The animals are concrete cages. They look miserable. The place is dirty and depressing. Someone please help these animals, I wish they had fields of grass to roam around in, but they don't they are in small confined spaces and it's depressing. read more

Came here with my boyfriend in hopes of being festive. I thought the place was okay. It's a farm that displays their animals in a petting zoo fashion. There are a variety of farm animals here, which is fun, and some of them are very sweet (I especially liked the baby goats, the bunnies, and cows). However, there didn't really seem to be much else going on. There was a little train that drives around the farm (which is essentially like a plot of land that you can see end to end of), a hay barn (that did not look like a place I wanted to go in), a little spot for pictures, some playground equipment for kids (swings, jungle gyms, etc.), and a small pumpkin patch for your standard festive pictures. I guess this place would be more interesting if you were to go with a child who you wanted to introduce to all the farm animals. However, it kinda broke my heart to see how some of the animals were being treated by the kids (especially the poor bunnies that were NOT supposed to be picked up). Overall, I was a little disappointed in coming here as there's not really a lot to do besides petting the animals. If it's close by for you and you have an animal loving child, maybe this would be an okay place to go. However, I will not find myself coming back. read more

My daughter always want to ride pony! Thanks God,I found it "Old MacDonald 's farm " when I google "zoo" . She have very fun here and doing all of her favorite things. read more

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Worth every penny love this place and you will too take the children for a fun day at old McDonald's the staff is great!!!

Maybe we went on the wrong day??? This place was boring! All of the animals are locked and caged. Had we not spent $1 on the animal feed, the only thing you can do is pet the animals through the gates. They pretty much have the basic farm animals: chickens, pigs, llamas, cows, turtles, rabbits, and plenty of billy goats. Most of them were laying down in their pens. They did have a train and I did see the men bring the ponies around for the rides. Our daughter is 15 months, and there wasn't much for her to do. We had a better hands-on experience for her at the zoo (at their petting farm). I was really looking forward to the free roaming animals I read in another review. read more

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I've been a skeptic for years as I've watched them improve and develop the place. Now that we have a kiddo, we made it out there. We had a great time, it's a lot larger and spread out than it looks from the road. Each animals species is in its own petting area, and I could see where their off exhibit spaces were. The pony rides were wonderful and I even got to lead our own pony! They staff were very friendly and made sure we got pictures with the horses. They also were keeping the pens clean and the bathrooms were spotless! They do accept credit cards, it's rather pricey at $12 per adult and per child. That adds up quick but it's good for an occasional outing! If it were cheaper I'd definitely visit more often! Some of the animals pens were locked but we could still pet and feed them from the outside. There were plenty of pens that were open for us to go in. I'm glad they give the animals a break every now and then. My kid also loved the giant culver play ground. If you go out back you can pet the horses and deer that are in their fields, they come up to the fence. All in all I was quite impressed! read more

I'm a native of the area and came to Old MacDonald's way back in the day, when I was a kid. I recently returned for another child's party with my toddler. While the train was still fun, I was quite upset about the state of the animals. I cannot remember if it was like this 25 years ago, but several of them appear out of it, unhappy and not well kept (as mentioned by other posters here). It was very sad to see, to the point where I will not be returning. I hope others consider the treatment of the animals when they come here, as I do believe it could be much, much better. Keeping them stuck in small concrete cages is not okay, and I don't want my son to think this is proper animal care. read more

Masks were required and being enforced by police officers. However, since it's outside with a ton of acres you can take them off when you are just with your family by yourselves! The park has a ton of room to roam around and it's awesome everything is included! Pumpkin patch is cute for pictures so bring a great camera! read more

