From creating fun memories with your kids to learning about farm animals, there are many reasons why you should visit a petting zoo this fall. We have the perfect place: Robinette’s Petting Zoo! Open every Sunday in September and October 12pm to 4pm (weather permitting), entrance to our petting zoo is free and pony rides are just $7 each.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned zoo-goer, check out these excellent reasons to head to a petting zoo with the kids.
Interact With Adorable Animals
Getting up close and personal with adorable farm animals is possible when visiting a petting zoo – unlike a real zoo where the animals are far away in cages or behind glass. The kids can cuddle with a soft bunny or scratch a curious goat’s fur. This is a unique opportunity for the kids to interact with animals they may not see every day.
Educational Experiences
Petting zoos make for the perfect educational and interactive experience for families. Your kids will learn about all the different animals and species, their habitats, and their care guidelines. Thanks to hands-on experiences, such as feeding stations and pony rides, kids can even learn empathy and respect for animals, as well as about animal care and conservation efforts.
Support Local Farms
Petting zoos work hard to care for the animals while providing a safe and healthy environment for them. With your visit, you’re not only having fun with the family but you’re supporting the missions and efforts of local farms and sanctuaries.
Spend Time Outdoors
Fall has some of the most beautiful weather of the whole year. What better way to enjoy the fresh air than with a visit to a petting zoo?
Stress Relief
Animals can be a great source of comfort and support, especially for kids or adults that suffer from anxiety or stress. So not only are those Instagram-worthy pics of your kids with the goats adorable, you’re also taking some time away from your busy life to relax and de-stress.
Pet and Feed Exotic Animals
Get the kids away from the screens for a day and bring them to a petting zoo where they can touch, feed, and interact with all kinds of farm and exotic animals. Most petting zoos have domestic animals like sheep and goats, of course, but some have exotic animals like llamas and alpacas.
Fun and Memorable Experiences
In the end, petting zoos are just plain fun. Make memories, have fun as a family, and take a break from life for a while.
Visit the Petting Zoo at Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
Next time you’re at Robinette’s this September or October, check out our fun petting zoo for all ages. Call us at (800) 400-8100 to learn more about the zoo, as well as our winery, bakery, and seasonal activities.