Landmark Review: This is a great place to bring your kids…read morewhich rivals Lamb's Farm up in Libertyville. In some ways it is even better. Well kept, clean, and lots of up close experience with animals. This is owned by Champaign Park district. It has a petting zoo with lambs, donkey, and small goat which you can visit from 3-5 pm everyday. Otherwise you can see horses, pigs, peacock, chickens, and even turtles. There is a small playground area off to the side that little ones will like. All and all fun for little kids and best of all free! Donations accepted to help feed the animal if you feel incline. Hidden deals: FREE

Not sure why I haven't been here before, I've lived in this town for 17 years. This is practically…read morea miniature zoo (with farm animals). There were so many cool animals to see and the entrence is free! This is a great place for kids of all ages and adults alike. Perfect place to kill a couple of hours looking and playing with cuddly creatures. Highly recommended this place.

We really enjoyed our visit at this reindeer ranch! The gift shop was filled with lots of reindeer…read moreand Christmas products, an old-school furnace in the middle to keep it nice and toasty, an upstairs full of colorful Christmas decor and trinkets. The highlight was the running train in the middle on top floor as you sit and sip on the hot cider while waiting for our reindeer tour at around noon. Luckily at the time we went we were the only once so we basically got a private tour. Who knew reindeers love graham crackers? It had snowed a couple days before so it was so special to see all the reindeer in the snow. The lovely gal answered a lot of our questions about the farm and the reindeer and my 4 yo daughter really loved feeding and patting the friendly and soft reindeers. It looked like they had a fun playground and an onsite cafe (it was closed) and some other amenities around but they were all covered in snow when we went. The only thing is it would have been nice if they plowed their parking lot after the snow for safety. This was in the same town we were visiting family so it was very close. I thought it was worth the price ($12) and I would recommend this for other families to come check out with their little ones and have a unique experience!

Such a cute little place. Did the corn maze with a bunch of friends, was so fun despite the heat…read more The little christmas shop was super cute. I wish they had some proper drinks like cider or something for the hot days but they just had this smashed pumpkin pie with icecream and a donut on top. It was delicious but a whole lot of sweet assortments I guess. Would love to return and do the maze in moonlight, if not for the horror movies I watched

When visiting Decatur a must stop is the Scovill Zoo. Lots of animals to look at. Great concession…read morestand with tasty snacks. Not big but you can easily spend a couple of hours exploring. If you are a member of a reciprocal zoo the admission is half off.

Great zoo for kids. Thirty-two separate exhibits including a petting zoo - mainly with goats but…read morealso a couple other animals like a pig and a zebu. Awesome playground. Great carousel. The size is great for kids that are prime zoo age - it took me about 80 minutes to see the entire zoo - great for a couple hour event - big enough for that - not so big to really tire them out. Wide variety of animals. Highly recommend.

We were at the Forsyth Fest this weekend and ran across this mobile petting farm. Very nice family…read morerunning it and they were walking around and telling everyone all about the animals and the animals are all so nice and very cute!! We could even buy some food and feed the animals!! Very nice and organized setup! They will do private parties and Birthday parties too!

From the owner: We are a small family farm that travels with our mini sized farm animals to various community…read moreevents, carnivals, festivals. They are raised in a very hands-on and loving environment, so they love all the affection and attention. Guess how the opportunity to feed, take pictures with, and even hold some of our mini sized furry farm friends. we are available for any size event from a birthday party to a corporate event. We also offer pet therapy at nursing homes and educational programs such as assemblies and classroom buddies that meet quarterly to introduce one animal to your classroom.

Nice little zoo! We took advantage of a free admission day. The kids had a blast, staff was very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable & its so nice to not having outrageously priced food (we all ate for under $15) would definitely return in the future.

Love this zoo! Very cute! However think the birds could have better enclosures somewhere for them…read moreto fly around.

Pumpkin Creek Farms is an absolute gem and a fantastic destination for families and friends looking…read morefor a fun and memorable day out. The farm is beautifully maintained and offers a wide range of activities that cater to all ages. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the welcoming and festive atmosphere. One of the highlights is the pumpkin patch, where you can pick your own pumpkins--perfect for carving or decorating. The corn maze is a blast, providing just the right amount of challenge and fun. There are also hayrides, petting zoos, and plenty of photo opportunities that make for great keepsakes. The staff at Pumpkin Creek Farms are friendly and helpful, ensuring that everyone has a great experience. The farm also offers delicious seasonal treats, like cider donuts and hot apple cider, which add to the overall charm of the place. It is also incredibly affordable! Everything is included with admission. Which is $9 a person and I believe it is 2 and under that are free! Pumpkin Creek Farms is an awesome spot for a day of fun, learning, and making wonderful memories. Highly recommended for a fall outing!

Great family friendly fun place! It was cheap and offered multi things to do for the kids! The…read moredonuts were also amazing!

Been there several times when my great nieces were small! My favorite zoo in the Midwest. Has…read morePeoria zoo beat to hell! Great animals inside and out, small ridable children's merri-go-ride. I love this place and I am 72!

Good place to explore with children in Bloomington. It turns out to be a bigger place than it…read morelooks. Miller Park Zoo is the highlight of this big public park and one of the best things about the city as well. Bad thing is there's an admission price. This is worth it for looking around once, and you can also get a membership if planning to come more times. Even though it's kind of small, it feels there's a lot inside and you can be here awhile. It's got an interesting history. The beginnings of the zoo started when a circus lion cub was found on this site around 1900, and the city named him Big Jim. After he died in 1912, funds were raised to open the Koetthoefer Animal Building. The zoo began lots more expansion in 1960 with the building that became the Tropical Rainforest Exhibit, and pools were built for sea lions and otters. A lot of animals have come and gone. There's currently flamingos at the entrance, monkeys, the Koetthoefer Animal Building has gibbons, langurs, and snow leopards, giant anteaters, lots of birds including bald eagles, the ZooLab has frogs and insects, several tortoises and there's wolves. It's about $9 admission for adults. They have a program called Junior Zoo Keeper that students can start in 5th grade, and they volunteer to learn and train. Good experience. This is an opportunity for local students. Have to say it's a good zoo for the city. It's located in the middle of the park. This is particularly a good one for young children, but it's open for everyone, so it's also okay for adults or whoever.

Thank goodness for word of mouth, or I never would've found this place. It sits in the middle of…read morethe country, and is very easy to miss passing by if you aren't looking for it. I think I've seen 1 billboard in Champaign / Urbana for here.. maybe. But, a coworker of mine suggested I go and thank goodness she did. The food here is so delish. We got the chef tasting and wine pairing. 5 courses + 5 wines. The muscles we were served for the entree were the star of the show; Especially the sauce they were served in - killer. It's not particularly "fancy" inside, given you're on a farm. But, it is cute and clean. Do be weary when ordering because our bill came to just under $300 for 2 with the tasting menu. There are many other cheaper options on the menu and their menu is clearly priced online so there are no blindsides. This is a great place to go for a birthday dinner or celebration. You will enjoy the food (and the goats)

Really beautiful farm with a store and restaurant (Caprae) on the premise. You can pet the goats…read moreand enjoy playing bags or bocce ball. There is a nice walking path to enjoy on the farm as well. Take a peek into their creamery window!

We took our children camping here and it was great! Our daughter had a blast petting the bunnies,…read moreriding the horse, jumping on the trampoline, and running around. She met a new friend there and now they're pen pals. So fun! The bathroom was clean and new. Julie was very helpful. We will definitely be back.

From the owner: We are only open for special Events, Summer Camps, and Classes. Please call ahead!read more