This was a fun outing for kids - it was just exceptionally hot when we went. Workers were all very…read morefriendly. You get pretty large cups of feed to feed a nice variety of animals. Going in with the deer is a fun experience - kinda overwhelming because they can get a little pushy. The pony ride was the highlight. You get to go around 3 times, and its parent-led, which was nice to have that experience with your kiddos. The animals seem so well taken care of here. Great experience, just know it doesn't have much more than an hour or so worth of time.

My two kids enjoyed the day (age 2 and 8). I recommend this place. There arA lot of games for young…read morekids plus animals for hours of fun.

What a great visit! Our tour guide Curtis was so great! He knew a lot and made us feel really…read morewelcome. The animals are friendly and so sweet! We had a great time at the farm!

We had the best time at Winchester Creek. Perfect stop for our whole party (grandparents, parents,…read moretoddler). Very clean and happy animals. Our toddler enjoyed feeding treats to quite a few different animals. They give you the option to purchase treats when buying tickets online - totally worth it. Our guide for the tour was so informative and you could tell she genuinely loved the farm & animals. Gift shop was adorable. They had different farm cheeses and eggs and we wished we would've had a cooler with us to travel with some cheese. Overall great stop!

amazing spot for a birthday party! we had our son's 3rd birthday there and the variety of animals…read moreis incredible! Kangaroo, prairie dog, baby ducks and chickens, a baby goat, baby pig, and baby cow. the cutest spot ever. plus great amenities for gathering to have a meal or snacks. the kids all had a blast and honestly, it was fun for adults too.

From the owner: We a local family farm that loves agriculture! We have a petting zoo party venue, we breed…read moreminiature dachshunds & toy Aussies, raise nigerian dwarf goats, Jacob sheep, zebus, beef cows, and more!

Jake and his wife run this wonderful animal rescue and petting zoo. I got to meet Jake who is such…read morea man of peace, knows all his animals personally, strives to keep his animals' area clean and happy, is quite the storyteller and is always looking for new opportunities to expand their business. Jake takes the time for you to meet & pet the animals, explain how they care for the animals including other animals off site. He is an engaging, positive person who always has kind & motivating messages for you. His wife and him just opened a small mineral mine and an available Airbnb for visitors who want to spend more time at their farm and in nearby Bryson City, NC. They are planning to raise cattle, have outside movie nights and install a goat slide on the roof. Oh, usually expect to hear Jake's fav music, bluegrass & country, when you visit. Expect to leave with a big smile, some profound messages to dwell on and a sense of peace we city dwellers don't often feel these days.

Our family had an amazing experience here! Not only do you get a chance to get up close and…read morepersonal with goats and sheep (and little babies!) or whatever other animals are on location that day, we learned so much from the owner! He was so friendly and shared so much information with us on the animals and the area. Most of the animals are rescues. The place is clean and the animals are well taken care of. They are so full of personality and some couldn't get enough of our interaction with them. They are slowly expanding what they are offering and I can't wait to see what they do with the place. Please support them! It is well worth your time and money.

What a wonderful experience! The wagon ride and getting close to so many animals was fantastic. Buy…read morethe food bucket (heck, buy 2). The capybara and kangaroo encounters are extra but definitely worth it. Adam was really insightful and explained things very well. All the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a great way to spend a few hours and support an amazing, local organization.

What a fantastic place! Animals seemed to be well cared for. Lots of staff on hand watching…read morevisitors, answering questions and caretaking the animals. Wagon ride was fun and covered in admission costs. We paid extra for the capybara experience and it was WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! My son has an interest in working with animals for his career. The staff answered questions for him about how to get started. They had music playing which was nice and there were clean port-o-potties as well as hand washing stations and ample hand sanitizer. Gift shop was also a nice addition. Faves were capybara, Texas longhorns, an ostrich named Larry, the lemurs, and the monkeys who took grapes ever so gently from your hand. We had specific conversations with Skylar and Rhianna. Both were super helpful, knowledgeable and respectful of the animals and the patrons. Definitely go! Worth the trip!

We had The Charm Farm petting zoo come for our daughter's first birthday about 2 months ago and…read morethey were amazing! All the animals were super friendly, calm and clean. The handlers cleaned up after any "messes" very promptly and were enthusiastic about helping the kids experience the animals. Adults and kids enjoyed it all! Their pricing is extremely reasonable and I would book them again in the future. As a bonus, their animals mowed my yard where the pens were lol

From the owner: We are a family ran and operated mobile petting zoo. We love our animals and the joy it brings to…read moreothers. We service the upstate by bringing our sweet animals to parties, church functions, festivals, or school events. You plan the event, and we will bring the furry fun! We offer unique animal adventure experiences tailored to your needs! Whether it is a small birthday party, a large event, or a simple photo session we can help you find a package that works for you!

Great place for kids of all ages! The animals are well taken care of and the couple who run this…read moreare so nice. Had a great experience with our 4 year old granddaughter and her parents. Adorable bunnies, great pig named Winnie and donkey named Winston! You can feed the animals and children can have a pony ride around the farm on Elsa. Charming place and well worth your time!

From the owner: Our Obstacle Course Pony led ride and feeding playing with all the farm animals is $10 per kiddo…read more Little Rascal Fishing is $8.00 per kiddo, We supply the poles and worms and Our Little Rascal Gem mining is $8.00 per bucket! Come have a Gem of a time! Horse Lessons ( for all ages) where we teach individuals independent riding 25 for 1/2 hr and 35 for hr Book your Birthday Pony Parties Fundraisers Summer Camps Schools field trips or any Special Event! Reserve the Venue at our Farm or We can bring the Farm to you! Franklin NC 828-421-3308

First time coming here and we were all a little nervous, but the staff was beyond friendly and very…read morehelpful. Clint was our guide and he was absolutely amazing, he made us feel safe and comfortable and most importantly confident. I highly recommended visiting.

My daughter and I visited Big Rock Dude Ranch during our trip to the Smoky Mountains because…read morehorseback riding was one of the experiences we were most looking forward to. Unfortunately, the experience was incredibly frustrating. There was little to no clear signage explaining where to check in or how the process worked. We waited at the "Riding Stables" counter, and when we finally spoke to an employee, we were simply told to stand by the stop sign at the stable. We waited there for nearly an hour before learning we were supposed to have purchased tickets first. No one at the counter mentioned that, even though we specifically told them we were there to ride and didn't know what to do. When I went back to buy tickets, I was told both riders had to be present, so I had to run back for my daughter, only to lose our place in line (we were next up). We were then told rides were assigned based on ticket purchase time, meaning we'd have to start all over again. Since we had a flight to catch, we had no choice but to leave without riding. We could've used that lost time for a nice breakfast and one last hike. To make matters worse, when I explained what had happened, the employee dismissed our concerns and said she was "just in charge of pictures and that we would probably still make our flight" even after starting the whole wait process over. Better signage, clearer instructions, and staff who take ownership of customer issues would have prevented this entire experience. The lady at the main ticket counter wasn't helpful either. Very disappointing.