5 Places for the Best Petting Zoo New Jersey

Places for the best petting zoo New Jersey. 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 NJ.

Abma’s Farm Market, Greenhouse & Petting Zoo

700 Lawlins Rd, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Come on down to the farm and visit our Barnyard Petting Zoo at Abma’s Farm! “Visit our goats, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, ponies, bunnies, pigs, and more! Check out one of a kind features like our goat walk, duck pond, and ‘Bunnyville’.

The Barnyard is a fun and educational experience for the whole family to enjoy. All ages are welcome! Open all year round.

Our goats, sheep, cows, and alpaca love snacking on animal crackers. Our bunnies love snacking on carrot tops. Please only feed them the tops; carrots themselves contain too much sugar for bunnies.

If you would like to feed the animals, you may purchase animal crackers and carrot tops (must purchase whole carrots) from our market. We also have an Abma’s Farm feed bucket for purchase at the Barnyard. Bring your bucket back every time you visit for a refill!”

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Lots of Love Farm

1928 Corkery Ln, Williamstown, NJ 08094

Lots of Love Farm Animal Sanctuary and Petting Zoo. We rescue farm animals in need of a good safe home. We have over 175 animals in our facility at present and we are hoping to expand in order to be able to rescue more in the future. Its not just Food and Housing they need when they come in they also need Lots of Love so we also offer petting zoo tours to provide financial support as well as the animals getting much needed and deserved love and attention from our visitors.

We promote interaction, feeding, petting, holding and grooming with the animals. Its a hands on experience. We also offer Pony Rides as well when you visit. its 8.00 a person and 5.00 a person added for a pony ride! ALL proceeds go to the Animals!! We also offer our location for birthday parties, fundraisers, educational school trips etc… as well!! Our goal is to Rescue as many animals in need that we can and then share that with families in our community. So if your looking to get out and spend some time down on the farm with a bunch of really sweet animals we are open Thursdays and Saturdays from10:00 to 3:00 and Sundays from 11:00 to 2:00 (hours subject to change due to special events or weather)

NO Appointment Necessary!!

Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930

Alstede Farms “is an ever-changing invitation to enjoy the best earth has to offer. Each season brings new fun for your family and new flavors to your table. And that’s why every visit to Alstede Farms is a discovery. We wish to make all of your visits to Alstede Farms memorable. Whether you stop in for a fresh, juicy peach, visit our friendly farm animals with your grandchildren, or simply seek quiet solace and escape from the rat race by visiting our farm; we are dedicated to operating a family farm that contributes to your quality of life. Stop in and experience the warmth that our family brings to Alstede Farms.

Our Friendly Horses, Goats, Sheep, and Donkeys are Here All Year Long!

We enjoy having animals here at the farm and take heroic efforts to properly care for them. We want you to have the opportunity to visit with and feed our friendly farm animals too! They love the attention! We have Horses, Goats, Donkeys, Sheep, Cows, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, and Rabbits.

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Space Farms Zoo & Museum

218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461

Space Farms Zoo & Museum is a “100-acre zoo and museum complex located in Wantage, NJ. Space Farms Zoo has over 500 live wild animals including lions, tigers, bears, leopards, jaguars, lemurs, buffalo, sheep, deer, goats, pigs, kangaroos, monkeys, llamas, hyenas, snakes and much more! Join us for a different learning adventure every time you visit.

The Space Farms Museum complex has 9 large museum buildings with over 50 antique cars, motorcycles, old horse-drawn carriages and sleighs, antique dolls, one of the largest private antique firearms collections, old farm machinery, Indian artifacts and much more. Step right up to American History and explore the Space Farms museum artifacts.

Our wildlife animal park also has a large picnic area, playground, and Extreme Pizza restaurant. There are so many things to do at Space Farms Zoo & Museum. You won’t want to miss this popular New Jersey family attraction!

Animal crackers may be purchased at the zoo to be thrown to the bears and monkeys, along with corn for the farm ducks, chickens, goats, sheep and calves.”

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Atlantic Farm Market

1506 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Atlantic Farm Market was “purchased in 2020, the Torode family owns and operates Atlantic Farm Market. A staple in Monmouth County for over three decades, the Torode family is dedicated to the continuation and preservation of this New Jersey landmark. Their goal and commitment for Atlantic Farm Market is to provide a family-oriented environment where locals and visitors alike can create lasting memories throughout every season.

Our farmers market and petting zoo are open to the public from April through December. Atlantic Farm Market also offers seasonal events throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

At Atlantic Farm Market, we take pride in providing a safe and family-friendly environment for animals and visitors of all ages. We work tirelessly to ensure each one of our animals has the love and care they deserve – and that our guests have an opportunity to get up close and personal with them.

It’s never a bad time to swing by to pet, feed, and take photos with our four and two-legged friends.”

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