💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡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.
  • 🕐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.
  • 💡Come prepared for an immersive farm experience, not just viewing animals behind fences. Expect hands-on interaction including feeding alpacas, ponies, turkeys, and other animals. Bring clothes suitable for farm activities and plan for at least 1-2 hours to fully experience the property.
  • 💡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.
  • 💡Consider booking a summer or day camp experience for deeper educational learning about animal care, farm operations, and wildlife. Reviews emphasize the owner's expertise and passion for teaching children about the animals' wellbeing and proper handling techniques.

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10 AM–5 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–5 PM
SundayClosed

Animals R Us Petting Zoo

★★★★☆ 4.9 (89 reviews)
📍 266 Roy Davis Rd, New Market, AL 35761
Type
Petting Zoo
Best For
All ages — children, families, seniors, veterans
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.

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