Are you still looking for fun places to take your kids before the summer season is over? If so, there’s a small town petting zoo hiding in southern Ohio you should know about. Muddy Boots Petting Farm in Laurelville, Ohio is a true hidden gem. Tucked away in one of the most scenic regions of the state, this little-known petting zoo, farm and antique shop is worth its own day trip during your next visit to Hocking Hills.

Here’s why the whole family will love exploring this unique day trip destination:

Welcome to Muddy Boots Petting Farm, where you’ll get a newfound love for animals and feel like a kid again.

Muddy Boots/Facebook Address: 28310 Moccasin Road, Laurelville, OH 43135

Here, you’ll find all sorts of furry, feathery and even scaly friends to pet and interact with.

Muddy Boots/Facebook You can visit Muddy Boots (weather permitting) from April - October on the weekends. It’s open Friday - Sunday from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

In addition to all the traditional farm animals you’d expect to encounter here, you’ll also get to meet some interesting faces you wouldn’t expect to see.

Muddy Boots/Facebook (Be sure to say “hi” to Sadie while you’re here!)

You might even get to feed an animal or two during your visit!

Muddy Boots/Facebook Admission is $7 for ages 5 - 12 and $10 for ages 13 and up. Children 4 and under are free.

There’s even an onsite gift shop you’ll want to explore, as well as plenty of antiques that will take you down memory lane.

Muddy Boots/Facebook If you’re longing for some good old-fashioned family fun with a little bit of nostalgia thrown in, this is the place to go.

Kids will especially love the pond, home to ducks, fish and more. You never know who you’ll spot wandering around here.

Muddy Boots/Facebook Group rates and shelter house rentals are also available. For more information, click here.

Since this one-of-a-kind farm and petting zoo is a seasonal attraction, you won’t want to wait too much longer to cross it off your bucket list!

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Have you ever been to Muddy Boots Petting Farm before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

Muddy Boots/Facebook

Address: 28310 Moccasin Road, Laurelville, OH 43135

You can visit Muddy Boots (weather permitting) from April - October on the weekends. It’s open Friday - Sunday from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

(Be sure to say “hi” to Sadie while you’re here!)

Muddy Boots/Facebook

Admission is $7 for ages 5 - 12 and $10 for ages 13 and up. Children 4 and under are free.

If you’re longing for some good old-fashioned family fun with a little bit of nostalgia thrown in, this is the place to go.

Group rates and shelter house rentals are also available. For more information, click here.

For more fun places in Ohio that animal lovers will appreciate, check out our previous article: The Little-Known Zoo In Ohio That’s Perfect For Your Next Outing.

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