Hidden Brook Ranch Alpacas is fun and educational for all ages!…read more Best to make reservations ahead of time. In addition, you'll need to sign a waiver in order for your reservation to be completed. Costs: $25 - Alpaca Experience and Guided Walk (60 mins.) $15- Meet and Greet Alpacas (30 mins.) At the farm ,you'll see a couple of tall Llamas standing guard in addition to the alpacas. : D Gary was the owner and guide tour. Unlike visiting other alpaca farms, Gary put an educational spin on our visit. Gary shared about the shearing and the different grades of alpaca yarns, which of course would go along with the yarn costs. A small group of us led the alpacas by leashes. Of course, each alpaca has its own personality. Just like people.. LOL.... My bf's alpaca "St. Nick" (who was born on Christmas) had the sweetest disposition. My alpaca "Wally "had its moments". Wally wanted to stop a lot and just graze. After we finished tour, everyone went over to a table where handwashing implements were available. A cute gift shop is available with beautiful alpaca related items and even duck eggs! A small parking lot is available. A very clean port-a john is available for customers.

My husband and I drove to this lovely part of Warren County and met alpacas and llamas, learned…read moreabout them, had many questions answered about their care, learned how to feed them, and took Jack the llama for a walk on a halter. The Gen-X age dude who owns the ranch is super chill and friendly. At the end of our tour he showed us the yarn and hand-knitted items made from their very own alpacas and llamas.

What a cute, festive farm! We stopped by after a hike for some cider and donuts. The line was long…read morebut it moved very quickly, and the options inside were worth the wait! The gluten free chocolate chip bread is to die for, and same for the cider. I was pleasantly surprised by the cider dog and cider beans as well! The weekend we went there was also a couple small businesses with tents that were extremely cool and had great products

I took my kids and visiting family here on a Thursday when the kids had no school. I hear it can…read moreget crowded on the weekends, but on Thursday when we arrived a little before noon, it wasn't bad. They had a steady stream of newcomers but not too crowded. It was fairly easy to find though going there, my map told me to go down a treacherous gravel road which I wasn't terribly fond of. They have a moderately sized parking lot and you'll see this large, red barn. That's where you get your goodies (there's often a line) and where their store is. We stopped by for a treat first. They sell ice cream, cider floats, and what is a "TikTok famous" coffee float with donut. We got: Cider ($4) - I didn't actually drink this. I got it for my kid with food allergies. He wanted ice cream but they do not know if the ice cream they use contains eggs or not so we played it safe. My kid thought it was okay but finally finished it later. He typically prefers regular apple juice. Cider float with donut - you have a choice of no donut for $2 less. It's like a root beer float but with cider instead of root beer, black and orange sprinkles around the time of the cup, whipped cream, and a powdered cider donut over it all. I shared this with my daughter. That donut was delicious! Warm, tender, and crisp on the outside. The drink was great! I do wish it came with a spoon because it got difficult finishing the last of it. Warning: if you have one of these, the bees are coming for you. They use some sort of caramel-like sauce to get the sprinkles to stick. Overall, quite good. Maple cider donut ($3): my sister got this and she said it was amazing, but she said she thought $3 was a bit much (the unglazed donuts are $1.25 each). She's vegan, so didn't partake in the float, but she also wasn't going to ask if there's milk in the donut. If you're getting only donuts, they are purchased in the store. They have tables and chairs nearby for you to picnic and enjoy your treats. Going through the gates, there was a table but they were busy with other people so we walked right in. There is no entrance fee, which was nice. You go through the apple orchard first. It seems like most of the apples have been picked through, though there are a lot of developing apples. Some of the nicer ones were way too tall for us; they don't provide ladders. We only managed to find one that looked nice. At the end, there used to be a sunflower field and the corn maze. It's epic but you don't know how formidable until you're past the point of return and realize it's not a kids maze. We were in there for a while! Even met other kids that thought they'd be lost forever. The corn stalks are taller than a human and they're pretty dense so you can't look over or through them. It's a true maze and I was impressed. I wish they would provide a paper maze puzzle of the corn maze because I'm so curious how it is from above. Lots of dead ends. What I can say is don't lose hope. You'll get there! (When we finally found the exit, it was almost like a dream because we had been staring at corn for so long.) In hindsight, it was good we ate something first. Once done, we explored the sunflowers and saw the pumpkin patch. As we headed out, we went to pay for our lone apple and we discovered THE CORN MAZE IS NOT FREE. It's $10 per adult and $5 per kid. They charged us $1 for the single apple. I guess they work on the honor system? I didn't mind much because that maze clearly took planning. Before we left, we visited the store full of baked goodies. I got a few cider donuts, a dumpling, and a piece of crumb cake because they just brought out a fresh tray. Plus a lattice harvest pie. The pies with crumble aren't vegan, but the lattice pies are made of vegetable shortening. Restrooms! They have a row of port-a-potties by the parking lot. They're actually the cleanest ones I've been to before. No sinks but they do have a dispenser of antibacterial hand gel. The openings are a bit large so if your kid needs to use the toilets, hold onto them. Overall, it was quite enjoyable and I definitely think everyone should go through a corn maze of this caliber at least once in their life. The apple pickings were sparse but at least you get delicious floats and donuts! Note: they have gluten free goodies in the store but they are nut based (almond flour). They also had one gluten free-vegan item.

