Super fun experience for an amazingly reasonable price!…read more We were able to see come cool and friendly animals, feed and pet some and be surrounded by beautiful budgies (parakeets) all for under $40! This is a great way to spend a few hours and get a lot of laughs, pics and memories. It looks like they will be expanding the drive thru safari route. We took our own vehicle and it took a licking or two lol. Bring wet wipes and hand sanitizer, you'll need it after the ride is over. Also, splurge the $3 for the budgie stick, so worth it. Unfortunately, the turtle didn't come out so we could feed it, but we fed the carrots to the other animals.

So much fun and such a reasonable price. We had so many laughs while driving through but be…read morecareful, the llamas will spit on you and the smell is not pleasant. The donkeys also try to chew on your door handles, so don't take your favorite car.

amazing spot for a birthday party! we had our son's 3rd birthday there and the variety of animals…read moreis incredible! Kangaroo, prairie dog, baby ducks and chickens, a baby goat, baby pig, and baby cow. the cutest spot ever. plus great amenities for gathering to have a meal or snacks. the kids all had a blast and honestly, it was fun for adults too.

From the owner: We a local family farm that loves agriculture! We have a petting zoo party venue, we breed…read moreminiature dachshunds & toy Aussies, raise nigerian dwarf goats, Jacob sheep, zebus, beef cows, and more!

The owner/operator of this petting zoo is very unprofessional. I called her several weeks in…read moreadvance to book my grandson's first birthday party. She booked it and she supposedly wrote it in her appointment book. The day of the party I called to make sure she was on schedule and to also see if she needed any directions only to be told that she was sick with "Covid" and her quarantine period was not up. Ok. I understand that people get sick but IF you had Covid then you had at least 10 days to contact me and let me know so that I could have made other arrangements. I work from an appointment book every single day and you better believe that if I get sick the first thing that I do is to contact everyone and explain myself. My grandsons FIRST birthday was very important to us and this was an embarrassment when the other kids arrived expecting to see and pet the farm animals. I would not ever recommend anyone so unprofessional!!! Two thumbs down!!!!

This came to my school today; they had "a Camel, Monkey, Llama, Mini Donkey, Pygmy Goat, Salcuta…read moreTortoise, Kangaroo, Coatimundi, Parrot, and Angora Rabbit!" Unfortunately, there was no silver fox or hedgehog (included in the exotic animal package); I don't know why. You pay for a package (2 hour deals are better), and their mileage rates. Overall, it was an ok petting zoo. Unfortunately, the llama was super agitated (probably because it had 2 feet of rope), and when the keeper tried to take out the spider monkey she didn't seem too gentle with it before giving up... I think they could have made the animals feel a little more comfortable by providing shade and more water; not mention the animals were on super hot concrete; maybe a few padding of newspapers would do the trick.

This is a cute place for the kids to interact with animals. My grandsons (10 and 5) both loved…read morepetting the free range goats, mini horse, and cow, and seeing the various bunnies (be careful, they bite) and chickens. There's a tree swing, and a steep metal slide between two trees, and a few riding toys. I was disappointed that the advertised bounce house was laying in a heap on the ground. The entry fee is $12, but you'll be asked if you want a pail of animal feed ($2) and if you want to ride the pony or horse ($7 for about three minutes), so the visit can get a little pricey depending on what you want to do. It was a nice experience for the kids, but once was enough!

Lot of animals to pet, hold or feed but only one donkey unicorn there today. The playground was…read morerundown but they had a nice bounce house. We took our granddaughter to see unicorns and were disappointed

Took our grandson today had a awesome time with the animals and the owner is super friendly will…read morefor sure go back again

We went on a cold overcast day and had a great time. The owner was great and explained everything…read morewhile answering all of our questions. The animals were friendly and clearly well loved and cared for. We're definitely going back!

I really dug this place! My meal at The Barn was great and I stocked up at the Market. There are…read moregift baskets, food, fun gifts, and all kinds of cool thing. I like the layed back feeling I got when I visited.

Thank you Faith Collins for introducing me to this hidden gem off the beaten path in Saluda, SC…read more What a treat!!! Thank you for dragging me out of the house for brunch! Sylvan Farm and Market!!!!!! This S.C. Certified Roadside Market is AMAZING! No matter where you live it is worth the trip! The staff is friendly and accomodating! They have fantastic farm fresh food! Excellent Sunday Brunch complete with hot fresh waffles delivered to your table and Mimosa's made with Prosecco! There are fresh cakes in the dessert cooler! I couldn't leave without a piece of cranberry coconut cake! There is a sweet kitty named Matilda that hangs out on the porch and welcomes guests! There are Peacocks, Highland cows in the pasture and all kinds of other animals to enjoy! There is a gift shop/market with all kinds of local goods, including fresh produce, local honey, handmade candles, handmade goats milk soap ....locally raised grass fed beef! Yes...they have tomahawk steaks too! Bacon! Sausage! Coffee, tea, candies, cheeses and an assortment of cocktail mixes that would rival any large store I've been to! I saw signs of seasonal plants too! You name it, they have it! There is a playground for kids. An old silo that has been converted into a bar where you can grab a local craft beer or wine! Live entertainment in the evening on the weekends! AND A farmers market that is free to local craftsman every Saturday!!!!!! Do yourself a favor....take a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and make plans to go to Sylvan Farm and Market! Grab lunch and walk the grounds....visit the gift shop....talk to the employees.....I promise.....It's worth the trip! I wish the weather had been better and I could have gotten better pictures. It was pouring rain but I managed to get a few. #sccertified #roadtrip #roadsidemarket #supportyourlocalbusiness #farmtotable #saludasc #hiddengems #sundaybrunch Sylvan Farm and Market

