Green Meadows Petting Farm in
Ijamsville (MD)

My best friend got married here last weekend and what a beautiful and fun venue. The owners Lauren and Ken are the sweetest most helpful people. The animals are great and friendly. The rustic barn made for a beautiful wedding ceremony and thw atablea were perfect. Everything went beautifully and I cant wait to see the professional pics. I also cant wait to visit again for holiday events with my little boy. Definitely recommend for a fun day with your kids too. Lots of fun stuff to do.

It was a nice place for a school field trip. The right farm animals were available and the staff very friendly. I wish the hay ride was longer and through more of the farm than the woods. More games for bigger children like slides, ring toss etc. would be nice.

Jackolatern Trail 2025 underwhelming. This was the 2nd & last visit we'll make. For the price we paid, there should've been more. This time there was only a little section for trick or treating unlike last time when it was throughout the entire trail. They have the hayride as an add on. It's about a hour or 2 spent there & that if you watch the little comedy show and your children play on the playground. The tiny barn has a cat, a llama & 2 donkeys you can pet. There was corn pit. From reviews I read, it sounds like your money is better spent in the day, so we'll have to consider that another year.

Took my daughters there for a birthday party a week ago. We had a good time walking around and playing with the animals. My daughters also loved the corn storage where they could go and play as well. The farm is definitely a nice place to visit during spring or fall. We will go back

I took my 15 month old to introduce her to real farm animals because she loves playing with her animal books. We really enjoyed the place. It was clean and spacious, with well-maintained cages and enclosures. We happened to catch the last pig race of the day just in time. It was short but definitely fun!

I visited Green Meadows for a fundraising evening event. I was very impressed by the high level of animal care and cleanliness. I really enjoyed the opportunity to watch and feed some of the animals. It was especially nice to see that the enclosures/ habitats were designed to allow contact IF the animal desired it! I noticed lots of kid friendly play equipment including a water play area and plenty of climbing "jungle gym" equipment, also toy dump trucks and dirt piles. The young Dromedary was a delight!

We had such a great time at Green Meadows Petting Farm! The kids loved meeting and feeding the animals, and there were plenty of fun play areas to explore. The whole place is clean, well-kept, and has a welcoming, family-friendly vibe. The staff was kind and helpful, making the visit even more enjoyable. There was so much space for the kids to run around, and we never felt rushed or crowded. It’s a perfect spot to relax, enjoy nature, and spend quality time together. We’ll definitely be back for another visit! ??

Great for kids! The staff was very nice, the animals were treated well and it was fun! Pig races and corn pit is the favorite!

Perfect place for a family to spend a whole day. They have wonderful activities planned like tractor ride and pig race There’s a corn pit too where kids can play and enjoy. Lots of picnic tables and shaded areas. Restrooms are also available on site. Please pack food for the day as although there’s a small canteen at the site but it’s expensive. You’re not allowed to feed the animals there’s a special feed you can use at the site. As for petting animals they’re all in their enclosures so you cannot get too close to them. I would definitely recommend for younger kids as they have plenty of playing areas. also I agree with one user try getting tickets on the Groupon app it will be cheaper.

It's cool and the dogs who walk around when you eat lunch are nice. I wish you can pet more animals. It says it's a petting farm but you can't pet everything. Also the concession stand doesn't accept cash. What do you think this is? They don't accept vbucks either. The hay ride should go faster.

Amazing petting zoo with lots to do! The kids (3 and 6) absolutely loved it! We spent probably about 4 hours there and they had a great time.

To be honest was super disappointed, not as many animals as we thought, not handicap accessible, barely got to touch more than 3 different animals. Hardly any options at their human snack bar, minimum shaded areas, lots and lots and lots of bugs (which that I get because it’s a farm) just a heads up if you give this a try cover your body in bug spray. Was so excited then so sad leaving, my niece literally thought she was gonna be able to feed and touch all the animals but nope she got to touch one horse, some goats, and a cow. Everything else was behind bars trying so hard to stay cool and not be touched.

Here’s a well-balanced review you can post for Green Meadows Petting Farm: We had a great time at Green Meadows Petting Farm! It’s a fantastic spot for families, especially with young kids. The variety of animals—cows, pigs, goats, ducks, and even a horse—was impressive, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and there were plenty of opportunities for kids to interact with the animals. The only downside is the ticket price—$15 per person felt a little steep, especially for larger families. That said, the overall experience was memorable and educational, so we still felt it was worth the visit. Would definitely recommend it as a fun weekend outing!

