Looking for a fun, hands-on experience for your kids in Northwest Michigan? Petting farms are a perfect way for little ones to get up close with a variety of animals, from goats and sheep to chickens and bunnies. Whether you're visiting or a local, these farms offer an educational and exciting adventure that the whole family can enjoy. Here’s a list of the top petting farms in Northwest Michigan where your kids can have a great time meeting and learning about animals!
A Yak or 2 Ranch (Mancelona, Antrim County)
Experience yaks and the family who raises them by visiting A Yak or 2 Ranch in Mancelona. Public and private tours are available. The farm is open from May - December, check their website for dates and hours of operation.
Cotton Creek Farms (Thompsonville, Benzie County)
Cotton Creek Farms is an Huacaya alpaca farm located in Thompsonville. They are a working farm, have an onsite store, and offer tours. The farm is open seasonally, check their website for dates and hours of operation.
Crystal Lake Alpacas (Frankfort, Benzie County)
A working alpaca farm in Frankfort that includes two boutiques and an animal park. The animal park features alpacas, Nigerian dwarf goats and miniature donkeys. The farm is open from May - December, check their website for dates and hours of operation.
G&D Alpaca Farm (Manistee, Manistee County)
An alpaca farm and boutique in Manistee. Visitors can feed and pet the alpacas, and read children's books in the reading hut.
The Hudson Farm (Cadillac, Wexford County)
Farm gifts and family activities, open for family outings, birthdays and more. You can also visit in October for their Fall Fest event.
Hungry Ducks (Charlevoix, Charlevoix County)
Hungry Ducks Farm is located next door to Castle Farms in Charlevoix. Visitors can enjoy an interactive petting farm, where they can feed goats, sheep and birds. Also available are carousel rides, hayrides, trout pond fishing and more! Open seasonally from May - September, check their website for dates and hours of operation.
Kiwidinok Farm (Boyne City, Charlevoix County)
Visitors at Kiwidinok Petting Farm can enjoy Tibetan Yak, alpacas, miniature goats, sheep, lambs, ponies, turkeys and more! Pony rides are also available for young children.
Northern Blessings Alpacas (Benzonia, Benzie County)
Northern Blessings Alpacas is an alpaca farm in Benzonia. Visit their herd of alpacas and farm store.
Pahl's Country Store (Buckley, Wexford County)
Pahl's Pumpkin Patch provides fun for the whole family! Visit in the fall for an up-close experience with goats, sheep, peacocks and more. While you're there, choose a pumpkin from their U-pick patch and enjoy homemade cider, donuts and other treats. Open seasonally each fall, check their website for dates and hours of operations.
Pond Hill Farm (Harbor Springs, Emmet County)
Pond Hill Farm's livestock barn is open year-round for visitors to see their goats and bunnies. While you're there, enjoy the playground, beautiful property and delicious food from their cafe!
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