This place doesn't look like much at first glance. Admission is $10 for each adult and a child. You have the option of buying feed bags so that you can feed the animals from your hand. There's also a snack bar in the front with the typical foods such as hot dogs, nachos, Frito pies, chips, etc and fountain drinks. There are benches and pavilions located throughout the farm. I think I remember there being 10 different numbered pavilions; all of varying sizes. Multiple playground areas with swings and other playground structures are scattered throughout. Simple things like a big sandhill and a small "barn" filled with hay can entertain the kids for longer than you would think. There is a train that you may ride on (for free) which goes around the whole farm. You can also ride a pony in its own ring. It's really just going in one circle and that's it but if it's not busy, you can probably ride for a couple more times. There are people-friendly deer that just roam freely throughout the property and they will come up right up to you for food. They are very cute and gentle. There is also a duck pond on the property which is fenced in all around making it safe for children to run wild and free all over without fear or falling into the pond. The animals are housed in separate pens in which you can actually go inside of and feed them instead of feeding them thru a wire fence barrier. The goats residing there seem to be very enthusiastic for food. They will poke their head through the fence to sort of hint at you that they want to be fed. Adults and children alike will enjoy seeing and interacting with the many different animals here such as the chickens, goats, lambs, donkeys, llamas, dairy cow, emu, peacocks, deer and more. The bathrooms here are pretty basic in nature. It's not super scary but it's not the best either. All I can say is that it's better than a Portapotty. The women's restroom has a changing table inside which is great for those moms whose kids are still in diapers. There's also a sink outside of the bathrooms if you just want to wash your hands. With the exception of the drab bathrooms, I actually think it's a great place to visit with your kids. You'll both have fun and it's not very expensive either. For the price you pay, the experience you get out of it is more than worth it!! read more

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$10 a person ! Pretty steep if you ask me for a big park with a couple of animals and entertainment for the kids. You can have the same fun without the animals at Discovery Greens for free. read more

I was very disappointed with this place. There was garbage all over the floor the tables where you can seat after buying food were dirty. I didn't see anyone cleaning at all. No social distancing while riding the little train they had. My family and i left within 10 mins upon arrival. The pumpkin patch was just a little section they had with a pumpkins and a place where you could take pictures read more

I love coming her with the kids every year... but the traffic is horrible....they need to put a police officer to guide traffic or a stop light goodness gracious!!! That is why I'm giving 2 stars it took me 45 min to get in to the place! read more

It's an OK place to take the kids.The animals could be in better shape, but they were kid friendly. I didn't notice a lot of staff roaming around making sure that everything was OK. I just saw a guy walking around with a shovel to clean a pin or two. The lines are long for the pony rides, as they have three ponies. I believe the biggest draw is the ability for the kids to get up close and personal and feed the animals. read more

Over priced with nothing to really do. Just a few animals to see and some hay with pumpkins. Train was packed. Definitely not worth the money. read more

A great place for kids! $8 per person (even kids) is kind of expensive but after seeing all the animals they had, I kind of understand. They had rabbits, pigs, sheep, chicken, cows, goats, llamas, ducks, ferrets, peacocks, deer, emu, etc. JUST CRAZY! And some of the pens are open so you can go in there with the animals. They have feeding bags for $1 which I thought was expensive but it lasted us for all the animals. They also have a big playground for the kids to play along with swing sets; the works. They have a train running around the "farm" and the line goes by fairly quickly. (We had a bit of a wait because a school was there.) There are plenty of tables for lunchtime so don't forget to pack something! They even had part of the barn open with hay for the kids to play in and swing off a rope. This place will entertain your child for the day. Plus each kid gets a free pumpkin! read more

Lyme Disease Contracted from Petting Zoo Animals My daughter contracted Lyme disease from an infected tick. When we called to inform them so they could ensure the animals were sprayed, and no one else would be infected, we were rudely dismissed and told that she couldn't have gotten it from there. A lack of care for their patrons well being, and a very dismissive attitude, when we were just looking to share the information and make them aware. read more

I feel so bad about all animals. All of them are kept in small cages. You can clearly see that all of them are so unhappy. Also, im sure that some of them are drugged, rabbits just lay in place. That's not normal. There was also deer, just lying all the time in one spot. Barely moving his head. It's not a good place. Somebody should take a look over there. When we asked lady at the front desk about animals, she felt really uncomfortable about the question, rolling her eyes. read more

It was okay. Not much animals to see mostly goats. We had fun it was a nice day, the kids enjoyed the train ride. Price went up to $15 per person. I understand they have up keep and need to pay employees and feed/take care of animals, but it was a one time thing for us. Not planning another visit any time soon. It was just okay. read more

I absolutely loved this place! The front staff were friendly and gave us a nice lecture on what they offered. What stood out the most was the guys who give you the train ride and pony rides. These guys were EXTREMELY friendly and went out of their way to make sure our kids had the very best time. Honestly it is because of those guys that I am giving this place a 5 star. It's a great place, but these workers going above and beyond made it such a wonderful day. Our kids were extremely happy and we will definitely come back. I highly recommend this place! read more

