Dunham Farm is a great little secret in the area. I have gone several times with my grandchildren…read moreand enjoyed the personal experience Todd gives to visitors. We primarily went there to see the Capybaras but were amazed to find and enjoy a variety of different animals. Dunham Farms has Emus, Pygmy Goats, Red Pheasants, 2 different types of Tortoises and more. It's a wonderful place to visit with family and friends. It requires an appointment so Todd can devote individual time to you. Lots of fun and memories to share.

We had a great time with the capybaras. Todd was a wonderful host…read more Yes, this is a "premium" experience, but the whole family had fun.

We went for my birthday and had such a great time. They've only been open for less than a year (if…read moreI'm remembering right), and since it's on private property, it doesn't really feel like a zoo at all. You're literally stepping onto a their land and it's immediately clear how loved and well cared for all the animals are. The family who owns it shared stories about each animal--how they were rescued, where they came from, and their personalities. Everything was really clean and well kept, and you can tell a lot of thought went into how the animals live there. Comfort of the animals seem to be top priority. While we were there, staff were in the kitchen cutting up fresh fruit for them. They were able to share education related to each animal and what each requires. They also have a waitlist for abandoned/unwanted animals because so many people trust them for rescuing exotic animals. You can tell they built their whole life around the animals. It's such a unique place, and I can't wait to go back.

We had SUCH a special time at Funky Monkey Ranch today. The up close encounters with the animals…read morewas so unique and fun! The animals have beautiful habitats to live in and are clearly very well loved. We look forward to coming back and having more incredible encounters with these amazing animals!

Loved feeding the animals, camels mouth is so soft and not drooling! The bears are a real fun part…read moreof it. I recommend it for a day trip!

The owner is a pretty rough character. I can't imagine how he treats the animals when the zoo is…read moreclosed and there are no patrons around. I've been a few times, and I've got to say, it's a very disappointing experience. Take your money elsewhere.

This is such a hidden gem. We wanted to take some pumpkin patch photos without the crowd and…read moretraffic. It's quite a balancing act when trying to coordinate with a toddler and infant. Ruby Creek Family Farm was the perfect spot. It was only a 20 minute drive from north Fort Worth. You have to sign a waiver at the entrance. For admission, it's $12 per person. Free for 24 months and younger. They take either cash or card. No wait line to get in on a Sunday afternoon for us. The parking is free, and they have a huge lot. It's a short walk from the parking lot to the farm. I love that everything was spaced out from the photo-op areas to the play structures. Let's just say I had a great time making the entire family take cute photos with pumpkins. My son had a blast going up and down the slide. He also enjoyed running on the large jump pad. The live music in the background really set the mood. We didn't pay extra for the hayride. If the kiddos had more stamina, we would have stayed a little longer to look at the farm animals and checkout the food. Overall, we had a great time. Beautiful fall photos were captured, and precious memories were made.

My husband and I came to ruby creek for the first time and it was great! It's all kid centered…read moreactivities and fun! The price of $12 per adult is great compared to others. Free parking and the food is great and at a good price. Definitely bring hand sanitizers and wear something that keeps you and the kids cool!

Had an amazing time visiting this place. They were very friendly and accommodating. Highly…read morerecommend.

Nannette was the absolute best! She took time out of her day to make my kids day amazing! Not only…read morewas she patient, with my kids who started off too scared to feed the animals, but she also went above and beyond showing us around! The farm is huge and beautiful. They even have an air bnb on the farm! Thank you Preston trail farms for such a warm welcome! (California to Texas)

Best place to get your farm fresh eggs and to bring your kids! The goats are so very friendly and…read morelove pets! We get to grab fresh eggs and the kids have some outdoor fun as well.

From the owner: We strive to help people live planted in God by eating healthy farm fresh food and seeing the…read morewonder of his Creation in farm life! Follow us on Instagram: @liveplantedco We hope to open soon for farm classes, petting zoo, and more!

We went at the end of the blackberry season and easily filled our buckets in just under an hour! It…read morewas so beautiful.

This is a wonderful organic you-pick blackberry farm! They've expanded what they offer, their…read moreromantic date nights are especially fun. The drive to the farm is beautiful and the owners are so kind! I purchased a blackberry bush from them last year and it's doing beautifully, as seen in my attached picture.

Timberview Farmstead opened in March of 2024, and this was my first. I am filled with joy and can…read moreguarantee I will be back and in the meantime, sharing this gem with my friends and neighbors! Timberview will be a huge establishment; I wish them the best of luck as they continue to grow! Typically, there are 30 - 40 people who come to the events. They also do field trip days where they have 120 kids at a time doing all the fun activities and meeting the animals. My friend and I got lucky to have a near private tour with us and grandparents with their grandkids. Seth was kind enough to show us all around, teach us all about the animals and this wonderful place. Normally, it is more free roam. The summer schedule runs as follows: Daily Farm Schedule 10:15 AM Rabbit Races at the Small Animal Barn 10:45 AM Petting Tables at the Small Animal Barn 11:15 AM Sheep and Goat Walk Meet in front of the Large Animal Barn 12:15 PM Hold the Chickens at the Poultry Barn 1:00 PM Daily Theme Activity Each day is a different activity, and those are: TEA PARTY TUESDAYS Join us for afternoon tea with the bunnies! WATER WEDNESDAYS Bathe the goats, water the plants, and feed the ducks! TAKE HOME THURSDAYS Come pick up a farm activity to bring home! FISHING FRIDAYS Pick up a pole and head to boathouse! I loved the rabbit races. Getting to pick your rabbit, and then they put on race music for the bunnies to get excited and run. It is so fun. Reese and Waffles won our races, so you can try those two bunnies for your races. They did let us know two bunnies that we could not pick because they just had babies or were pregnant. They take good care of their animals here! Another activity that we thoroughly enjoyed was the goat and sheep walk. It unlocked a new joy for me. Seeing kids walk a goat or sheep. There is nothing quite like it! One child walked the mama goat, and the baby followed the whole way. One sheep (Ana) decided she did not want to go for a walk and dug her heels in the ground, so they let her go out to the pasture. Again, nothing is forced. If the animal doesn't want to or is tired, they get a pass. I can't wait for their fall activities! They plan to be open every Saturday in October and will have pumpkins and likely a small hay maze. December plans are unknown, but they may also be open on Saturdays, so follow their Facebook page and website for details to come. In the future, they hope to have a farmers market, coffee shop, and eventually a restaurant. Right now, their produce is sold to Tacos Oasis, a restaurant down the road and a catering company. We got to see them harvesting microgreens during the visit. Seth taught us about aquaponics, a method of growing lettuce in water from fish, which combines hydroponics with raising fish in tanks. About 20 employees work here, and the 5 or so that we got to interact with were welcoming and honestly, heartwarming to chat with. Seth obviously stands out because he walked around with us for two hours, but also T. She is a midwife who is changing up careers and a very pleasant person to chat with about the animals. The last thing I'll note. For being a farm, it is shocking how clean this place is! They do a great job keeping the floors clean. Ample hand washing stations and a few bathrooms in some buildings. The one thing I found missing was a diaper changer. It's possible they have one, but just not in the rabbit barn bathroom. Come enjoy, stay as long as you can, and definitely become a member to get the most joy from this place! Pack water, snacks, and a full lunch so you and the kids can stay happy during your visit. You can also visit Taco Oasis down the road afterward like we did! Check out all my pictures for detailed captions on cool things we saw.