Deer Hollow Farm

Name: Deer Hollow Farm
Address: 22500 Cristo Rey Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA, Sunnyvale, CA, US
Telephone: (650) 903-6430
Rating: 4.7

4.7(115) Sunnyvale, CA

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About Deer Hollow Farm

Deer Hollow Farm offers a traditional, non-touristy farm experience within the scenic Rancho San Antonio Preserve. It focuses on educating visitors about farm life and sustainability with well-cared-for animals, rather than being a typical hands-on petting zoo. Its unique value lies in combining a mild nature hike with glimpses of farm animals and opportunities to purchase farm-fresh products.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families looking for a mild outdoor activity combining a nature walk with animal viewing.Parents wanting to introduce children to traditional farm life without a highly commercialized 'petting zoo' environment.Visits in April to see baby goats and sheep.A peaceful family outing that includes picnic opportunities.Those interested in purchasing fresh farm products directly.

Why families love it

A charming, traditional farm setting with well-cared-for animals.
Features a wide variety of animals including chickens, cows, sheep, goats, ducks, bunnies, and pigs.
Baby goats and sheep are particularly 'adorable and lively' in April, offering a seasonal highlight.
Offers an easy, family-friendly 2-mile total hike to the farm, suitable for most kids, with a creek along the path.
Provides educational opportunities about farm life and sustainability.
Located within Rancho San Antonio Preserve, offering beautiful views and shaded trails for extended outdoor activity.

Insider tips

Be prepared for a walk of at least half a mile from the parking lot to the farm; wear comfortable shoes.
Bring a stroller for very young children who might not manage the walk comfortably.
Expect limited hands-on interaction with animals; it's more of an observation farm than a direct petting zoo.
If seeking closer animal interaction, inquire about signing up for a supervised tour with workers.
Arrive right when they open if you wish to purchase fresh eggs, as they sell out quickly.
Bring cash for egg purchases, as it is cash only.

Good to know before you go

If your primary goal is extensive, free-range hands-on petting of many animals.
If you are highly sensitive to strong animal odors.
If you expect comprehensive, clear signage directly from parking to the farm entrance.
If you are looking for a highly interactive, amusement-park-style farm experience.
If you prefer to avoid potential encounters with rude staff members (isolated incident reported).

Crowds: No specific crowd level information provided, though a review mentioned 'many others trying to figure out how to get to the farm', suggesting it can be a popular destination.
Value: Admission to the animal area costs $7 per person. For this price, visitors get about 45 minutes to look at and limited interaction with animals, along with the experience of a traditional farm. This is a moderate price for a short experience that is not a full-fledged petting zoo, but it includes access to the broader preserve for hiking. Fresh eggs are sold separately, cash only, with no price specified.
Food: Outside food is allowed, as evidenced by the availability of picnic tables for seating and eating.
Accessibility: The 0.5+ mile path from parking to the farm is suitable for strollers.
Safety: Animals are generally 'well-cared-for' and in a 'healthy and natural environment'.

What parents say

Emily S

5.0

"The baby goats and sheep are so adorable and lively in the farm in April. There are some cage free chickens walking around as well."

2 weeks ago

Marcela Ma

5.0

"Deer hollow farm is one of my favorite places to go with kids. This is located in Rancho San Antonio it’s about 2 miles total any kid can do this short easy hike. There’s a creek along the hike and an animal farm. There’s chickens, cow, sheep’s, goat, ducks, bunnies and pigs :) Can ask one of the staffs to pet any animal as long as they available they will help you. Ps: They also sell eggs but you have to e to get there right when they open, cash only! There are picnic tables you can seat and eat."

11 months ago

Judy Margaret Chen

5.0

"A small traditional farm. It helps you see a little bit about farm life. Since it’s more like a traditional farm and not a touristy farm, there’s no petting zoo or animal interaction for visitors. The best you can have is signup for a tour with the workers to see the animals up close inside the fence under supervision. When visiting, you can also find farm products on sale, such as meat, eggs or dairy."

a year ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.