I was able to book a full day of the private animal cuddles, and it really made my Birthday special!read more

Had a great time at Rosebridge. We did Piglet Cuddling and the Farm tour and met so many friendly…read moreanimals.

My fiancé and I visited Von Thun Farms for the Tulip Festival, and it was such a beautiful…read moreexperience! The colorful tulip fields were absolutely stunning and made for the perfect spring day. The staff was incredibly friendly and even offered to take pictures for us, which we really appreciated. There was also a small farm area with sheep and chickens that was fun to visit, and several food trucks with plenty of tasty options. The farm was well organized, clean, and full of great photo opportunities. We also noticed they have other seasonal events throughout the year, like strawberry and blueberry picking, which gives us another reason to come back. We had an amazing time and highly recommend a visit. We can't wait to return for one of their upcoming events!

Our first visit was not good. Prior to our visit, we called and spoke with a woman, possibly the…read moreowner/manager inquiring about a Blueberry Crumble Pie . After some back and forth, my wife and I were told that they would have some for us since we were an hour away. Imagine the disappointment once we got there and was handed a frozen Blueberry Crumb . We decided since that was not what we were expecting, we didn't buy it. This owner shrugged her shoulders with a 'no big deal' and walked away. When you treat customers with such contempt and disrespect, we will never return again So a fair warning to others. To this farm you are viewed as a cash transaction and nothing else. Move on to other much better farm businesses that treat their customers better. Ciao!

Great stop at the Poconos Snake and Animal Farm while in the Poconos area…read more It was pretty empty when we arrived at around 12pm on a Friday. $13 for adults and $10 for children. You can also purchase a food tray to feed certain animals for about $7...which is worth the price. The outdoor area contains an elevated walkway with animals along the way that you can feed, including goats, pigs, monkeys, lemurs and a bear. There are also animals there that you can't feed like a sloth, serval, wallaby, alligators and bobcats. It was pretty cool being able to feed the animals...particularly the monkeys and lemurs, who catch the food. In the indoor animal area, there are some lizards, an owl monkey, some turtles and lot of snakes. Large gift shop with lots of options. Port-A-Pottys available. Great location right on the main road. Overall we spent about 45 minutes there.

Went for the first time this year and now it is my favorite place on Earth. I am surprised at how…read moregreat this place is. You get to feed a pig, bear, monkeys, and so many more animals. For my birthday, I took a group of people there and they all loved it and raved about it. Protip: Go earlier in the day. If the place has been very busy that day, they restrict the amount of food they will sell you for the animals health.

We're at Turtle Back Zoo pretty often and have really enjoyed seeing the continued updates and…read moreimprovements. It's clear there's a real effort to keep making the zoo better and give members a reason to keep coming back, and we definitely appreciate that. Essex Farm is probably our favorite part. Our son absolutely loves feeding the goats, and it's become one of those little traditions we look forward to every visit. We're hoping they'll get some new goats soon! We definitely miss Princess Duckie and Pocket, who were always favorites of ours. We really appreciate everything Turtle Back does to keep improving the experience. It's a great place for families, and we're happy to be members and keep coming back!

They have a small zoo, easy walkability all over the day, small and medium-sized creatures and…read moregiraffes. The farm animal touch spaces are cool, and you can bring in whatever food/drink you want. A carousel for separate charge. Turtle rescue space (true to the name), and they have a separate rope adventure, and near the South Mountain playgrounds and reservoir. Also near the Codey Ice Rink, and now at least they have three good sized parking decks now, so it's no longer as painful to park in the fields as before. Also stopped here for an animal adoption/rescue event one day, too - people brought dogs and could talk to the rescue folks and adopt-a-pet or fund their services.

