This spot is wild!…read more We FINALLY took a trip to Action Wildlife today and it was ABSOLUTELY worth the drive. There are multiple spaces to explore when you come in. First, YES you want the big feed pail. Lots of animals. When you first drive in you come upon the museum, gift shop, and play area. They still had their corn pit set up in the play area and that was a big hit with our little one. What you see out in front of you to access is the walking/driving section. You can choose to take this walk or park your car as you visit the animal areas. It goes all the way from the small capybara enclosure to highland cows and so many in between! If you drive straight back you will get to the big green barn near the blue silos. That bar is the petting barn and where you will do encounters. We did the baby highland cow encounter and got to spend a half hour with Hank. Feeding, brushing, petting, and just enjoying his company. We brought in our 1 year old and she loved it! As you leave that barn there is another play area to the left and if you follow it past the camels you'll see the sign for hayride and drive through safari. You can go right down that small road and it'll lead you to a drive around where you're supposed to stay in the car and drive on the enclosure to see a bunch of animals. We didn't do the hayride but it's back there. It loops all the way back, so no worries about figuring out how to get back. We felt that this was BEYOND worth our time and loved all of the up close interactions. Will be returning!

Who knew you could see animals that I thought could only be seen on Safari right here in CT!! So…read moredarn cool. Zebra camels ! We loved it had such a great time. Beautiful scenery. Beautiful animals that looks so happy to be there. These folks are doing a great job. Would highly recommend!

two by two zoo is so professional. loved when they come to visit our nursery school. the…read morechildren love this as well as the teacher.

Hands down, the best birthday party activity for my twins. The Two by Two Zoo was amazing. My kids…read moreand all dozen plus friends got a chance to interact with several animals, including a bearded dragon, chinchilla and baby kangaroo! They were great with all of the kids, fielding questions left and right and making each child felt heard and ensuring that all the animals were treated well. My place was spotless afterwards. Highly, highly recommend!!

I came here for a birthday party and it was the first time visiting this farm. It is pretty cute…read moreand the birthday party was held in a small building with its own kitchen. The kids had fun feeding the farm animals. I will have to admit I had fun too. There are all sorts of farm animals, such as chickens, cats, dogs, goats, horses, bunnies, pigs and more. I am a cat person and I enjoy looking for the barn cats. The place is pretty clean for a farm and the kids enjoy the tractor ride. All the employees were nice and friendly. If you're planning a fun kids party, this is a great place for them.

You can't miss the iconic large red barn that has the word EGGS, but backwards on it. Flamig Farm…read morehas been in existence since 1907; located in West Simsbury. First visit, I got there around 4:40 and they were closing at 5; it was a short trip because I just wanted to get some eggs. The employee said they were closing soon and so was the petting zoo when I first walked in; I mentioned I was going to be quick and just wanted to get some eggs. I didn't know they had a petting zoo so I made a plan to go back again another time. The store was your typical farm stand, they had eggs, honey, cookies, apparel, and various of other knick knacks. They were having a sale, buy one dozens eggs ($7) and get one dozen free. The chickens were laying too many eggs and they wanted to get rid of as many as possible. The second time, I got in earlier in the day and purchased petting zoo tickets; $8 per person over 2 years old/under 80 years old and for an additional $2, you can purchase feed. I highly recommend getting the feed, the animals loved it. The petting zoo was bigger than I thought. There's even a playground with benches and picnic tables. The place seemed clean and the animals seem well taken care of. We saw pigs, llamas (my favorite), sheep, goats, alpacas, peacocks, cows, ponies (another favorite), donkeys, bunnies, chickens, and a black cat.Inside the shop, there were baby chicks, birds, and guinea pigs. There were signs explaining what type of animals, facts, and their story/names throughout. They also offer pony and tractor rides for an additional fee. There's a huge pavilion with picnic tables; you can bring your own food in. Also, there is an Airbnb onsite and people book their weddings there. There are many events hosted there as well; children programs and summer camps are popular ones. My kids and I had a blast petting and feeding the animals. I highly recommend!

We were driving by, and spotted these little beauties. We asked the owners if we could get out and…read morelook at the ponies, lama and donkey! My 3 yr old had a smile from ear to ear. The ponies came up to let us pet them. The lama had a funny face while eating. We stayed about 45 min just watching them eat! Times have changed. You don't see this on the side of the road anymore. It was such a pleasure to see. Thank you to the owners for letting us do this!

From the owner: Aspen Hill Farm is a family owned and operated pony business, providing parties, tractor rides,…read morepetting areas and more since 1990. We rent out ponies for all occasions, including but not limited to birthday parties, school events, church picnics, family reunions, day cares and more. If you need a pony we’ll be there or you can bring your function to us at our Western Party Room where kids can step back in time and enjoy the farm life!

Great place for you to come in enjoy your day & Have a…read morepicnic & visit the animals here " Please come visit us

Beyond upsetting that the city is able to run this zoo in 2025. The animals are not adequately…read moretaken care of and do not have enough space. Wish people would stop thinking this is a great place to bring children.

Great meat, beautiful farm, and adorable animals makes a great place for ta stop with the family!read more

Beautiful well kept farm with rolling hills, friendly staff and outstanding fresh foods. My buddy…read moreis local and this is his go to spot for meats and eggs. The food is fresh and simply tastes better than your usual city grocery store offering. The animals are well cared for and when you walk the grounds you can tell the farm is organized and properly run. My son had a blast watching the sheep grazing on the hill, the flock of geese marching around with the lead goose barking orders, the cute farm dog (boxer) and the hen house complete with a rooster crowing and guarding his peeps! The market has tons of different types of meats so bring a cooler and load up! The grounds are extensive so we didn't get to see the other animals. Meat wise you can taste the difference and although it's pricey you get what you pay for! Awesome stop if your in the area.

