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Visitor tip
This venue is ideal for young children (ages 3+) who love animals, especially city kids wanting to experience country life - the owner is known for being exceptionally patient and making visits both educational and fun
Visitor tip
Consider booking a private hour rental for a more personalized experience, especially if visiting with young or shy children - the owner provides individual attention and educational guidance throughout the visit
Best time
Check the venue's Facebook page for special events, pony party availability, and birthday party options - these interactive experiences including hand-guided pony rides and ribbon tying enhance the visit beyond basic animal viewing
Quick Facts
- Type
- Petting Zoo & Pony Party Venue
- Highlights
- 30+ animal species, pony rides, hands-on petting and feeding experiences
- Owner Background
- Founded by Jo Olson, a licensed vet tech with 17+ years experience and 15+ years raising labs
What visitors say
We didn't get a chance to meet the owner, but still we walked around and saw a bunch of animals: Goats, ducks, bunnies, horses, donkeys, cows, and llamas. Not to mention a really big pig. My three year old had such a fun time here, and…
Jo was great! My 5 year old loves animals and this is the perfect spot. It is more like a free range farm but she has a lot of unique animals. He was crabby, and she was so patient and kind and wanted to show him all the animals. There…
We went to the Joah's Ark farm in St. Augusta during the first opening phase of covid 19. We rented a private hour and were very happy with our experience! The kids had the best time and the owner was so patient with them. She made the…
From 28 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Joah's Ark features 30+ animal species in a free-range petting zoo environment, including unusual animals like prairie dogs, miniature horses, and alpacas alongside traditional farm animals
- The attraction offers hand-guided pony rides with interactive activities such as ribbon tying in manes and tails, hand feeding, and brushing, making it more experiential than typical pony ride services
- Joah's Ark maintained operations during the initial COVID-19 lockdown phase by offering private hour rentals, demonstrating adaptability to pandemic restrictions
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