Always such an enjoyable trip, and the experience differs depending on the time of year. That said,…read morewe visit multiple times over the course of the year for various reasons. In the Spring, their garden center simply can't be beat. I purchase flats of vegetables for my garden here, and the plants always do incredibly well. Healthy, good producers, and for a great price. There also offer many varieties I can't find elsewhere. The market truly shines here. Fresh baked goods are incredible. Donuts, pies, cakes, etc. are all excellent. Fresh milk, vegetables, and eggs are also amazing. However, we LOVE their meats. You can't go wrong with any of them. The petting zoo is great for children and families. It is certainly elaborate and fun. Staff are kind and helpful, always willing to strike up conversation. Prices are reflective of the quality here. We love it. Try it out!

Do not come here if you breastfeed your baby. I was having a…read morenice day picking flowers and veggies until I made my way to the market. My baby got hungry, so I looked for a place to nurse him. The only sitting area around (aside from the pumpkin garden that had no seats available) was a small secluded room next to the wine section. There were no customers there. So I made my way to a stool, took out my nursing poncho (I'm European so for me breastfeeding is completely natural, nonetheless I understand and respect the fact that other people might get distracted by it so I still wear a poncho to cover myself in public) and was about to take my baby out of his stroller when a lady working in the counter asked me what was I looking for. I replied "nothing thanks I just have to nurse him". She then stopped in complete shock, looked at me in disgust and said "You CANNOT DO THAT HERE". I think I was just as in shock upon hearing this in the 21st century, in a so-called "family-friendly" place. I quickly got up, turned away, and had to go all the way back to my car with my crying baby to be able to feed him. Of course as soon as I finished breastfeeding him in my car, I drove off, and I will for sure never drive into this place again. Nor will I recommend it to any other moms. Really sucky experience for a postpartum woman, who just moved into town, and was very excited to take her baby to the farm. I had booked my tickets a couple days ago and what I expected to be a fun farm day turned out to be an experience where I felt judged and discriminated for having to do something as physiological as feeding my baby. I understand a room next to a wine-selling section might not be an ideal place to nurse, trust me, it wasn't for me either. But the lady could have been a LOT nicer, much less judgy, and be polite enough to guide me into a better place to feed my baby rather than making me go away as if I was gross. I think if you work in a customer-facing role in a family farm, being this rude to a family should be a deal breaker and managing these situations with kindness should be non-negotiable. And if you're a place that "welcomes" families with kids of all ages, you should also expect some breastfeeding moms might have to feed their children.. And either have a place for them to do so, or good enough manners to handle the situation. But maybe that's just me. Extremely bizarre day for me and my family.

This pumpkin patch was about a 45-minute drive for us, but it was SO worth it! The scenery was…read morebeautiful, and visiting during their fall festival made the experience even better. There were food truck vendors everywhere, plenty of fun picture cutouts for adorable photos, and we even got to pick our own pumpkins! They also offer the option to pick your own apples and other vegetables, as well as cut your own flowers, for an additional fee. Such a fun way to make the experience even more special! There was so much for the kids to enjoy, from checking out the animals and jumping on the gigantic trampoline to exploring the kid-sized corn maze and playing on the playground! They even had an ice cream shop and a farm store, which were great additions. Overall, it was a wonderful fall outing with something for everyone. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly fall activity, I highly recommend checking this place out!

For years, this was our go-to farm for pumpkin picking. Over the last few years they added an…read moreadmission price. I get that they have maintenance and operating costs, but the pumpkins alone cost 85¢ a pound to pick, and the admission is now over $18 a head. Again, they have expenses. But this year they ruined the entire layout of the farm. It used to be the pick-your-own fields, hay ride, corn maze and store were on one side of the road, and the petting zoo and food trucks were across the road. Now that second field is empty and everything is crammed on one side of the road. They entirely lost the farm feel and it's like being at some town festival with hundreds of people crammed in, all on one half of the farm. Time to find somewhere else. It's a shame, they ruined a great layout.

It was a fun way to spend an hour and a half; picking raspberries with the family. That morning…read morethere were lots of berries on the plants and it wasn't crowded so..... we picked way more than we needed.......and we made more raspberry pies than we needed. But that too was fun. The berries and corn tasted "good."

I been working with Donaldson Farm since 2021 and really is worth to work with them. Nice fruit e…read morevegetable clean and fresh. Good people correct and service is in top. Highly recommend. They are the best in NJ

It was such a beautiful day to walk around the farm and enjoy the festivities…read more Lots for the kiddos to do as well as adults. Coffee, beer, burgers, pickles, of course fall pastries, cakes and more! The market place has so much great produce, and products. There are awesome mums corn mazes and fun things to do. Stop in and enjoy some outdoor fall festivities

This little hide out is a must go place. The ice cream is excellent they also sell other home made…read morefood inside great cakes. But you have to stop by and say hello to the the zonky i and the farm goats in the little zoo they have You get this peaceful relaxed fresh air relaxing kind of feeling while enjoy a great ice cream