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At Abma's Farm in Hillsborough, NJ, meet goats, alpacas, and more during an interactive petting zoo visit. Perfect for families, this experience combines hands-on animal interaction with informative farm education.
At Abma's Farm in Hillsborough, NJ, meet goats, alpacas, and more during an interactive petting zoo visit. Perfect for families, this experience combines hands-on animal interaction with informative farm education.
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Operated by Abma's Farm · Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
Situated at 282 Amwell Road in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, Abma's Farm offers a distinctive petting zoo experience that goes beyond the typical farm visit. This family-friendly destination invites visitors to engage directly with farm animals ranging from goats and sheep to alpacas, donkeys, and even exotic creatures like peacocks and emus. The farm’s varied residents make for lively interactions, whether in the open-air pens or the unique 'Rabbitat' and 'Nursery Barn' areas.
What sets Abma's Farm apart is its dual focus on hands-on fun and informal education. Within the Education Barn, visitors can absorb practical lessons on local farming practices, animal husbandry, pollination, and even raw honey production. This animated learning hub transforms curiosity into tangible understanding, appealing to all ages and providing depth to each visit.
Animal feeding is a highlight here, with carefully curated options such as animal crackers and fresh carrot tops that are safe for the pets. Abma's Farm explicitly discourages outside food to protect animal health, underscoring their commitment to responsible care.
The farm's terrain features smooth stone dust pathways that, while stroller and wheelchair accessible, require some attention due to uneven patches. Open rain or shine, the petting zoo does pause operations during severe weather for safety.
Abma's Farm occupies a special niche within Hillsborough’s outdoor recreation options, bridging agriculture and animal interaction in a way that educates and entertains the local community and visitors alike. In a region where most outdoor outings lean towards hiking or nature parks, this petting zoo offers a refreshing, tactile connection with the land and its creatures, perfect for families aiming to blend outdoor play with meaningful learning experiences.
easy.
1–2 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels with minimal walking required
Yes, you may purchase approved animal crackers or feed buckets at the Petting Zoo Booth; outside food is not permitted for animal safety.
Yes, though pathways are stone dust and may be uneven, making mobility devices usable with some caution.
Visitors will interact with goats, sheep, alpacas, donkeys, cows, pigs, peacocks, emus, ducks, and rabbits.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, including for inclement weather, so plan visits carefully.
Yes, the petting zoo operates year-round but may close temporarily for severe weather like thunderstorms, snow, or ice.
Yes, restrooms are available at the farm for visitor convenience.
Abma's Farm has been a local staple fostering agricultural education and animal interaction in Somerset County, supporting community connections to farming traditions.
The farm emphasizes sustainable practices by educating visitors on crop growing, honey production, and responsible animal care, encouraging stewardship of natural resources.
Abma's Farm in Wyckoff, New Jersey operates a family-focused farm hosting a variety of seasonal and year-round experiences on its property. The farm features a Barnyard Petting Zoo where visitors can meet and feed goats, sheep, bunnies, cows, and other friendly animals, and where events include birthday parties, guided and self-guided field trips, and themed seasonal gatherings. On-site programs include School's Out For Summer Bash with live music and kids' swag bags, guided and self-guided petting zoo field trips that combine hayrides and pumpkin picking, scout planting sessions with greenhouse planting activities, and infant-focused Tummy Time and Milestone Movement classes led by licensed pediatric therapy instructors. Fitness and wellness offerings include evening Vinyasa Yoga classes and Club Pilates sessions held outdoors in farm settings. Special events include curated Farm To Table dinners featuring multi-course meals and complimentary wine tastings, and unique Calf Feeding & Cuddle Time experiences centered on bottle feeding and hands-on calf care in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Abma's Farm emphasizes educational programming, hands-on animal interaction, and community-oriented events for families, scout groups, fitness participants, and food enthusiasts. Booking options accommodate groups, scouts, birthday parties, and public event tickets available directly through the farm's event calendar.
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