigh.)

Our working farm is open for tours daily by reservation only January -August. We also host two annual farm celebrations, PumpkinFest mid-September through October, and A Country Christmas, which opens Thanksgiving at 6 PM and continues through December 30.

We also host events of all sizes throughout the year. Everyone is welcome – no group too small or too large! We offer open fields for games, picnic tables under the oaks, Petting Zoo, Inflatable bounces, and; most important of all, the Hayride Tour itself! We host Corporate Outings, Church Groups, & Class Reunions! Pettit Creek Farms offers plenty of “down home” country fun for your special gathering.”

Dutch Creek Animal Farm

2530 Misty Rd, Appling, GA 30802

At Dutch Creek Animal Farm, “you can experience the excitement and beauty of farm life and nature. We are proud to have created a comfortable and safe environment where children and families can learn about the care and language of animals. Below you will find all the information that you need in order to plan a perfect day at our farm, but please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.

Dutch Creek Animal Farm allows you to have fun freely when you are touring through the farm. Guests can choose from a variety of activities and leave anytime. You’ll be able to groom and handle the animals. Since our farm is packed with activities, we strongly advise that you plan your day in advance.

Children are able to observe animals in action as well as having the unique experience of grooming and handling the animals. Our animals will love it!”

Copper Creek Farm

1514 Reeves Station Rd SW, Calhoun, GA 30701

Copper Creek Farm is a beautiful farm located at “the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, about an hour north of Atlanta. It’s a place where families, school groups, and even businesses can come to enjoy what we call Agritourism. Copper Creek is owned by the Grogan family and dedicated to growing healthy families, and making memories worth repeating.

A day at Copper Creek is packed full of excitement, adventure, and making memories. Activities include: Pumpkin Patch, Cow Train, Gem Mining, Hayride, Pig Races, Animated Chicken Show, Barn Loft Slide, Corn Box, Sunflower Box, Pony Maze, Bunnyville, Giant Jumping Pillow, Milking Cow, Pony Rides, Petting Barn, Steer Roping, Monster Pumpkin & Watermelon Cannon, Music and so much more!

In our Copper Creek Farm General Store we offer glazed pecans, almonds, peanut brittle, goat soap, local honey, t-shirts, etc.” Check their website for when they are open as they are seasonal.

B.J. Reece Orchards

9131 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536

The whole family can look forward to the warmest of welcomes at B.J Reece Orchards!

“B.J. Reece Orchards is a family owned and operated orchard in Ellijay, Georgia. Tucked in the North Georgia Mountains, we are the home to U-pick orchards, a country bakery, petting farm, pony rides and much more. We have been rated one of Georgia’s top “fun get-a-way” destinations.

At Reece Orchards, we want you to come play and enjoy our farm with us. It doesn’t matter if you’re an old friend or a new face around the farm, you’ll enjoy our family friendly atmosphere and some of the best apples in North Georgia.”

Check their website for when they are open for the petting farm, as well as Wagon Rides, Cow Milking, Giant Farm Slide, Pig Races, Apple Cannon, Pony Rides and Scavenger Hunts.

Hillside Orchard Farms

18 Sorghum Mill Dr, Lakemont, GA 30552

Nestled in the Georgian mountains, and enjoying far reaching views, Hillside Orchard is the perfect destination for a family day out in the fresh air.

“If you are in the Neighborhood, we would like to invite you to come spend a day at with us at the farm. Our retail store and farm is rapidly becoming a destination point for all.

You can wonder out to the barnyard to feed our herd of nanny goats, say Hi to Festus our Donkey. Visit our Indoor gem mine and watch a show put on by the residents: “Miner Jim & Donkey”, In the summer months we have u-pick blackberries for all to enjoy along with a pavilon and playground. Pick blackberries and then enjoy ice cream while the kids play.

Hillside’s annual Easter egg hunt and festival is on the Saturday before Easter. We hide over 10,000 eggs. Hunt is open to kids’ age 0-10, Hunt is Free. There is even an egg draw in the store for adults. Bunny will be at the Farm starting at 10 am for Pictures and Lunch. Farm actives all day, see Facebook Page for more information.”

Also see our posts on the best farms in Georgia and petting farms near me.