Zoos

Glacier Rock Farms

Name: Glacier Rock Farms
Address: N1255 Hoard Rd, Ixonia, WI 53036, Ixonia, WI, US
Telephone: (920) 273-0612
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (104 reviews)

📍 N1255 Hoard Rd, Ixonia, WI 53036

📞 (920) 273-0612

🌐 www.glacierrockfarms.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	11 AM–4 PM

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About Glacier Rock Farms

Glacier Rock Farms is a zoo in Ixonia, WI. Glacier Rock Farms offers visitors the ability to see, touch, feed, and ride more animals than some major metropolitan zoos in a single visit, according to visitor reviews comparing it favorably to the Milwaukee Zoo. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 104 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Petting Zoo & Farm
Location: Kettle Moraine area, between Oconomowoc and Watertown
Best For: All ages, families, school groups, field trips
Hours: Sundays 11am-4pm (spring season)
Highlights: Interactive petting zoo, farm animal encounters, private events and field trips

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Glacier Rock Farms offers visitors the ability to see, touch, feed, and ride more animals than some major metropolitan zoos in a single visit, according to visitor reviews comparing it favorably to the Milwaukee Zoo
⭐The farm operates a seasonal haunted attraction called 'The Dark Side Haunted Adventure' in October that features interactive paintball shooting zombies
⭐Field trip reservations fill quickly enough that the attraction specifically recommends booking early, indicating high demand for educational group visits
⭐The farm operates seasonal Christmas celebrations featuring Christmas lights, train rides to see Santa, hot chocolate, and cookie decorating activities

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book field trip reservations well in advance as spots fill quickly, especially for popular school group dates. Call (262) 224-9476 to secure your preferred dates.
💬Plan to spend a full afternoon (3-4 hours) to experience all activities including animal interactions, pony rides, tractor/wagon rides, and hayrides. Visitors consistently report seeing and doing more here than at larger facilities.
🕐Visit during seasonal events for enhanced experiences: Christmas lights and cookie decorating in December, pumpkin patch in fall, and the popular Haunted Adventure attraction in October. These special events add significant value to your visit.
💡The farm's staff is highly knowledgeable and helpful with animals - ask them questions during petting zoo interactions and animal encounters like cow milking to maximize the educational value for children.
💡Young children will enjoy hands-on activities including feeding animals, pony rides, hay play areas, and train rides to see Santa (seasonal). The interactive petting zoo is the primary attraction, so budget time accordingly for this experience.