Old MacDonald's Farm is donation-based petting zoo is a good way to entertain young kids for 30…read moreminutes to an hour without spending much. With a suggested $1 donation per person, visitors can step into the goat and pig pens to feed, pet, and interact with the animals. Feed is available for just 25 cents per small handful. In the back area, you'll find ducks, with pictures identifying males and females. It operates seasonally, opening in early May and closing near the end of September, so be sure to check their website for current hours and information. When we first arrived, some animals, like the bunny, pigs, and goats, were asleep, but my son still enjoyed seeing and identifying them. Young kids (3-5 years olds) can also enjoy riding and racing small tractors. While the number of animals is limited, it's an affordable way to experience farm animals. Watching the ducks was my favorite part, while my son loved seeing the goats bump heads up close. It could use some updates in certain areas, but given its affordability, I'm grateful that the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department continues to run the petting zoo. I hope it remains accessible to visitors for years to come.

We LOVE this place. Perfect for toddlers. It's pretty small and not a lot to see. But if you have…read morevery young kids who want to walk around and try their mini tractor/tricycles and pet a chicken... it's just perfect. It's right next to (or part of?) a large pond area with ducks and a walking path.

The Ho-Chunk Nation is bringing back bison to the lower Wisconsin riverway. The farm is located on…read morethe river, just outside of Muscoda, and they practice organic agriculture, and are also restoring native grass and the prairie. The bison meat is being used for the tribe's elderly in an effort to reduce diabetes (the meat is lower in fat and richer in iron than beef). Eventually, they would like to be able to sell the meat. Another benefit of the bison ranch is protection of the effigy mounds that are on this riverfront property, as well as the native wildlife. Local tours are given--call ahead to arrange one. I highly recommend a tour--this is a beautiful area in Wisconsin. I am biased though as this is where I grew up!

Lloyd Johanningmeier and Rex are amazing people. The time and effort they put into the Ranch and…read moretheir hunts shows. The cabins were fantastic, the view was amazing and hunts are very memorable. Outstanding! I can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Located in Northeast Iowa, we offer Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, and double registered horses for…read moresale along with Stallion Breeding Services. Stallion services and shipped semen is available for Scenic Rio Krymsun (AQHA/APHA), Scenic Back Road (AQHA), Scenic Royal Flush (AQHA/APHA) and Scenic Doc Olena (AQHA). Scenic View Ranch is a working ranch located on the Yellow River in northeast Iowa amidst the rugged bluffs and rolling hills of Allamakee County. Our dedication to good land stewardship has preserved native wildlife habitats including riverfront, prairie and woodland. If you would like to tour the wildlife preserve or our stables, we welcome visitors at Scenic View Ranch. We strive to take care of the beautiful land God has entrusted us and encourage others to get outside for Nature's sake.