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Visitor tip
Start with the petting zoo expansion, which visitors consistently highlight as the main attraction and highlight of their visit. The petting area is clean, well-monitored, and features unique animals like peacocks, longhorns, and a variety of farm animals that can be hand-fed.
Best time
Arrive early or visit on weekdays to avoid long bakery counter lines and large tour bus crowds - reviews note the venue gets very busy, especially during peak tourist season in Amish country.
Visitor tip
Be aware the petting area and bakery are the main draws for kids, and note that restroom facilities are limited and basic (including porta potties) - plan accordingly, especially for elderly visitors and families with young children.
About Hershberger's Farm and Bakery
Quaint food market, shop & petting zoo. Charming stop with housebaked Amish goods, crafts, seasonal produce & a petting zoo.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Farm & Bakery Attraction
- Highlights
- Farm animal petting area, buggy rides, fresh-baked goods, pumpkin patch wagon rides
- Location
- Holmes County, Ohio (Amish country)
- Hours
- Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm (petting area 10am-5pm), closed Sundays
What visitors say
Lots of things to look at. I spent to much $ on food but it was all worth it and very tasty. OMG. First time visiting and we will make a trip back when we can stop and shop more. I had my puppy with me so had to be quick at shopping
We spent a large portion of the day here. There is something for everyone to do! A bakery and market, crafts and handmade items, a petting zoo, horse & buggy rides, and an amazing experience for the family!
Has become a huge success over the years. Petting zoo Expansion has become the highlight. We've been coming for years and love it more each time. Plenty to do, bring the kids and make memories.
From 4,570 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The petting zoo features an unusually diverse array of farm animals including cows, horses, sheep, goats, llamas, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and peacocks, allowing visitors hands-on interaction through hand-feeding with purchased feed or carrots
- Hershberger's Farm and Bakery operates on a pay-per-activity model with special Fall Late Night events (October 2nd and 16th, 2026) offering free petting area admission, free pony and draft horse rides, and complimentary wagon rides to the pumpkin patch
- The attraction has experienced significant petting zoo expansion that reviewers identify as the highlight of the venue, with the facility handling thousands of visitors annually across multiple buildings including a bakery, market, leather shop, and food service areas
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