I love this place. Great for kids parties. The staff was very nice. The petting zoo was great for kids. The pig race was very, very cute. The restrooms were super clean. It is very convenient for Frederick and Urbana residents. They also have a snack bar

We have been coming to Green Meadows Petting Farm for years now. It’s a favorite! The animals are a great experience between traditional farm and not. Learning about the animals further from the farmers or farm hands along with the hands on approach that’s provided makes it educational as well. I highly recommend learning even more at one of the pig races! It’s a very welcoming experience and a happy place for our family. I also find the size to be perfect! The terrain isn’t too hard to navigate either. There is more than just the beloved animals as well. At least two playgrounds with plenty of room and activities for all. The corn ‘silo’, the hayrides. In the fall you can go into the field and get your pumpkins. They also have their evening event (trail of jack o lanterns) as well in the fall. All the greatness of the farm in the evening! All family friendly too. They have a standing what my family calls ‘snack shack’ that has come in handy many times. I believe you’re welcome to bring your own too. They have lots of seating, just know some friendly and curious animals may pop by and see what you have going on. Please don’t share! Ok, one more thing that keeps me coming back. Bathroom situation. It’s clean! There are plenty of handwashing stations (not just sanitizer!) at the perfect placements as well outside of the bathroom building. Honesty, I could go on but I’ll let you go and find some more great things on your own. You won’t regret it!

Absolutely fabulous time. I took my 4 year old nephew and he had a blast petting animals, playing on the tractor slides and pumpkin picking. Parking was a breeze! Clean restrooms and plenty of hand washing stations!

This Petting Farm is ideal place for organising small get-togethers, parties, my view especially kids parties on the occasion like Birthdays. Tents are provided on rental basis with serving tables attached with sitting benches. These are quite comfortable. The Petting Farm has many kids attractions like Pig Race, Feeding the Animals, Hayrides, Tractors etc.

This farm is an entire “?OLD MCDONALD HAD A FARM?” experience . One of my grandchildren’s favorite places to visit where they are allowed to roam free and have such close encounters with the wide variety of animals . They have feeding stations and hand washing stations for good hygiene Animals look healthy,loved and well cared for. The farm is clean and well maintained A visit to Green Meadows petting farm,is a must!!! They have amazing team members that walk around the farm to educate and assist you if you or your little ones have questions.

Had a lot of fun on the Easter Sunday with kids! The egg hunting was short and impactful. It’s such a huge farm with so many farm animals to see and pet and play areas.

We had a great time! There are so many things to do and see! From large tractors to play on, to all the farm animals you can imagine, this place has a lot to offer! Plenty of room to sit and grab a bite! The hot dogs were so good! Such a great place to bring the whole family!

Great venue! We had our wedding there Nov 5, 2022. Ken, Laurie and their team were amazing. They made things go smoothly! They don’t have a set catering list which was nice. We were able to choose whomever we wanted. We also were able to provide our own alcohol, as long as you have a licensed bartender! Anytime I had a question they were quick to get back to me. We only used the reception part of the venue but still rented the bridal suite. It was great because it gave us a place to settle down before the reception started. The venue had a bar stand which was very convenient. Ken even let us rent a container where we were able to put ice / drinks in. (Pic added) We rented the fire pits as well. They were smaller than I thought, but it was nice for our friends that wanted to hang out over there. The inside of the venue is so beautiful we didn’t even need to decorate much! The venue fits up to 200 guests!

We’ve been to countless farms and they either have no water or the foot pump things and port-a-potties, which are always super gross. BUT…. This farm has running water and actual bathrooms! It’s amazing! There are quite a variety of animals to pet and you can go in some of the enclosures with them as well which is pretty cool for the kids. The food hut is basic but it’ll get you by in a pinch and the staff are pretty friendly. One thing to note is you can walk further to the back in the field to get your free pumpkins instead of the ones sitting out by the bottom of parking lot.

It's a lovely place to celebrate your little events. You can rent a canopy and have your kids play around the whole time. The farm includes goodie bags as favors for your events! You could seat about 30 people per canopy. The average time to spend here would be about 4 hours. There are many animals and such engaging encounters. There's a piggie race, hay ride and you can feed the animals. There are a few playground slides and cars to play with at one corner near the tents. The parking is decent and tickets are very affordable. Wagons are available for renting. The restrooms need some maintenance; better to carry pee funnels. Overall the farm is very entertaining and that for all age groups. The best time to visit is fall (Sept and Oct) given the weather is very good for outdoors.

My husband and I are in our 20s and we had a BLAST!! We loved watching all the animals and even got to pet some of them! My first time seeing a kangaroo, llama, and an emu! That was sooo cool! I am definitely going back again!! Very family friendly and people of all age can enjoy it! The pig race was AWESOME!! ?????????? HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

We just had our wedding here and I can’t say enough good things about this place! First of all, Ken the owner is the best! He made the whole process so easy! When I have more pictures from the photographer I’ll add those as well. But we did the petting farm “cocktail hour” and everyone loved it! All the adults AND kids loved it! The barn comes with some decor already and they’ll provide picnic tables for seating! I know they don’t just do weddings, they host baby showers and other events as well. Definitely recommend reaching out! Everyone here was amazing and easy to work with! I can’t recommend them enough!!

Great farm. The kids had a blast and getting out into nature was good for us as well. Being able to touch all the animals was really cool. The pig races were fun. The hayride had a singing guide. They had a little market in the barn and we got cupcakes and books. The BBQ was good. Was a great outing with the kids.

Great place! Definitely worth the trip. We went to a birthday party with a bunch of small children and the staff was just great. Lots of animals that the kids (and adults!) could closely and safely interact with. Best petting farm experience I ever had.