We love visiting Split Creek Farm. You can walk around and visit the goats, pig, chickens, and even…read moresee deer running through. They teach you about goat farming, and have a room showing all of the awards their goats have won. Inside the shop you can get goat products like lotion etc. The best part is getting up close to the goats who are curious and happy for a nice pet on the head!

My kids and I had the most wonderful experience at Split Creek Farms! The grounds are beautiful and…read morethe goats and other animals are obviously very well taken care of. My favorite part? The cheese and fudge, oh my goodness what a treat. Do yourself a favor, take a visit and reward yourself with some delicious, local goodies.

My husband, daughter, and I visited this establishment 6/14/25. Someone (seemingly the owner)…read moreapologized for the mess as they had a tree come down the night before that they were cleaning up. Lloyd, the cow, was extremely malnourished and had bones sticking out all over the place. One of the horses seemed depressed. The cavies (spelling?) were in the saddest tiny space. The cats around the property were all scrawny and terribly thin. All of the animals, regardless of type, were all fed the same pellet food that was dumped right onto the muddy ground for them to eat off of. Their water was dirty. The trash bins around the area were all full of garbage, plus there was trash all over the ground. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Their reptiles, prairie dog, snakes, and another bird are all kept in a shed on the property. They don't allow you into the shed, but bring them out one by one to show you. The girl who brought the reptiles and other poor animals out of the shed proceeded to tell us about how Skippy, the kangaroo, and the Emu, who share the same space will fight. She detailed enough that we know that Skippy jumped on the Emu's back while attacking her. Everything screams neglect, trash, and a money scheme. I would never, ever spend my money here again. I would never, ever recommend it, either. I wholeheartedly believe that this place should be shut down and the animals taken away where they can receive better care. I would give a negative score if I could.

This place is super cute! The entrance doesn't do it justice honestly…read more Grounds are clean and well kept - I didn't see any of the issues mentioned in other reviews. We drove down from Greenville and had a great time. The owner's father was there and gave us a lot of information and was very kind. There was a birthday party going on while we were there and looked like a perfect day! 100% recommend

I found this place by accident and I'm happy I did. I was driving by and saw a horse and a camel…read moreplaying in a field. Had to do a double take! LOL I emailed the business and Marek responded right away. It was a weekday so I needed an appointment. He was more than accommodating and made time for us the same day. When we got there, we walked into the field and he gave us treats for the animals- carrots, grapes, etc. He introduced us to the animals and told us about them and how to behave around them. (very important for a 3 yo and 5 yo)! We saw donkeys, llamas, alpaca, lemurs, emus, horses, Lloyd the camel, 2 peacocks, pheasants, chickens and bunnies! Marek has a great history and stories about the horses too! His animals are well loved. You should definitely plan a visit! Wear boots- you are walking through the fields where the animals do their business :)

It's fine the owner is friendly but it's a 10 minute walk in a field, expensive for what it is…read moreconsidering other petting zoos/safaris are comparable price and offer much longer and better experiences.

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!

I cannot say enough about the staff Cookie, Addi and Claire went above and beyond to make our…read moreexperience wonderful. My grandson enjoyed the attention and information they shared with him. We had a great turn

So many animals and so much wildlife in one place! This is a great place for families and…read morechildren. From the petting zoo to the nature reserve and animal sanctuary's within this park, you will see so many different types of wildlife. They offer a drive through wildlife safari, as well as different types of one on one animal exhibits. They also have learning opportunities and experiences. Besides this, they have special events and activities.

I know it was a great last-minute Saturday activity. It's very affordable compared to the zoo as…read morechildren under three are free. Highly recommend that you bring a durable stroller that is not an umbrella stroller because 85% to 90% of the trail is paved, however to get to some exhibits, you have to go uphill on gravel and dirt. It's mostly shaded by tree canopies so Ricart if it rains, you'll have a great time. They have several areas for picnics and you can bring your own food highly recommend that you bring your own water as well. The staff and volunteers were very friendly and super helpful throughout the part. It's a big circle so there's really no way to get lost and my kid really loved the bunny petting area. 10 out of 10 definitely would come back.

This place is awesome. I grew up visiting Yellow River Game Ranch and I see the name has been…read moreupdated to Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary. I saw so many impressive improvements since the last time I visited, pre-pandemic. The sanctuary felt very peaceful and it felt like a beautiful walk through a nice park.

Atlanta Safari Park is a great place to spend couple of hours with family, kids, a date or even…read moresolo as you drive on their 2-mile paved road through 156 acres of open land. While I wouldn't say they are on the same level as Wild Animal Safari south of Atlanta, they do have a decent offering of animals at a fairly reasonable admission price. Included with the drive-thru safari admission is a small walking zoo with farm animals, a few giraffes, and a parakeet enclosure. The giraffes just got a few new arrivals, but they were not yet on display. You may also encounter a free roaming peacock, to whom we did not see this visit. For a small fee you can purchase lettuce for the giraffes and seed sticks for the parakeets. But be forewarned, these tiny birds are a real joy, but they have absolutely no sense of personal boundaries! When I ran out of seed they landed on my head and shoulders, nibbled on my ear and tried to go inside my jacket pockets! You can also ride on the open wagon instead of driving your own vehicle when it is available (currently only on weekends). Cost for this is $10, but it also comes with a bucket of feed. During this past visit, one of the camels was being very ornery and bit my car door (causing some slight damage) and also tried to chew on my mirror until I drove away. He also tore the feed bucket right out of my sister's hands and tossed it on the ground! LOL It was a chilly day in February (around 45 degrees), so the animals were not very active, unlike our first visit last spring. We drove several football field stretches without seeing any animals, nor was the volume of animals the same. Still, when we did find them in groups here and there, it was a fun experience. Beware of the llamas and their fondness for spitting! If they are annoyed for ANY reason, you will surely have a fun story to tell. So keep your camera ready! FAVORITE THINGS: * The Highland Cows * Any of the baby animals * Feeding the Parakeets * Feeding the giraffes * DODGING llama spit * Riding with people who are uncomfortable with how in-your-face some of the animals can get! [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] In my opinion, warmer is a better time to visit than cooler and earlier in the day when the animals are hungrier is better than later when several cars have already offered them feed. ENJOY!!! NOTE: Kangaroos are expected to arrive by late spring of 2026 and a little birdie also told me there are several other surprises on the way!

Nice day beautiful day blue sky's and a slight breeze animals were out and would walk up to car…read moreduring the drive which was a couple of miles of bison highland and cows lamas and ostriches emus etc they had at the general parking lots parakeet aviary last kangaroos and a giraffe. Great afternoon and not crowded at all

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.