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Fun Barnyard Petting Zoo Experience in Wyckoff, NJ - New York City

Fun Barnyard Petting Zoo Experience in Wyckoff, NJ

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels, including children and seniors; mostly standing and walking on flat terrain.

Overview

Connect with friendly farm animals and enjoy educational fun at Abma’s Farm in Wyckoff, NJ. Perfect for families, this petting zoo experience invites you to feed goats, sheep, and bunnies while exploring unique farm features.

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Wyckoff, New Jersey

Barnyard Petting Zoo- Wyckoff, NJ

Wyckoff, NJ • Open Year Round • All Ages! • General Admission • Great For Families

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About This Adventure

Experience the joy of interacting with friendly farm animals at our Barnyard Petting Zoo! Feed goats, sheep, and bunnies while exploring unique features like the Golden Goat Bridge and Bunnyville. This fun, educational adventure welcomes all ages, making it a memorable outing for families. Don’t miss the chance to connect with nature!

Visit and Feed The Animals!

Location

700 Lawlins Road Wyckoff, NJ 07481

About

Come on down to the farm and visit our Barnyard Petting Zoo! Visit our goats, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, ponies, bunnies, pigs, cows, and more! The Barnyard is a fun and educational experience for the whole family to enjoy. All ages are welcome!

Features

  • Golden Goat Bridge
  • Goat walk
  • Goatzebo
  • Duck Pond
  • 'Bunnyville'
  • Peppers Playhouse Village
  • Giant Adirondack Chair
  • Photo Op Character cutouts
  • "Farm Games", an augmented reality scavenger hunt game.

More Info

Our goats, sheep, cows, and alpaca love snacking on animal crackers. Our bunnies love snacking on carrot tops. Please only feed them the tops; carrots themselves contain too much sugar for our bunnies. Please do not feed our animals outside food – they will get very sick.

If you would like to feed the animals, we offer a few options. At the Barnyard Booth, purchase animal crackers and/or a feed bucket with pellets (bring your bucket back every time you visit for a refill). From the Market, purchase carrot tops (must purchase whole carrots and take carrots home).

The Barnyard is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

On rainy days, you may still visit our Barnyard. Refunds will not be given for inclement weather, so please plan your visit accordingly. In the event of a thunder/lightning storm, the Barnyard will close. Always refer to our website for weather related closures.

On snowy and icy days, the Barnyard may temporarily close for the safety of our patrons.

QUICK TIPS

  • Buy your tickets in advance! A day or two ahead is great.
  • Pay attention to the weather when purchasing your tickets! Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, even in inclement weather.
  • Saturdays are our busiest day! To avoid crowds, please visit us during the week.
  • If purchasing a Pony Ride ticket (May through October), you must also purchase admission for the Barnyard.
  • Wednesday is Grandparent's Day. Every Wednesday, enjoy FREE admission if you are a grandparent! Additional persons ages 2+ that are not a grandparent do need to purchase a ticket in advance.
  • If you have Barnyard Booklet tickets, you may use them at any time during Barnyard operating hours no advanced reservations needed.
  • Our Barnyard is CASH ONLY. An ATM is on site (our market and greenhouse accept all major credit cards).
  • Current hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00 pm (last ticket it sold at 5:00pm) Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm (last ticket sold at 4:30pm) CLOSED SUNDAYS

LIABILITY#

There are inherent risks associated with petting and feeding animals. Animals can startle, bite, and/or scratch. Some things that animals do: smell, make animal noises, shed, pee, and poop. Ticket holder resumes all responsibility for any mess or injury to themselves and/or family members during their visit. All animals in the Barnyard Petting Zoo are up to date on vaccinations and health checks.

Adventure Tips

Bring Hand Sanitizer

Always sanitize your hands before and after interacting with animals to maintain hygiene.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

The petting zoo covers outdoor areas with dirt and grass, so sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Avoid Flash Photography

Flash can startle animals, so use natural light or non-flash options when taking photos.

Visit on Weekdays for Smaller Crowds

Weekday visits often mean a more peaceful experience with animals and staff availability.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • domestic goats
  • heritage breed sheep

History

Abma's Farm has been a family-run operation for generations, preserving traditional farming methods in Wyckoff.

Conservation

The farm practices sustainable animal care and emphasizes educational programs promoting environmental stewardship.

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Recommended Gear

Closed-Toe Shoes

Essential

Protect feet while walking through grassy and sometimes muddy barnyard areas.

Sunscreen

Essential

Shield your skin from sun exposure during prolonged outdoor visits.

summer specific

Hand Sanitizer

Essential

Maintain hygiene after touching animals and outdoor surfaces.

Light Jacket

Stay comfortable during cooler spring mornings and evenings.

spring specific