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Location
Visitor tip
Book a private tour or birthday party experience - reviews highlight that the owner Deborah provides an immersive, personalized farm experience beyond just petting animals from a fence. This transforms a basic petting zoo visit into an interactive learning adventure where children feed animals and explore the entire property.
Best time
Visit on weekday afternoons (like Thursday at 3pm as mentioned in reviews) for a more personal experience. Smaller crowds mean more one-on-one time with the owner and less competition for animal interactions, especially beneficial for shy or younger children.
Visitor tip
Toddlers and young children thrive here - the owner actively encourages even shy or hesitant toddlers to interact with animals in a safe, supportive environment. There are no age or height restrictions, making this ideal for multi-age family visits from infants through teenagers.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Petting Zoo
- Highlights
- Hands-on animal petting and feeding, horseback riding, 40+ acres
- Programs
- Summer camps, day camps, birthday parties, animal therapy through Step by Step Horseback Riders Inc.
What visitors say
Hidden gem in New Market! My son and I came today (Thursday) at 3 and we had an absolutely amazing time. I thought we’d just get to pet the animals from the other side of the fence but we got an immersive farm experience! The woman who…
Loved this farm! Can not wait to come back! My daughter said 100/100!!! You can tell her animals are loved and cared for! GREAT EXPERIENCE! Adults and kids had a blast!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Star Review for the Animals R Us Petting Zoo and the ownership! Deborah is absolutely wonderful! She provided outstanding service the whole time. She was prompt in communicating and never left me with a single feeling of…
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Did You Know?
- Animals R Us operates on 40+ acres with multiple pastures, providing an expansive farm experience beyond typical petting zoo constraints
- The facility offers mobile and virtual petting zoo experiences in addition to on-site visits, adapting services for broader accessibility
- Animals R Us maintains a diverse collection including both domestic animals (goats, pigs, cows, bunnies) and exotic animals (alpacas, turkeys), with horseback riding available
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