Visited here recently for my niece's birthday, and it was quite an adventure to say the least! Took…read moreus about an hour and half from the Cumming area to get there. We bought tickets online and they had our name and feed purchases ready when we pulled up. Greeter gave us our buckets and explained the rules. We were probably one of the first cars through, so the animals were sort of hanging out far from the road. First animal we see is an emu in the distance on my niece's side. We are so focused on looking at that one and trying to get her excited, that I didn't even notice one had sneaked up on my side of the car and literally stuck his head in the window and grabbed feed from the bucket on my lap which startled me a bit which then proceeded to startle my niece...and that essentially set the tone for the rest of our time there. Next we came to the zebras. We were warned that they were a little pushy and had teeth like donkeys. You're taught to hold the bucket outside the car, but they pushed themselves inside the window (on my niece's side of course) and kept trying to grab the bucket, which just ended up dumping half of it into the car. We also saw some quiet, polite deer in the woods as well as some antelope in the distance. Next, we saw some llamas (or maybe alpacas). They too are a little pushy, but not as bad as the zebras. I think one even stopped at my window and smiled to pose for me to take his picture before he helped himself to another half a bucket of feed. Then we get to the camel. All prior animals were able to literally get in our car. The camel is inside a pen thankfully....He comes to the edge of his fence and we pulled close enough to where I could hold the bucket out my niece's side. He immediately grabbed the bucket from my hand, held it over his head to eat it, then dropped the bucket on the ground. I'm thinking I have to get the bucket back because I don't want to get in trouble. Problem #1 is, the first rule is to stay in your car at all times. Problem #2, some of the emus have now followed us and are quickly approaching from the rear. I climb into the front passenger seat, open the door, grab the bucket and quickly get back into the car. Meanwhile, the camel has moved on. He got what he wanted and had lost interest, figuring he would just wait on the next unsuspecting victim in the next car. We pass some water buffalo and the longhorns and a couple of highland cows. An ostrich quickly runs up the road in front of us so we can't get away. He helps himself and seemed a little more polite and pretty than the emus, so I let him snack. Eventually, we found the parking area and petting zoo. Mind you, there are signs telling you not to pet them or feed from your hand...but still call it a "petting zoo." Fed the goats and a huge pig. Made our way to the giraffes and someone shared some lettuce with my niece so she could feed them. She didn't love it, but didn't freak as much. Then we go to the aviary. We had bought three sticks with sticky seed on it, all of which I was carrying when we entered. I think we walked into a Hitchcock movie.... Parakeets swarm us the second we enter. Land on the sticks, our arms and my niece's head. That went over well.... Tried to direct her attention to the pretty birds and bright colors. Figured we should just exit quickly so we did. Went to gift shop where she bought a stuffed highland cow and all was well again!

We met Capybaras!! This place is such a fun stop- more animals on property than I expected and you…read moreget to do a walk through with a guide so you learn all the fun facts. There's also a drive through safari and a petting zoo! We had a good time and everything looked clean and well cared for. The capybaras were excited to see us Even a cat on property sat next to us. So cute!

What a great visit! Our tour guide Curtis was so great! He knew a lot and made us feel really…read morewelcome. The animals are friendly and so sweet! We had a great time at the farm!

We had the best time at Winchester Creek. Perfect stop for our whole party (grandparents, parents,…read moretoddler). Very clean and happy animals. Our toddler enjoyed feeding treats to quite a few different animals. They give you the option to purchase treats when buying tickets online - totally worth it. Our guide for the tour was so informative and you could tell she genuinely loved the farm & animals. Gift shop was adorable. They had different farm cheeses and eggs and we wished we would've had a cooler with us to travel with some cheese. Overall great stop!

Lovely paved trails…read more The BLK Hiking Club started their 2024 hiking season at this park. It was my first hike in GA in over a decade. The Hog Mountain entrance has plenty of parking (our group was over 120 people). The bathrooms are adjacent to the parking lot and were clean and stocked. The water was cold but the hand dryers have warm air so your hands will warm right up on cold days. The map by the parking lot and bathrooms shows the routes of various lengths. The trails are paved and easy to navigate with only slight elevations on the 2 mile trail. Our group of over 120 people had plenty of space and room on the trail (walking 2 by 2). Along the trail there are benches and picnic areas. Overall, this is a beautiful, serene hike that is great for groups. I highly recommend it.

Larger park that in a natural environment, offers playgrounds, paved trails, lakes and picnics…read moreareas. Ample parking. Very pretty and serene setting.