About Tree House Farm
Tree House Farm is a highly-rated, family-friendly petting zoo exceptionally well-suited for birthday parties and toddler activities. Its unique value comes from the hands-on animal interaction (feeding, petting, horseback riding), the genuinely kind and informative staff, and specific programming like 'Toddler Tuesday'. It also offers a dedicated covered pavilion for events, making it a reliable choice for celebrations.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties for young children (from 1st birthdays onwards).Family outings with toddlers and young kids seeking interactive animal experiences.Dedicated toddler playdates or activities on 'Toddler Tuesday'.Families visiting the area who want a unique, memorable experience.Anyone looking for a relaxed, educational, and fun farm visit.
Why families love it
- Covered Pavilion is available and described as perfect for parties and kid-friendly.
- Staff (including party guides) are consistently praised as kind, informative, helpful, friendly, hilarious, and great with children.
- Extensive hands-on animal interaction including feeding and petting.
- Good variety of animals, specifically mentioning dogs, goats (including cute baby goats that follow visitors), horses, birds, and sheep.
- Horseback riding is offered and is a significant highlight for children.
- Specific toddler-focused programming like 'Toddler Tuesday' is available and highly enjoyed by parents with young children (e.g., 18-month-olds).
Insider tips
- Bring hand sanitizer or wipes for use after interacting with animals.
- For directions, pay close attention: turn onto Olde Farm Road *before* reaching any gated community, as GPS can be inaccurate.
- If you get lost, contact the owner (Danielle) directly, as she is very helpful with guidance.
- Consider visiting on 'Toddler Tuesday' for a specific toddler-friendly experience.
Good to know before you go
- Blindly following GPS without confirming directions, especially near gated communities, as it can lead you astray.
- Forgetting hand sanitizer/wipes if you prefer immediate cleanup after animal interactions.
- The farm can be 'a bit hidden,' with GPS directions sometimes leading to a gated community instead of the actual entrance.
- Reliance on GPS for directions can be misleading, requiring visitors to turn on Olde Farm Rd *before* a gated community.
- Crowds
- 'Toddler Tuesday' suggests dedicated times for specific age groups, which might indicate controlled crowd levels during these events. No explicit mentions of overcrowding during general visits or parties.
- Value
- No specific pricing information is mentioned in the reviews, so value comparison or hidden costs cannot be assessed.
- Food
- A food truck is available on-site, providing food options. No explicit mention of outside food being allowed or prohibited.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair access, sensory-friendly hours) were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Staff are described as 'great with the kids' and 'informative about the animals,' implying supervision and guidance during animal interactions. No explicit mention of specific security, first aid, or physical safety measures.
What parents say
"We had my granddaughters 1st birthday here and everyone had so much fun!! The covered Pavillion was perfect for what we needed and kid friendly. The staff were very kind and informative about the animals. We all throughly enjoyed feeding and interacting with all of the animals"
a month ago
"Loved this little farm! We came here for a birthday party and had a great time! I’ve been a resident in the area for several years and had no idea this was here, it’s a bit hidden, but I’m so glad we got to check it out. The guide we had for the party was sweet, hilarious, and really great with the kids. The animals were friendly, they had a decent variety. All of the kids had a great time!"
3 months ago
"We visited the farm on Toddler Tuesday and had the best time! The staff members were very helpful and friendly. Our 18 month old daughter loved being able to pet all of the animals. There were lots of animals to see. Dogs, goats, horses, birds, sheep and many more. They also offer feedings for some of the animals. The baby goats followed us around and were so cute! Along with that we were able to do a horseback ride! That was the icing on the cake. On the way to the farm we got a bit lost, and were able to contact Danielle the owner who was very helpful with getting us there. She was great wit"
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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