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Carousel Acres, inc.
📍 12749 9 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Mobile Petting Farm
- Best For
- All ages (1+ years)
- Highlights
- Pony rides, petting farm interactions, farm tours with well-socialized animals
- Admission
- $10 per person, pony rides $8 (weekends only)
- In Business Since
- 1993
💡 Did You Know?
- Carousel Acres operates a mobile petting farm service available throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio, bringing interactive animal experiences beyond their South Lyon location
- The farm houses an unusual variety of animals including kangaroos, lemurs, and parakeets alongside traditional petting farm animals, distinguishing it from typical petting zoos
- Carousel Acres offers seasonal Santa experiences with live reindeer, operating 364 days per year for special events and private celebrations
- The attraction operates only seasonally from April 15 through end of season with limited hours (10am-2pm weekdays, 10am-3pm weekends), weather permitting, making it a spring-through-fall destination
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on weekdays (Monday-Friday 10am-2pm) for a less crowded experience with better access to animals and staff attention, since the farm can get busy during weekend party events
- Wear rain boots and bring sunscreen before arriving, as the farm operates weather-permitting and grounds can be muddy—plan accordingly to maximize your animal interaction time
- Request a guided barn tour to interact with animals up close, such as brushing the miniature donkeys and petting the well-socialized animals—this creates the most memorable experience according to visitor feedback
- Plan to arrive early and allow extra time if visiting on a weekend when pony rides are available, as the farm may be busy with birthday parties; staff will meet you at parking but waits are possible
- Bring a camera to capture interactions with the unique animal variety (kangaroos, lemurs, parakeets, miniature donkeys), as reviewers highlight the clean facilities and well-cared-for animals as standout features
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