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Creatures Great and Small Animal Park
📍 Sunny Knoll Farm, 4670 Hunting Horn Dr, Finksburg, MD 21048Quick Facts
- Type
- Animal Park (Petting Farm)
- Location
- Finksburg, MD
- Best For
- All ages
- Experience
- Interactive animal interactions by appointment
- Mission
- Animal education and conservation awareness
💡 Did You Know?
- The park features alpacas with Star Wars character names (Jar Jar and Chewbacca) and baby emus named after the Addams Family characters (Thing 1 and Thing 2)
- Operates as a not-for-profit organization where all revenue from visits goes directly toward animal care and conservation
- All animal interactions are by private appointment only with no walk-in visits allowed, ensuring controlled and personalized experiences
- The park offers hands-on encounters with capybaras, a species not commonly featured in many regional animal attractions
- Owner Janice leads tours personally and maintains a conservation-focused philosophy where animals are never forced to participate in activities against their will
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book your appointment well in advance as this is a private, appointment-only venue. You cannot show up without reserving ahead of time.
- Plan for a personalized experience led by Janice, the owner, who is knowledgeable and patient with visitors of all ages. This intimate, small-group tour format ensures quality animal interactions and educational value.
- This is an ideal venue for families with young children (4+) because the animals are calm, well-socialized, and visitors get hands-on interaction opportunities. Staff are patient with shy kids and the experience is comfortable for all ages.
- Consider booking a birthday party or private group tour at this not-for-profit venue. Your admission fee directly supports animal care and conservation efforts, and you'll encounter well-cared-for animals that are never forced to perform.
- Arrive ready to interact with multiple animal species including alpacas, baby emus, and capybaras, plus enjoy simple crafts as part of the experience. The highlight is close-up, hands-on time with the animals rather than viewing from a distance.
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