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Location
Accessibility
No animals, including service animals, allowed on property
Visitor tip
This attraction is perfectly suited for toddlers and very young children (even 1-year-olds enjoy it). The space is intentionally set up for safety and accessibility for little ones, making it an ideal outing for families with children 5 and under.
Visitor tip
The staff are genuinely knowledgeable and passionate about the animals—don't hesitate to ask questions during your visit. They're happy to share information about individual animals like the named favorites (Fern, Sheldon, and Oreo) and their care.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Petting Zoo
- Location
- Erie, CO
- Animals
- Miniature goats, pigs, donkeys, cows, alpacas
- Tour Format
- 1-hour self-guided tours
- Hours
- Wednesday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1-3pm; Saturday-Sunday 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Closed Monday-Tuesday
What visitors say
A very joyful experience for both my 3.5 year old son and myself. The staff is great and are obviously there because they care about the animals. Everything here felt safe. The one hour slot was perfect and it was easy to get my son to…
What an absolute hidden gem! This petting zoo is the cutest little place ever. The animals are all so sweet, gentle, and clearly well cared for. From the fluffy bunnies to the playful goats and the calm, friendly alpacas, every moment…
We had such a great time at Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm. The staff were so kind and welcoming, and the animals were clearly happy and well cared for. We have kids 5 and under, and even our 1-year-old got a kick out of the goats. Fern, Sheldon,…
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Did You Know?
- Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo maintains a carefully managed visitation system with timed one-hour slots designed to allow animals adequate rest periods between groups, demonstrating a strong commitment to animal welfare
- The petting zoo features a diverse array of miniature and farm animals including miniature goats, pigs, donkeys, cows, and alpacas, with named individual animals (Fern, Sheldon, and Oreo) that visitors can bond with
- The venue has achieved an exceptional 4.9-star rating across 316 reviews, with 'friendly staff' being the most frequently mentioned topic (102 mentions), indicating consistently high-quality customer service
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