This farm is so much fun! The animals are happy and friendly. The goats ran to greet us when we…read morearrived. We brushed them and petted them. All of the animals were well cared for happy to have visitors. It was a magical day. We will definitely visit again.

I've been to Highwire Deer & Animal Farm several times now and it never gets old! Here's what it's…read moreall about: I would describe it as a small farm/petting zoo/animal sanctuary. The entrance fee is $12 per person (cash only) and animal food is available for purchase ($1 per cup). Once you go inside, the large fenced-in area, you'll find smaller pens, each with different animals inside. Some of the animals you'll find here are rabbits, deer, pygmy goats, kangaroos, a miniature horse, zebra, camel, emus, capybara, peacocks, and several others. Some of these animals you can feed/pet (deer, goats, horse) while others you can only look at (emus, camel, zebra, kangaroos). There are signs that tell you which animals are safe to feed/pet and which are not. The goats are actually free-roaming and so you can sit on the ground or a bench and pet/feed them, play with them, etc. There is also a picnic area where you can sit and eat lunch, etc. No public restrooms on the property, but there is one porta-potty. Overall this is a really cool spot to bond with some really cute animals, and a great place to bring the kids!

So sad...according to the Berkshire Eagle, Susan Sellew made her last batch of her legendary Rawson…read moreFarm goat cheese and closed in early 2023. We missed our annual Berkshires trip last year so we didn't know. Planning a return, we were concerned about Rawson still in business and we were right to be concerned. Since the earl 2000s we shopped the self service creamery, saw the cheese being made, enjoyed watching the goats graze and we consumed a ton of the best fresh goat cheese in America. And now it's no longer. RIP Rawson Brook Farm, we miss you.

Nestled into a hillside, complete with rolling pastures, is the humble operation that is Rawson…read moreBrook Farm, producer of over 450 pounds of delicious Monterey Chevre every week. On a bright Sunday afternoon, we visited the farm and had the opportunity to chat with the founder and owner, Susan, and learn more about the start of the farm and it's current inhabitants: goats! Susan began the farm from scratch with the family land and a few goats. Part of the "Back To The Land" movement, she built the farm in 1984 and currently breeds goats every year, resulting in about 80-90 kids born each season. She feeds them organic grass and hay and knows every single goat by name--no easy feet when they are easily 150 goats on hand at all times! We arrived at just the right moment, having the opportunity to see some newborn baby goats (literally born that moment!) and hold some goats that were only a few weeks old. The cheese is bought on an honor system (leave the money in a bin by the refrigerator) and can be found in a small room just behind the stalls where the goats are kept. If you love goat cheese or have an interest in natural farming practices, visit Susan and her goats at Rawson Brook Farm!

Where do I even start?! I can't say enough great things about our experience hosting our sister's…read morebridal shower at Castle Hill Farm. It was perfect in every way! The weeping willows, the beautifully decorated spacious pavillion, the goats spending some time with us, and the hospitality of the Paproski family. Diana, Stephanie, and Dan could not be more accommodating and helpful! The bride-to-be was on cloud nine and loved Diana, who thoughtfully checked in during the shower. A perfect day and venue! Beautiful memories that we will have forever!

Castle Hill Farm is a farm that opened in Newtown, Connecticut in 1927. It was founded by the…read morePaproski Family who have owned it for four generations. Now a retired dairy farm, Castle Hill Farm was once the second largest supplier of dairy products in Fairfield County. In spite of the farm's retired status, the Paproski Family work hard to preserve their 100+ acres through continuing the production of hay and corn fields, growing Christmas trees and seasonal vegetables. In addition to their Farm Stand, Castle Hill Farm also has a petting zoo, hayrides, a Sunflower Stroll, a Corn Maze, a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, and other various attractions at different times throughout the year. The farm is also available to book for events such as weddings and baby showers. My family and I recently visited Castle Hill Farm to see their Sunflower Stroll. First we stopped off in their farm stand which was filled with all sorts of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and even local honey. We decided to purchase some delicious looking Graffiti Eggplant as well as a handmade candle that had an intoxicating vanilla aroma. Afterwards we headed into the Sunflower Stroll. Our son had so much fun looking at all of the pretty flowers and pointing out all of the bees. Co-owner Stephanie Kearns told us about other things the farm will be offering in the coming months, including hayrides, the pumpkin patch, and other Fall Fun activities. Autumn is our favorite time of year so we'll definitely be back! Get out and see the Sunflower Stroll while you still can!

Please don't visit this place, I beg you all not to take your money here. This is a disgusting…read moreplace! They have a poor elephant and giraffe living in total solitude, sleeping on concrete, exhibiting clear signs of stress and loneliness while the USDA continues to pass their inspections. The other two elephants have died leaving only one female elephants that has lived on concrete for over 45 years! These are social and intelligent creatures being treated like garbage just because they can make the owners a few bucks.This is no way to treat animals! A place being run by the worst of humanity, I beg of you all please don't patronize them. They need to retire these animals to a sanctuary where they can live the lives they were born to live.

The animals looked so sad. It was obvious that they never got to leave their pens. Baby animals…read morelaying in filth. No workers monitoring what was going on so anyone could walk up and potentially injure one of these poor creatures. Pony dressed up to take pictures that was unable to move. Probably hasn't moved all day. Probably never gets to take a break. Could see in his poor little eyes that he was broken . Incredibly expensive to walk in the door, once you get in everything costs more money. Not worth it.