[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”72052″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]So the kids want to see animals, but the zoo is an hour away…what do we do? There are some local places around town that you can take the kiddos to see animals and even pet them. Check out the local spots below for animal fun around the CSRA.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Petting Zoos and Animal Farms Around the CSRA
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Hope For Hooves
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]https://www.facebook.com/HopeforHoovesRescue
Hope for Hooves Rescue is located in North Augusta, SC. The farm has a host of animals that the owners have rescued and are rehabilitating. Your child can interact with ponies, pigs, horses, donkeys, and more! They also offer riding lessons and weekly farm encounters.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”72048″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]
Poppy Valley Farm
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]https://www.facebook.com/poppyvalleydesigns
Poppy Valley Farm is located in Evans, GA. The farm is a small family farm that welcomes visitors with workshops and open play events. The open play events are hosted on the 4th Saturday of each month. The farm features a natural playground for older kids, a Play Circle & a smaller hill slide to include the littles as well which includes a mud kitchen and natural playhouse. Enjoy the farm animals and garden spaces too[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”72055″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Dutch Creek Animal Farm
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]https://dutchcreekanimalfarm.com/
Dutch Creek Animal Farm is located in Appling, GA. The farm is a self-guided, hands-on experience that your kids will love. They have several stations throughout the farm. One of the favorites is the rabbit house. Kids can hold the bunnies! In addition, they have several different animals including pigs, horses, a donkey, goats, llamas, and more. They also have a playhouse, craft station, and much more. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”39984″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Eudora Farms
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]https://www.facebook.com/EudoraFarms/
Eudora Farms is located in Salley, SC. It is about an hour outside of North Augusta. You can tour the farm and they also have a drive thru experience. They have camels, a giraffe, meerkats, kangaroos and more. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Old McDonald Fish Camp
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]www.oldmcdonaldfishcamp.com
This cute restaurant is located in North Augusta, SC. Grab some grub and let the kids wander over to the farm. They have goats, chickens, ducks, peacocks, and even fish. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Hickory Hill Farm
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]https://hickoryhillmilk.com/farm-tours-1
Get up close and personal with cows at Hickory Hill Milk in Edgefield, SC. You can tour the farm and learn about where milk come from. Students will be able to pet the calves, learn how cows are milked, see tractors/farm equipment and much more! Tours have a six-person minimum and each kid will take home a farm coloring book.
Tour seasons are Spring and Fall only; mid-March through mid-May then again mid-September through mid-November[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”45764″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Sunny Day Farms
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Sunny Day Farms is located in Louisville, GA. They have chickens, goats, sheep, and cows that you pet and feed. They also have a playground, jumping pillow, and U-Pick fruits and veggies. They are open almost year-round. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”72049″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Barnyard Buddies
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Barnyard Buddies is located in Grovetown, GA. They offer mobile petting zoo parties, but they also host events on their farm. Be sure to follow their FB page for updates.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”57204″ img_size=”large”][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Cooper Ridge Farm
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Cooper Ridge Farm is located in Augusta, GA. They are a non-profit farm that provides structured farm activities for children with special needs. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”46463″ img_size=”large”][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”sidebar_1″ el_id=”12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Steed’s Dairy
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]https://www.steedsdairy.com
Steed’s Dairy is located in Grovetown. They are a seasonal farm that is a local favorite. During the fall months your family can enjoy hayrides, their play area, corn pit and their massive jumping pillow. They also offer an annual corn maze. The kids can feed their animals in the barn.
Steed’s will reopen in September
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SPCA Aiken
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]https://www.letlovelive.org
SPCA Aiken is located in Aiken SC. This indoor facility is a great place to take the kids to cuddle some furry friends. They have a kitty haven where kids can hold and pet cats. Kids also have an opportunity to volunteer. Please call the SPCA to inquire.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”72050″ img_size=”large” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Equine Rescue of Aiken
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]http://www.aikenequinerescue.org/
Equine Rescue of Aiken is located in Aiken, SC. They are a horse sanctuary for retired horses. You can take the kids to visit the rescue and may have the opportunity to feed the horses treats. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”72051″ img_size=”large” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Pendleton King Park
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]https://www.pendletonkingpark.com
Pendleton King Park is located in Augusta, GA. They have ducks you can feed and sometimes the fish are hungry as well. Word in the moms groups is not to bring bread and that the ducks are really spoiled and may not eat. You can try bringing veggies like peas. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_zigzag color=”sky”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Hopelands Gardens
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]https://www.visitaikensc.com/whattodo/detail/hopelands_gardens
Hopelands Gardens is located in the heart of Downtown Aiken. They have a pond where ducks frequent. You can take them to feed them and also walk the gardens as well. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
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