Visit the Farm

Our animals can’t wait to meet you!

A woman wearing a gray cap is cuddling a donkey outdoors near a white fence.

Excited to Meet You!

We can’t wait to meet you! Please keep in mind we only schedule a few weekly groups to keep our sanctuary peaceful and calm for the animals. We currently have 30+ animals: horses, mini horses, mini donkeys, a cow, pigs, bunnies, cats, and dogs. 

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to interact with the animals in the barnyard or paddocks and feed and pet them.​​

Farm visits donation

$40/family

Your visit fee is a 100% tax deductible donation. We run 100% on generous donations like yours!

A fluffy white rabbit with floppy ears sitting on grass in a wire enclosure.
A person in a hoodie hugging a black cow wearing a purple halter.
Two women sitting on a blue bench, smiling, with two donkeys near them in an outdoor fenced area.

What to Expect

Storybook Farm is a little different than the typical “Petting Zoo?

YOUR VISIT WILL INCLUDE

  • Meet and greet our animals and listen to their stories of rescue and redemption

  • Learn how to feed and care for each animal group

  • Sit in our outdoor Bunny Play yard and interact with our Holland Lops and Mr. and Mrs. Pickles

  • Relax on a bench and get lots of donkey hugs

  • Feed our sweet miniature horses

  • Hugs with Hope

  • Learn about the moral virtues of each animal group and how we can apply that to our own life.

  • Take home Coloring Page of your favorite Storybook Farm Animal

Before your visit to Storybook Farm, please review the do’s and don’ts to make your experience both enjoyable and safe.

Black and white piglet standing on dirt ground outdoors.

Before you visit

For the protection of our animals, the facilities, and your safety, we have some Storybook rules we follow. Please read ALL the do’s and don’ts for you and your family or group.

What to DO

- DO plan to take time just sitting with the animals
- DO wear close toed shoes. (This is mandatory for your safety)
- DO book on line before coming
- DO park in the front driveway area
- DO follow the signs and enter on the right side of the property
- DO supervise your children at ALL times.
- DO use quiet voices and gentle hands around the animals
- DO bring a snack if you would like to use our picnic table area after your tour.
- DO wash your hands with soap and water before leaving at our washing station.
- Use the bathroom before you come. We have no public facilities here.

What NOT to do

  • DO NOT wear open-toed shoes.
    DO NOT let your children climb on the gates or farm equipment
    DO NOT open gates or doors without permission Farm tour/Visit
    DO NOT put your fingers in the bunny cages
    DO NOT walk or run up behind a horse or donkey
    DO NOT enter the property without booking your tour on line.

  • DO NOT pick up the bunnies. Bunnies are prey animals and like to keep their furry feet on the ground.

FAQs

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FAQs *

  • Sanctuary means for life. When an animal is rescued by Storybook Farm, we are committing to providing for that animal’s needs for the duration of its lifespan. We currently do not adopt out animals like a traditional rescue organization. WE are a safe place for farm animals to find respite from neglect, abuse, over-work, and transience.

  • Closed toe shoes are required. Sneakers are permitted, but boots are recommended. Persons wearing sandals will be asked to change their shoes before entering the farm.
    Please dress in comfortable clothing that is appropriate for the weather.
    Layers are usually best!

  • You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or snacks with you for your visit! We have a turquoise picnic table available for visitor use. Please leave any food items for personal consumption in your vehicle until you are ready. We do not allow food inside the paddocks.

    Please plan to bring any other necessary items you may need: including water bottles, or items for personal medical needs. We have a small first aid kit for minor cuts, insect stings, etc., but we do not have an epipen for general use on site.

  • There are many opportunities to interact with our animals during your tour! Your tour guide will provide you with specific instructions for how to best and safely interact with different types of animals, as well as specific, individual animals.

    • You may interact freely with the animals in the main yard area but please wait for further instruction from personnel before entering any fenced or caged area.


      • Visitors are not allowed in the outdoor bunny play area.

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      • Please be kind to our animals. Running or chasing of the animals is not permitted. Please also do not pick up any animal without explicit permission.


      • Any visitor handling animals in a rough, unsafe, or inappropriate manner will be asked to leave. This is for YOUR safety.


      • For the safety of your children PLEASE supervise them at all times during your visit.

  • Yes! We provide visitors with treat buckets of assorted food items that are are appropriate to share with our animals in designated areas. We will instruct you how to feed the animals to keep you safe.

  • Like humans, our animals ALL have a special story to share. You can learn more about our animals by exploring the “Animals” section of our navigation bar above.

Book your farm visit!

We’re so excited to see you! 100% of your farm visit fee is a tax-deductible donation and goes towards the care of our animals and the maintenance of our sanctuary. Kids under 3 are free! Please include them in your booking so we can account for the number of visitors we have at one time.