Updated: March 19, 2024 | Originally posted: September 1, 2020
In September, when the warm summer days come to an end, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy Fall activities such as visiting farms and zoos in the Okanagan.
We’ve listed 9 farms and petting zoos for you to visit with your family this Fall.
1. Davison Orchards Country Village – Vernon
Experience the farm at Davison Orchards! Make sure you stop in and say hi to all the animals on-site. They have goats, sheep, chickens, pot-bellied pigs, guinea fowl, a donkey, and a pony. Afterward, kids can run and play on one acre at the Kid’s Corral Playground.
Ages: The Crazy Cow Kids is perfect for kids aged 2-10 years
Cost: There is no admission fee
Address: 3111 Davison Road, Vernon
2. Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure – Kelowna
At Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure you will find a petting zoo, maze, and market all in one location. You can feed their pony, goats, and ducks, while watching the Silkie chickens and bunnies in action! Have the kids run through their hedge maze, get a free airbrush tattoo, and finish it off with ice cream, cold drink, or fresh produce at the Don-O-Ray Farm Market.
Address: 3443 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna
3. GottaGoat Farm – Penticton
Book an experience to visit the goats at GottaGoat Farm. Located up Green Mountain Road towards Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton. Not only do you get to see the goats, but you can also comb them, pet them and watch them in their environment. They also have a few chickens to say hello to.
Address: 2099 Green Mountain Road, Penticton
4. Historic O’Keefe Ranch – Vernon
Stop and visit the farm animals at Historic O’Keefe Ranch, a favourite attraction among the kids. Here you will see sheep, miniature goats, and birds all waiting for a visit.
5. McMillan Farms – Kelowna (Open in the Fall Only)
Visit their 3-acre corn maze, jump on a hayride to tour their farm and see the wild animals, stop by their petting farm, or try slinging fruit out of a giant slingshot. This is great place for all ages to experience all these unique activities and more.
Open: Only in the Fall
3690 Berard Road, Kelowna | facebook.com/McMillanFarms.CornMaze.and.PumpkinPatch/
6. Kangaroo Creek Farm – Kelowna
A must-visit farm in the Okanagan is the Kangaroo Creek Farm. Here you can meet many animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, emus, parrots, sugar gliders, peacocks, and more! Make a day out of it and meet all the animals at the farm.
Address: 5932 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna
7. Log Barn 1912 – Armstrong
The Log Barn 1912 is the perfect family-friendly place to stop for a visit located along Highway 97 in Armstrong. Stop and feed the goats, take some pictures, or enjoy food, drinks, ice cream, and more!
Open: Daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (2021 hours)
Address: 4782 Highway 97 A, Armstrong
Click here to read our blog post on Log Barn 1912
8. Linden Gardens | Kaleden
Known for their beautiful Gardens and the Frog City Cafe, they now have a few farm animals on site. Visit their mom and baby goat, 2 pigs, and chickens.
Address: 351 Linden Avenue, Kaleden
9. Gold Fox Acres | Lumby
Gold Fox Acres is a working family-run hobby farm that decided to share their love for animals with others through their weekend petting zoo. You will find horses, bunnies, goats, llamas, ducks, and more.
Address: 147 Hurt Road, Lumby
Phone: (778) 212-2397 or message them on Facebook to reserve
Did we miss one? Tell us your favourite farm or petting zoo you love to visit with your family.
