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Cockrill’s Country Critters

★★★★☆ 4.7 (394 reviews)

📍 2703 Ed Haymes Rd, Austin, AR 72007

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Quick Facts

Type: Petting zoo
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Kangaroo walks, monkey encounters, sloth encounters, reptile interactions
Admission: $10 per person, additional activities $5 each
Hours: Weekends: Sat 10 AM-6 PM, Sun 1-6 PM

⭐Offers hands-on sloth encounters as a signature experience, with private sloth encounter packages available and dedicated spring break programming (March 20-29)
⭐Operates mobile petting zoo services covering Central Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana, bringing animals directly to venues for birthday parties and events
⭐Houses an unusually diverse collection for a petting zoo including kangaroos, camels, emus, llamas, alpacas, sloths, and multiple primate species (monkeys named Mikey, Emily, and Kiki)
⭐Achieves a 4.7-star rating from 394 reviews with particular praise for the sloth encounter experience and owner Janice's personalized, unhurried approach to animal interactions
⭐Operates on a weekend-only schedule (Saturdays 10 AM-6 PM, Sundays 1-6 PM) with a flexible ticketing model allowing visitors to build customized packages with add-on activities at $5-$10 each

🕐Visit during Fall or Spring for the most active and engaging animal interactions. Summer heat reduces animal activity, making encounters less interactive and memorable.
💡Book private sloth, monkey, or kangaroo encounters in advance by texting 501-351-4521 or online. These premium experiences ($10 per person) receive personal attention from the knowledgeable owner and create lasting memories without feeling rushed.
💬Budget $15-25 per person total: $10 general admission plus $5-10 for 1-2 additional activities (pony rides, hay rides, snake holding, or feed cups). Build your own package rather than trying to do everything at once.
💬Plan for a 2-3 hour visit to properly explore the extensive farm property, interact with animals, and enjoy multiple activities without feeling rushed. The relaxed, unhurried pace is part of the venue's appeal.
💡Children under 1 year get free admission. The hands-on petting, feeding, and animal encounters are designed for all ages, making it an excellent multi-generational family activity.