Do not go to this place! We initially went for the pumpkin patch. Was a busy weekend, probably because it's cheap fun, however I will never return to this place and in my opinion it should be shut down. The animals are not taken care of properly. The cages are small and there are no one deciding how many can be in the petting cages at once. The animals seem scared and in some cases completely out of it. We saw one animal just laying there not moving. It was awful! Hopefully the SPCA shuts it down sooner rather than later. This is not a farm but rather a prison for the animals. Awful! read more

This is a great place to take the kids! There are lots of farm animals and a big playground. IT IS REASONABLY PRICED - they do have to make a living and feed the animals. There are lots of picnic tables so take your lunch!!! Our daughter loved it - she could pet the animals and then if she was hesitant she could just watch them through the fence. She also loved the slide and playgrounds. GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS AND FAMILY!!! There is a train and places to have a bday party. 5 stars for family entertainment. CASH ONLY!! read more

A fun place to spend a day. Lots of animals. A few rides. Not the best, but not bad either. Bring a picnic! read more

Old MacDonald's Farm - Old McDonalds Train - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Humble, Texas

We took our adult children and grandchildren here back in October. All the years we lived in Houston, we never visited prior. It is reasonably priced and they sell inexpensive backs of animal feed. Everyone had a great time looking at and feeding the animals, playing on the playground equipment, riding the horses and the pumpkin patch. Each of the grandkids got to choose a pumpkin, which was included with their admission. We will definitely be back. read more

Place was perfect for a party we did for our son everyone loved it and the customer service was great. Recommend this place very clean restrooms and farm read more

What an enjoyable place to take your babies! We went on a GORGEOUS October morning and couldn't have had a more pleasurable time. You can go to Bear Creek Park and see most of the same animals for free but the difference here is that you can actually pet the animals, which my son loved! My sons favorite activities were definitely the train ride (he's super in to trains right now) and feeding the ducks (another one his favorite words at the moment). I wish there wasn't a line for the train because he literally screamed and threw a fit when it was time to get off. Great family place!! read more

I went here with my siblings this weekend. Seven dollars a person seems pretty steep, but I soon forgot about that when we were petting six or seven bambis that were running loose on the property. This place is great for kids, but I'd also forgotten how cool it is to experience being around some of these critters. Nothing like a baby goat trying to ram your leg or gnaw at your pant leg. Plus--I don't think I'd ever seen a Wallabee (sp?). I don't think I'd come here time and time again, but all in all--it's a cool place. read more

Terrible! The poor animals appear neglected, living in tiny enclosures in their own filth. Everything in the place is dated and not very clean. It's basically just a crap old zoo. read more

We went out with my daughter and my sister's b/g twins. It was 8.00 per person and we were swayed by the free pumpkin and all the activities. At the gate we were told we would have to pay for my sister's twins (who are 18 mos) even though the website says that 18 mos and under are FREE!! We should have just left then! Then, we pay get in and go the 'petting zoo' which was pretty filthy. The animal are in their pens, and you think that there would be people there making sure that the animals are behaving. Its a 'go at your own will' sort of thing, and the one that scared me was a cow where kids could walk right up. I see this as a disaster waiting to happen! :( The bathrooms were gross, the grounds are unkempt, and the staff was lackluster at best. The 'train' is in desperate need of renovations, and seeing how many people were there they can definately afford some upkeep on their grounds. NEVER EVER going back and I can't say that I am ever going to recommend this to anyone. Disappointing doesn't even come close. What a waste of 56.00!! BTW- your 'free' pumpkin is the same they sell at the stores as pumpkin pie ones. *roll eyes* read more

Had my 2 yr old sons birthday party here today.He and our guests really enjoyed it. They have animals, a train ride, a pool and playgrounds. Its also very affordable. The staff was awesome too! read more

We took our almost three year old son here last week. It was very very busy, there was a long line upon entry. $10 a head for everyone over 18 months. They have several play areas depending on age. Not the best but I've definite seen worse! They have ducks and geese and a couple emu (I believe) that are in a gated areas but you can purchase feed for $1 and toss to them. There are pinned in baby goats and pigmy goats that you can go in and actually pet, our son LOVED it! They also have llamas, calves, bunnies, pigs and a pony that you can do walk along rides with. We didn't do that as my son has been around horses off and on since birth so there was no need. They have a train ride that we took him on, it seats two per seat so one adult with one child is how it rides. It just takes you on a short ride around the farm. We enjoyed it but the line to ride was very long as well. We clearly came at peak time! Also upon entry, they give you a ticket for a free pumpkin (seasonal) to pic out for every child with paid admission from their pumpkin patch. They have a little area set up in there as well where you can take fall-ish pictures with hay and pumpkin decor. Concession stand as well with drinks and snacks. All in all, it was a nice experience. Perfect for your little ones probably 10 years old (max) and under. If you are a strong animal activist this place probably isn't for you as these animals are mostly rescues and are kept in small enclosures for long hours and are constantly aggravated by people. But that goes for just about any kind of amusement park with animals/zoos, etc. All in all if we are ever in the Houston/Humble area again it's a possibility we would return again. I would recommend it to anyone with small children who love animals. read more

