Animal Encounter Experiences
At DK Farms & Gardens, we’re all about creating meaningful, up-close animal experiences—whether you’re here to feed, learn, snap the perfect photo, or simply have fun. Pricing does not include general admission. Some encounters require advance reservations,
so be sure to plan ahead
Hands-On
Animal Interactions
Little Pig
Encounters
Encounter Pricing:
$21 Per Guest With Admission
Coming Soon This January
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Learn all about our unique and fun Juliana Pigs
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Take photos with the small pigs
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15 minute experience.
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Have the piggy on your lap
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Ages 6 & up only. Paid Particapent at least 18 years old are required to be with any minors.
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WILL BE Available Every Day
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Zoo admission is included with experience ticket for a normal non-festival day.
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Sign Waiver in Advance
Encounter Pricing:
$10 Ages 12+
$6 A Guest Under 12
WALK-INS No Reservations
Required. Available Everyday 10-4pm
Goat & Cow Encounter
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Get all day access to go in with the most adorable litlle Dwarf Pygmy Goats & our Micro Mini Highland Cow
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Take selfies with the little goats & mini cow
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No time limit and multiple revisits allowed in the day
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Sit in a chair and find a goat might jump on you.
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For adults bring in feed for the ultimate paparazzi goat experience
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Available everyday 10am-4pm
Included with VIP Day or VIP Year Pass
Become A Zoo Keeper
It's time to get your hands dirty on the farm. Learn the behind the scenes of our farm & gardens. Get up and personal to the animal spaces and help the farm with exhibits & garden upkeep. Find all of its hidden treasures and learn what it takes to own farm animals.
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The Zoo Keeper program allows participants to perform zoo tasks and are supervised by a qualified professional staff member
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Some of the tasks that a Zoo Keeper may perform include:
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Assist with diet preparation and feeding of the animal collection
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Learn animal handling skills
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Improving & Learning about garden upkeep
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Assist with grooming and/or cleaning animal areas.
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Spend some time getting closer with exclusive access to animal exhibits!
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1 hr 30 min
35 US dollars
PONY RIDES
Encounter Pricing:
$10 A RIDER
50 POUNDS & UNDER
WALK-INS No Reservations
Required. Available Everyday 10-4pm
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Meet & Greet the Ponies
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4 Laps around our Pony Pasture
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Get A picture of your child on or next to pony
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Give a treat or a pet on the side
Included with VIP Day or VIP Year Pass
Great For All Ages!
FREE WITH BASE ADMISSION
WALK-INS No Reservations
Required. Available Everyday 10-4pm
🐰 Over 30 Bunnies to Hold, Pet & Snuggle
🌸 Soft, Sweet, and Super Social – perfect for all ages!
📸 Adorable Photo Ops – bring your camera for the cutest pics
🥕 Unlimited Time inside our under-cover building
🐣 Perfect for Little Ones – calm, gentle, and family-friendly