Last month rented the large farm animal petting zoo for my son's birthday and everyone (kids and…read moreadults alike!) LOVED it!!!! Highly recommend this place! It was a very special day.

This is a great idea for the kids and family. They have so many different kinds of animals and they…read moreare ALL super cute and super friendly. I highly recommend this place! L

This place is SO wonderful as well as everyone working there! I don't think you'll find a better…read moreor more affordable animal encounter experience anywhere. The owners and staff absolutely love their animals, they take such great care of them and the facilities are just beautiful. And ,best of all, they do it all to share the love of Jesus with every person who comes through their gates. Amen to that!

I discovered Ocoee Riverside Farm through a suggestion on TikTok. When I saw all the interactive…read moremeet and greets with the animals, visiting this place was nonnegotiable, lol. You can come experience the farm for a few hours featuring 30 - 60 minute guided tours and animal encounters. Or.... You can stay in accommodations on the grounds of Ocoee Riverside Farm. It's a nice retreat away among the flatland plains of Tennessee. They offer old fashioned farm cabins, wagons, lofts, condos and glampsites. Prices range anywhere from $100 - $200 per night. I was exclusively here to spend time introducing myself to the farm residents. The most popular option offered to visitors is the $19.99 Farm Tour & Animal Encounter. The tour lasts 75 - 90 minutes. Now...when choosing this tour, they offer 50% discount add-on experiences to entice guests to stay and play longer. There's the Kangaroo Encounter - $14.99 (normally $29.99) for 30 extra minutes saying hello to kangaroos. There's the Camel Encounter - $9.99 (normally $19.99) for 30 extra minutes learning about the two camels living on the farm including riding on their humpbacks. So...right there w/ the basic Farm Tour for 75 - 90 minutes and including the Kangaroo and Camel experiences, that's 2.5 hours of fun at Ocoee Riverside Farm for a total $45. I think that's a total bargain. And...they plan activities to coincide with each other so visitors aren't standing around waiting for their next interactions. But.... Ocoee Farm offers even more chances to get up close encounters with their animals. For extra $$$, everything is on the table, lol. More add-on animal meet and greets including.... - Sloth/VIP Encounter - $99.99 - two 30 minute sessions. - Baby Kangaroo Bottle Feeding - $29.99 - 30 minutes. - Sloth Cuddles and Snuggles - $119.99 - 30 minutes. - Hug -A-Highland - $19.99 - 30 minutes. - Horseback Riding - 20, 45 and 60 minute rides. - Fennec Fox - $14.99 - 30 minutes. - Baby Llama and Alpaca Feeding - $14.99 - 30 minutes. There's even more farm experiences guests can pick from... I added the Hug-A-Highland and Baby Llama and Alpaca Feedings for $14.99 each, which brought my total to $75 plus taxes and fees for 3.5 hours on a weekend day. The Farm sent me a confirmation email with a list and itinerary for the a-la-carte experiences I signed up for. They instructed me to arrive at 9am. I departed the farm by 1pm. Extra highlights... - With all the various animal interactions and guided tours, every staff member was ultra friendly and went out of their way to ensure guests left with wonderful memories. Fallon, McKenna, Michael and Vladik were knowledgeable about the animals and they kindly offered to take pictures and videos for visitors. - Included in the Farm Tour is the Petting Zoo where they provide a bag of pellets to feed goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas and alpacas. After the Petting Zoo, visitors step inside the Barn to greet...iguanas, parrots, an anteater, hedgehog, lizard, mouse, baby camel and adult camel. - Lastly, I met John, the owner. He shared stories about his life before Ocoee Riverside Farm, his time in the armed services and how he and his family are 100% committed towards giving their farm animals the best possible lives. I had a wonderful experience at this tucked away hidden gem in Benton, Tennessee. If you're near the Chattanooga, TN area, Ocoee Riverside Farm is a quick 40 mile drive east. Thank you for having me.

baby goats. I was in…read moreheaven. I'd go back for the opportunity to hold baby goats again. Otherwise, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Adorable array of animals to meet, pet, feed and talk to, all with names and personalities. Left with lots of doodoo in our shoes, and lots of memories.

We didn't know what to expect but it was a pleasant surprise! Beverly and Cindy were amazing hosts!…read more They let us hold baby goats and chickens. We loved the emu and the cows...it took about an hour total but was so worth the trip! We will definitely be back!

Our 6yo Granddaughter came up from Atlanta and we visited Little Tail Farms. The owners are…read moreamazingly knowledgeable, friendly and very sweet! The animals are wonderful; safe, friendly & beautiful We experienced a great time and Rogue loved all the animals, but especially the cat and chickens

We had a lovely visit to Little Tails Farm. I highly recommend visiting. We are thinking of coming…read moreto stay in the tiny house near the Highland cows. Great people, great story, great experience.

Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm is a simple visit making it a quick and efficient experience getting up…read moreclose with alpacas. It's located in Wildwood, Georgia, in the northwest corner of the state, or pretty much 10 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rosie Mae's is actually free to visit where you can walk the grounds saying hello to 8 alpacas...5 boys and 3 girls. Guests can hand-feed the alpacas specially formulated pellets for just $2 per brown bag. Bags can be purchased inside the front entrance, which also serves as a coffee bar and miniature boutique. At first approaching the alpacas, they were content with just grazing on the farm's grass. I was pretty much invisible to them. It was only until I walked around the back of the farm and entered inside the barn area that I received a warm greeting. And that could have been because they sensed it was going to rain, lol. Nonetheless, my alpaca wishes were granted. I finally enticed them into trying the pellets which they gently vacuumed up from the palm of my hand. Having this newfound bonding time with the alpacas made all the difference in the encounter. Now I was walking away with a couple of heartfelt memories. Overall, you don't need very long when exploring around, maybe 45 minutes or so. This is just a quiet, little roadside attraction within the greater Chattanooga Valley area. But, if you have a love for animals and want the chance to enjoy hand-feeding alpacas, then make sure to keep in mind, Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm.

OMG...what a great little spot in the woods. Came here for…read morethe very first time to have coffee and see the alpacas. Little, did I know that I was gonna get a surprise for my birthday... a free coffee complete with the swirly straw. Never seen or even touch an alpaca. They are so soft. Loved their home-made trinkets in their general store...stop by, put a pin on the map. Im the only one from Tucson!!!!!

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!

From our very first interaction with Abi in the ticketing area, we knew we were in for a treat. She…read morewas incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient, making sure all of our questions were answered, even as more people came through. We really appreciated how welcoming and attentive she was. Then we met Mae in the reptile area, and she was just as wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and even let us pet a few of them (We'll never forget you, Lt. Dan!) My wife and I had an absolute blast simply walking around and taking everything in before meeting Shelby, who seems to know everything there is to know about sloths and capybaras. She was delightful to talk to and made the experience even more memorable. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! A huge thank-you to Abi, Mae, Shelby, and everyone else who made our visit so enjoyable. We had an amazing time and truly appreciate all the kindness, knowledge, and enthusiasm you shared with us!

I truly cannot express just how wonderful of an experience this tour was. Matt and Melissa were…read moreamazing hosts. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and you can tell that they really care about their animals. We were able to feed the chickens, milk a goat, and walk baby alpacas. We were even given fresh complimentary eggs! They have a store where you can buy some of their products as well. Definitely book a tour with them if you're going to be in the area. You will not regret it. I hope to go back as soon as possible.

Such a lovely experience. The owners of the farm have an obvious love for their animals and sharing…read morethat love with others. We took our 5, 3, and 1 year old, and they had an absolute blast. We fed chickens, goats, and alpacas, held bunnies, fetched chicken eggs, and went on an alpaca trek. We have been to many farms as our 3 year old has a deep love for animals, and this exceeded all of them. Gorgeous scenic views and fun time had by both kids and adults. If you are in the area, definitely check out Shaka - You will have the best time!

We had such a great time minus the heat. But we'd do it again even with the heat. Topher was a…read moregreat guide. Answered all the questions we asked. I love that the group tour was limit to 10. Even though the tour is 1 1/2 hours. You're not rushed to leave the exhibit which was really cool. You have to be 18 to enter the coati home. They are incredible. We loved seeing and being able to pet, feed and take pictures with most of the animals

Loved the amount of animal encounters with so many unique animals!you might come for the capybara…read morebut you will fall in love with so many more animals!

I took the boys a few weeks ago, it was our first visit and sadly I was very disappointed. It was…read moreextremely expensive and everything was closed. We had to buy $3 drinks from vending machines. I have two teenage boys and a preteen, they like to eat and the food trucks were empty. The corn maze bored the older boys and we never saw the hay wagon. The potato gun was neat but you only get three shots. It took less than five minutes. Needless to say I will not be wasting anymore of my money there!

Most sincere pumpkin patch in North Georgia. I expected to see Linus and his blanket waiting…read morepatiently for the Great Pumpkin. The drive up was beautiful, the farm was picturesque, and the staff were friendly and happy. My kids LOVED the hay maze, and the petting zoo, and the face painting and the Halloween-themed hayride. The pumpkins were really reasonably priced (huge, plump fellas with nice sturdy stems can be had for under $12, and the little cutiepie ones are only $2 each), and we all had a great time! Well worth the trip, and we plan to go again next year.

How incredible to discover that loofah actually grow on a vine and that they are available to…read morepurchase from this farm all over the US and beyond. The owner of the farm, Julia, is very knowledgeable and super passionate about what she grows and you can tell that from the moment you meet her. Taking a tour was simply an amazing experience. The amount of work she puts into her product every day is astounding but she goes well above and beyond for her tour groups and took us through the entire process from vine to peeling and cleaning a loofah to ready it for sale. 10/10 would recommend and will absolutely be back this year with even more people!

From the owner: At Loof’n Round Gardens our roughly 2 hour Tour/Workshop includes a presentation on our loofah…read moregourds, scrubs, tea and oil. You’ll be able to taste test and try out our loofah various products. We’ll guide you through our rows of loofah vines so you may harvest a loofah, (when in season), and peel with us! You may purchase what you peel and any of our other skin care and herbal products. Parking and sample gift bag are included in the rate of your hands-on experience into the world of all natural loofah scrubs! Loof’n Round Garden’s tour/workshop season begins June 1st and runs through Oct. 31st, (weather permitting). Reserve your loofah adventure through our website, loofnroundgardens.com.