What a wonderful gem of a place. Immaculate care of the grounds and for the animals. It felt like…read morewe were in a Hallmark movie! The animals had such personality and the people who run the farm were top shelf as well. I can not recommend this place highly enough!

Always a lot of fun. The food for the animals is a bit overpriced but we always have a great time…read moreand staff is always friendly.

I absolutely love this place! I've been coming here every year for their Wine Craze Corn Maze…read moreevent, and it never disappoints. The farm is huge, beautifully kept, and has so much to do -- it's the perfect spot for a fall day with family or friends. From hayrides and putt-putt to the giant corn maze, pumpkins, farm animals, and playgrounds, there's truly something for everyone. They also have a charming country store filled with seasonal goodies, local products, and fall décor, plus plenty of food and drink stands to enjoy while you explore. You can really feel that it's a family-run farm -- the staff is always so friendly, welcoming, and eager to make your visit a great one. Van Buren Acres has become one of my favorite fall traditions, and I can't recommend it enough if you're looking for a fun, festive, and wholesome autumn outing!

Went for a school event. $15 per family; not sure if that is the standard price. For that you get…read moreloads of games and activities: hay ride, bouncy thing (sort of a country trampoline, not a bouncy house,) pig races, duck races, corn maze, petting zoo, conk the crow, obstacle course, and much more. And they sell pumpkins, cider, hot chocolate, and 4986 doodads in their gift shop. K loved it. All the kids loved it. It was somewhat fun for adults. Everything is spread out, so my legs were worn. Staff were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back someday. Barely half an hour from central Columbus. K did not want to leave.

Check out Cooper's Knoll for a fun family visit with the animals. Follow them on Facebook to see…read moremany of their upcoming events including summer camp for the kids or painting/craft nights for the adults. This is also a great venue for events and photo shoots. Just a short ride east of Columbus.

I came across this listing for My Barn while researching an upcoming visit to Columbus. It was…read moreduring my research that I saw that My Barn is actually located in the North American section of the Columbus Zoo. My Barn is exactly how a child would describe a barn. The barn itself is red. The animals are in stalls. All the animals had hay in their stalls. There is a mini horse, sheep, goats, an adjacent chicken coop, and somewhere near by is a cow. Children are allowed to pet the animals. Unlike the petting zoos of my childhood, there are no coin operated feed machines. This is for the health and safety of all involved. Children are less likely to get nipped, and the zeepers are able to see how much the animals eat. There was an assortment of brushes to brush the goats. Wash stations are available right outside of the petting area, and in the barn itself.

Feeding the animals!…read more Had a fun time at Fox's High Rock Farm petting zoo! There is an entrance fee and you can purchase food in ice cream cones and feed the animals. The goat and alpacas loved the food while the donkeys went wild for the ice cream cones! Once you finish feeding them outside the gates, you can enter the open field and pet and brush the goats, sheep, and hog. There were so many baby goats. I wish we had more sheep to see as well! The horses were also neat to see and they were so gentle and the alpaca were adorable! I'm glad we spontaneously stopped by on our way back from hocking hills!

We came here for the petting zoo. It is $6 each and $5 more if you want to feed the animals. I…read moreopted for the $6 each ticket. We saw tons of goats, highland cows, donkeys and alpacas. Very cute farm, not too big. You can go into the goat area and pet them with brushes.

The doughnuts are delicious! We also got their cheese ball and some seasonings as well. So good! It…read morewas during the off season so there was not as much of the "farm" things to do, so I cannot comment on that aspect. But the donuts were some of the best we have had. Definitely a great place to stop at!

This was a fun stop. The property is large and has a lot of amenities- petting farm, gift store,…read moregrocery store, and kind of a snack bar. Our visit was mostly the gift shop and grocery store. The grocery store was a great stop for snacks. They had some delicious pies. At least the cheese and blackberries one I had was delicious. And since the crust is great, I would imagine they were solid choices. They had a nice selection of Amish popcorn and maple treats too. The gift shop is large and has a good selection of items. The yard decor and patio furniture were all fairly impressive. Some things were even Buckeyes themed! The leather goods were the other highlight. I thought the rucksacks were great and had me wishing I could take a hobbit adventure But, the highlight for my sister was a real/ nice belt that she is excited about. My highlight was the pecan turtle I had for dessert. It's a great spot in Amish country and the service was very pleasant.

