Petting Zoo

Don't miss the largest petting zoo in Columbus, Ohio

Come meet our herd! The animals are super friendly and love to have visitors.

OPEN 10AM - 4:30PM

Meet Our Deer

Fun Deer Facts

  • Deer can jump 10 feet high

  • Deer can run as fast as 40 mph

  • Most wild deer only live to be 2 or 3 years old. Our deer might live to be 20!

  • Deer can consume up to 7 pounds of food a day

Meet Our Goats

Fun Goat Facts

  • Pygmy goats originated in West Africa

  • A group of goats is called a tribe

  • Goats have accents, just like people

  • According to legend, coffee was discovered when a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats dancing after eating berries from a coffee tree.

  • Many of our goats are an endangered breed called San Clemente Island goats. We are the only breeder in Ohio working to re-populate the species. Fewer than 1,700 exist worldwide.

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Meet Our Pigs

Fun Pig Facts

  • There were dinosaur pigs called Enteledonts

  • Kune Kunes are the smallest pig breed (teacup pigs don’t really exist)

  • Pigs don’t sweat, they use mud to keep themselves cool in the summer

  • Pig squeals are 10 decibels louder than a jet engine

Meet Our Zebu

Fun Zebu Facts

  • Zebus originate from South Asia

  • Both male & female Zebus have horns

  • Zebus only reach 32-36 inches tall

  • If faced with danger Zebus can reach a speed of 25 miles per hour

Zebu is one of the oldest breeds of cattle in the world and the only type of cattle that can live in tropical rainforests. Zebus originate from South Asia, but can be found on farms all over the world. Wild zebus are endangered by habitat loss as a result of deforestation, but they are not yet listed as an endangered species.

Meet Our Rabbits

Fun Goat Facts

  • Rabbits are classified as Lagomorphs (not rodents) and have more in common with horses than any other animal

  • Like cats, rabbits can be trained to use a litter box

  • Happy rabbits will “purr,” making a chattering noise with their teeth

  • A rabbit’s life span is about 8 years

Meet Our Chickens

Fun Chicken Facts

  • Chickens are believed to be the closest living relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex

  • There are more chickens in the world than people

  • According to scientists, people started keeping chickens 8000 years ago

  • Mother hens and their chicks can talk to each other before they hatch