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This place was awful as far as "pumpkin patches" go! If what you're looking for is a park that smells like a petting zoo then you'll be happy. Otherwise...you might want to just stick with your local churches pumpkins, because I promise you they'll be of higher quality than the ones at Old MacDonald. Sad disappointment for what should have been a fun day! read more

We had a ball! Lots to do, several Bday parties at the pavilions and everyone was nice and friendly, the pony ride and train rides were nice, the place isn't super big but very nice, several animals and friendly staff. The animals were engaging and seemed to really enjoy ppl. We will do it again. read more

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First impressions are very important! I paid to get in here with my brother and my daughter (32.25) then went to inquire about party booking. The teenager who claimed to be the event coordinator, named Emily, was pretty rude. It seems like they make a killing on parties anyways but that is no reason to be rude to people asking questions. Also, the pool was closed and the animals were all kept in very small pens. The place was extremely packed without many options. We experienced all the place had to offer twice over in the span of an hour. Knowing that this place must make plenty of money, just on birthdays alone, made me pretty upset to see the animals unkept and the workers having to ask for tips. read more

Fun place to take your toddler. I went on a weekday and it was empty. Entrance is free for children under 18 month. You can purchase food to feed the animals. Pleny of corrals were you can interact with the animals. The guy at the pony ride was very nice. Because it was empty, we went around x3. The train looks a litle rusty. They should upgrade it or do maintenance. Plenty of green areas and picnic areas. Fenced pool. I will definitly return. read more

We just had our son's birthday here and it was awesome! It was super packed but they still did a great job and were so helpful. There were many animals and a pumpkin patch. I would recommend this to any family looking for some fun! read more

A nice place for taking kids there because of its huge playground and the farm animals. The prices are pretty reasonable. My kinds like to pet the animal, it's a huge event for them every time we come to Old MacDonald's Farm. The pony rides are amazing. It worth the money that you spent. read more

The animals looked sad and in distress.... we ended up hanging out at the park more instead of the petting zoos. It just didn't feel right, I wondered to myself how they are still in business when the animals lived in such conditions.... I never saw the pony ride happen once and we already paid for admission on Sunday. I will not be going back. I hope the state checks up on these poor baby animals... read more

Super fun farm for kids to enjoy. We attended a birthday party and the kids had a blast. Several acres of playgrounds, a train, bridges, a pool (looked super green perhaps bc it's not open yet?) and tons of animals and a pony ride. The most similar farm to this is the oil ranch, except this one is smaller scale but thy can be a good thing with little kids. My kids loved it, we will be back! read more

We went on July 16th when the temperatures were in the 90's and spent 3 hours on the farm. I took my 3 and 5 year old grandsons. My grandsons had a super great time. It was not very crowded due to the heat. We enjoyed visiting and petting the animals, playing on the sand hill, riding the train, taking pony rides and the best part, playing in the hay in the barn. The train conductor and pony ride guide were very nice to everyone. Other employees were nice as well. We enjoyed the picnic we brought under the shelter next to the wandering deer. Yes, I recommend Old MacDonald's and we will return again. read more

We had a day to kill before heading to the airport out of town that evening. Went to the Downtown Aquarium with the wife and 3 kids and was wonderfully disappointed. I was expecting more I guess but was not impressed. We lasted about an hour there and we were looking for a place to kill a few hours before our flight. Stopped by this place in Humble on a whim and was not disappointed. We were met by kind people at the gate that said you can do whatever you want on the farm. They sold us some feed for a dollar and you could feed any animals you want. After a quick survey of the property we were very impressed. There are four major play areas for kids, swings, pony rides, a hay barn, and tons of different animals. Our favorite part was talking with Martin, one the farm tenants. He was very anxious to take us on a train ride. It was a blast, a man who has worked there 25yrs and had a smile on his face the whole time we were talking. Thanks for great, unexpected experience. We will be return customers when we return to Houston! read more