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.

My kids and I had the most wonderful experience at Split Creek Farms! The grounds are beautiful and…read morethe goats and other animals are obviously very well taken care of. My favorite part? The cheese and fudge, oh my goodness what a treat. Do yourself a favor, take a visit and reward yourself with some delicious, local goodies.

Loved this working and teaching farm. Staff is kind, Goats…read moreare friendly If you like feta and have not tried this amazing World award winning cheese....you are missing a major treat.! It a farm ....don't expect a restaurant or grocery stor atmosphere....and LEAVE YOUR DOGS / PETS AT home.

My husband, daughter, and I visited this establishment 6/14/25. Someone (seemingly the owner)…read moreapologized for the mess as they had a tree come down the night before that they were cleaning up. Lloyd, the cow, was extremely malnourished and had bones sticking out all over the place. One of the horses seemed depressed. The cavies (spelling?) were in the saddest tiny space. The cats around the property were all scrawny and terribly thin. All of the animals, regardless of type, were all fed the same pellet food that was dumped right onto the muddy ground for them to eat off of. Their water was dirty. The trash bins around the area were all full of garbage, plus there was trash all over the ground. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Their reptiles, prairie dog, snakes, and another bird are all kept in a shed on the property. They don't allow you into the shed, but bring them out one by one to show you. The girl who brought the reptiles and other poor animals out of the shed proceeded to tell us about how Skippy, the kangaroo, and the Emu, who share the same space will fight. She detailed enough that we know that Skippy jumped on the Emu's back while attacking her. Everything screams neglect, trash, and a money scheme. I would never, ever spend my money here again. I would never, ever recommend it, either. I wholeheartedly believe that this place should be shut down and the animals taken away where they can receive better care. I would give a negative score if I could.

This place is super cute! The entrance doesn't do it justice honestly…read more Grounds are clean and well kept - I didn't see any of the issues mentioned in other reviews. We drove down from Greenville and had a great time. The owner's father was there and gave us a lot of information and was very kind. There was a birthday party going on while we were there and looked like a perfect day! 100% recommend

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!

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!

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!

My grandchildren loved it and were able to walk the entire path to enjoy all the animals. Nominal…read morecharge for lettuce and carrots to feed the animals was a hit. The grandkids are 3 and 7.

This place is awesome. I grew up visiting Yellow River Game Ranch and I see the name has been…read moreupdated to Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary. I saw so many impressive improvements since the last time I visited, pre-pandemic. The sanctuary felt very peaceful and it felt like a beautiful walk through a nice park.

Atlanta Safari Park is a great place to spend couple of hours with family, kids, a date or even…read moresolo as you drive on their 2-mile paved road through 156 acres of open land. While I wouldn't say they are on the same level as Wild Animal Safari south of Atlanta, they do have a decent offering of animals at a fairly reasonable admission price. Included with the drive-thru safari admission is a small walking zoo with farm animals, a few giraffes, and a parakeet enclosure. The giraffes just got a few new arrivals, but they were not yet on display. You may also encounter a free roaming peacock, to whom we did not see this visit. For a small fee you can purchase lettuce for the giraffes and seed sticks for the parakeets. But be forewarned, these tiny birds are a real joy, but they have absolutely no sense of personal boundaries! When I ran out of seed they landed on my head and shoulders, nibbled on my ear and tried to go inside my jacket pockets! You can also ride on the open wagon instead of driving your own vehicle when it is available (currently only on weekends). Cost for this is $10, but it also comes with a bucket of feed. During this past visit, one of the camels was being very ornery and bit my car door (causing some slight damage) and also tried to chew on my mirror until I drove away. He also tore the feed bucket right out of my sister's hands and tossed it on the ground! LOL It was a chilly day in February (around 45 degrees), so the animals were not very active, unlike our first visit last spring. We drove several football field stretches without seeing any animals, nor was the volume of animals the same. Still, when we did find them in groups here and there, it was a fun experience. Beware of the llamas and their fondness for spitting! If they are annoyed for ANY reason, you will surely have a fun story to tell. So keep your camera ready! FAVORITE THINGS: * The Highland Cows * Any of the baby animals * Feeding the Parakeets * Feeding the giraffes * DODGING llama spit * Riding with people who are uncomfortable with how in-your-face some of the animals can get! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] In my opinion, warmer is a better time to visit than cooler and earlier in the day when the animals are hungrier is better than later when several cars have already offered them feed. ENJOY!!! NOTE: Kangaroos are expected to arrive by late spring of 2026 and a little birdie also told me there are several other surprises on the way!

We had an amazing time! They have the most gentle animals. Sometimes the animals do steal food from…read moreyou, so watch out!!!

Our family had an amazing experience here! Not only do you get a chance to get up close and…read morepersonal with goats and sheep (and little babies!) or whatever other animals are on location that day, we learned so much from the owner! He was so friendly and shared so much information with us on the animals and the area. Most of the animals are rescues. The place is clean and the animals are well taken care of. They are so full of personality and some couldn't get enough of our interaction with them. They are slowly expanding what they are offering and I can't wait to see what they do with the place. Please support them! It is well worth your time and money.

From the owner: hello everyone my name is josh. i am the owner and operator of our small petting zoo, and we…read morespecialize in taking in farm animals that have not had the best life, when they come here they are loved on and cared for everyday by us and yall as well. we do offer other attractions at the petting zoo as far as fishing guides into the smoky mountains, and gem mining we look forward to meeting you and your families so come on by and spend time with the smoky mountains sweetest small farm animals, and while your here you might just find a beautiful gem of your own, or catch wild mountain trout the adventure is yours to decide yall have a blessed day

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