Michelle at Dream Maker Farm is great! All of Dream Maker's animals are rescues and well loved!…read moreThey make it priority to ensure the zoo is a 'last stop' for their furry friends. Dream Maker has ducks, bunnies, ponies, offers unicorn/pony rides. The staff is knowledgeable about the animals and is a great addition to any birthday party or festival.

You cannot go wrong having Dream Maker Farm at your event. Michelle and the girls were so…read morewonderful! Every animal is a rescue living their best life with Michelle. They love their fur babies. They were very good working with the children. Everyone enjoyed themselves. thank you again for a great day!!!

We went there as a Harvest Host guest. But recently saw…read morethem at Food truck days and other places to help kids learn about animals

Family fun! It wasn't crowded the animals were so beautiful.. my 2 year old had a blast! Definitely…read morerecommend for a cheap and fun family outing.

Great place to enjoy all the autumn wonders! Keep in mind there are a couple of locations/parking…read moreareas depending on what you're looking for. We first stopped in at the farmer's market, which is located on the corner and has its own parking lot. It had some fun features like classic big chairs for photos and the like. The market itself is packed with tons of produce, goodies, and souvenirs, both inside and outside, including different flavored seasonal donuts, which were delicious! A little bit further down the street is the section with classic autumnal farm fun activities: corn mazes (two - including a mini one for the kids), pick your own produce (apples were ready at the time of our visit, and we enjoyed perusing the orchard), barrel ride, zip line, play area, and apple cannons, which were a blast! A variety of snacks are available for purchase at the snack shop. This area has its own parking available. Staff was helpful and friendly, and we had a lot of fun exploring and enjoying everything Lynd Fruit Farm has to offer.

Such a great selection of veggies & fruit. Homemade Jams, jelly, salsa, & much more. Prices are…read moresuper affordable, which is great. Activities for kids and family of all ages. There is always something going on at the farm. They even have a mailing list so you can keep up on what's going on at the farm. Apple picking is a super busy time. But it has been a tradition for our family for years.

A & R Alpaca Farm is such a fantastic experience for anyone who likes to interact with friendly…read morelivestock. My girlfriend had seen an ad somewhere (possibly on Facebook), and with my farm-loving mother coming to town from Canada, we knew we had to go. They don't have dedicated hours posted anywhere, as they're indeed a working farm, but after reaching out on Facebook Messenger and then calling, we were able to arrange for a visit the next day. Located about 45 minutes outside of Columbus, A & R Alpaca Farm is quite nondescript from the outside -- miles of agricultural properties surround it, and there's no overt signage marking this farm in particular...but as we nearly overshot the property, we saw a few alpacas off in the distance, and found the place without issue. As we pulled in, Aaron and Robin (the "A" and "R" of the name) had just come back from feeding the herd, and they invited us to enter the stable...which had dozens upon dozens of curious alpacas (not to mention a cat, a couple of big dogs, and several chickens) all monitoring our arrival. Robin was incredibly friendly, and after we spent a few minutes petting alpacas in a larger pen, she brought us into a smaller pen with perhaps twenty alpacas, and gave us little "cookies" to feed them with. Much to our surprise, Robin had not only named all of the alpacas (the farm has around 120 heads overall), but also managed to *remember* all of their names...and some alpacas seemed to respond when called. All the alpacas had different personalities, with some being aloof and flighty, and others being downright affectionate. One in particular had special affinity for being photographed. As soon as she saw the smart phone come out, she would come forward for a perfect photo op (seriously, folks -- I can't make this stuff up). After around 45 minutes of hanging out with the alpacas, we went into the gift shop, where there were many unique items made from alpaca yarn. Stuffed animals, toys, clothing, gloves, skeins of yarn were all available, and given that the proprietors didn't charge for our little tour, we made a point of buying a lot of goods...not as compensation, but because the goods are indeed worthwhile. If the words "alpaca gloves" don't make you want to drive there immediately, after this long and cold Columbus winter, I don't know what else will. In all seriousness, there's really nothing not to like about A & R Alpaca Farm. Robin and Aaron are kind and enthusiastic about their business, the alpacas are docile and generally willing to be petted, and the whole trip makes for a unique and delightful experience. It *is* worth noting that the animals are livestock, and it is a working farm, so you'll want to wear boots and clothes that you don't mind smelling like alpaca afterwards, but to my mind, that's more of a "perk" than a detriment.