Farm Babies - April 26 - May 18
Are you ready to welcome the little ones? Then be here for Farm Babies, a beloved springtime tradition at the Minnesota Zoo!
Farm Babies is open daily during Zoo hours and is included with your Zoo admission. Thank you to our sponsor Apple Autos.
Farm Photo Gallery
Every day, you can meet babies and their hardworking moms. Saturdays and Sundays, you can also kick up your heels with live music, activities and learning from the Farmkeepers about the agriculture and animals. The Wells Fargo Family Farm is a small demonstration farm featuring heritage and rare breeds – come meet them and learn what makes them so special:
Goat and Sheep Barn
- Pygmy goats
- Nigerian Dwarf goats
- Shetland sheep
Horse Barn and pasture
- Clydesdale horses Frank and Ritchie
Cow Barn and pasture
- Dutch Belted cows, a heritage breed
Pig Barn
- Kunekune pigs, a heritage breed from New Zealand
Chicken Barn
- Buckeye chickens, a heritage breed
Farm House – Lower Level
- Buckeye chicks – learn about the 3-week process of incubating an egg from when it’s laid to a hatched chick
• Farm Animal Demonstrations
- Goat & Sheep Demo | 11:30 a.m.
- Pig and Chicken Feeding | 2:30 p.m.
• Photo ops with the Clydesdale horses | 10 – 11 a.m.; 1 – 2 p.m.
• Live Music
• Special Presentations, Activity Stations, Lawn Games, Story Time
For an additional fee:
• Goat feeding
• Facepainting
The Wells Fargo Family Farm has been charming guests since it opened in May 2000. Throughout the silver anniversary season, we’ll celebrate with special activities and events – stay tuned for dates and details!
Spend Even More Time with the Babies
Get a Backstage Pass to Farm Babies! Take a private tour with a Farm Keeper before the Zoo opens for the day. Available on select Sunday mornings this spring. Learn more and book your Backstage Pass.
Just for adults: Zoo After Hours (including the Farm Babies) on Saturday, April 26.
• Have a picnic lunch and pick up snacks while you’re at the Farm. Outdoor seating available. Scroll down for hours and menu in the FAQs. Many items are shareable!
Learning Resources
Check out crafts and educational materials for animal lovers of all ages
Farm Babies is included with Zoo admission. Tickets to the Zoo must be purchased online and in advance.
The Wells Fargo Family Farm is approximately .73 miles from the main entrance building. There is no transportation from the main building to the Farm entrance. A limited number of electric convenience vehicles (ECVs) are available for rent.
The Farm is open this spring 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Starting May 24, the Zoo and Farm are open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Zoo Members enjoy early access, 9 – 10 a.m. daily -- become a Member and you can, too!
This year, moms are expecting goat kids, calves, piglets, lambs, and chicks. Some baby animals are kept indoors for warmth and protection; they can be viewed through open barn doors when the weather permits. During busy days at the Farm, please share the viewing areas so everyone can enjoy seeing the babies!
Menu subject to change.
The menu is special to the Farm!
In the Farm House
- Hoagie Sandwiches: Brisket, Smoky Chicken, Italian
- Hot Dogs
- Kids’ Menu
- Sweets: Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream, Northern Soda Floats, Icees, State Fair Mini Donuts
At the Farm Stand
- Turkey Legs
- Pork Chops on a Stick
- Summer Vegetable Skewers
Rain, shine, or snow the farm will be open.
Yes, both are accessible.
No, there are ATMs inside the main building at the Zoo.
Restrooms are available at the Farm House and behind the Granary Classroom.
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