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Valleyview Farm Visit: Alpacas, Express Rides and a Pocket-Sized Farm Museum in Ottawa
Meet animals from alpacas to zebus, ride the Valleyview Express, explore creative playgrounds and Bill's Old Farm Museum, and catch the live show 'Porky and his Peeps'—a concise guide to planning your visit.
Valleyview Farm Visit: Alpacas, Express Rides and a Pocket-Sized Farm Museum in Ottawa.
Valleyview Farm invites visitors to step into a working family attraction on the outskirts of Ottawa where a varied menagerie — from alpacas to zebus and goats to geese — shares the grounds with imaginative playgrounds, a miniature train called the Valleyview Express, and Bill’s Old Farm Museum. Live entertainment rounds out the visit in the form of the show 'Porky and his Peeps,' performed by the Hen House 5.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A diversity of farm animals
Visitors encounter a broad range of domestic animals and birds on the grounds, from alpacas and goats to geese and zebus—an accessible way to see species not commonly on display in the city.
Creative play and short rides
The property pairs kid-focused creative playgrounds with the Valleyview Express, a short train ride that adds motion to the visit and gives families another way to experience the farm grounds.
Bill's Old Farm Museum and live shows
Bill’s Old Farm Museum offers a look at local agricultural history, and scheduled entertainment—most notably the 'Porky and his Peeps' show featuring the Hen House 5—adds a theatrical finish to the day.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
A Valleyview Farm visit is a paced, family-oriented outing: scan the pens for alpacas and zebus, let children run through the themed playgrounds, take a loop on the Valleyview Express, and weave through Bill’s Old Farm Museum before settling in for the lighthearted 'Porky and his Peeps' show.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits—and what to watch for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Open 9:30–4:00.
The attraction is presented for ages 2–99; ages 23 months and under are free.
On-site features include animal viewing areas, the Valleyview Express train ride, creative playgrounds and Bill's Old Farm Museum, plus the 'Porky and his Peeps' show.
Operated by Valleyview Little Animal Farm Inc., located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is Valleyview Farm open?
The listed hours are 9:30–4:00.
What ages is the farm suitable for?
The attraction is presented for ages 2–99; children 23 months and under are admitted free.
Which animals can I expect to see?
The farm features a variety of animals and birds including alpacas, zebus, goats and geese.
Are there rides and play areas for children?
Yes—there are creative farm playgrounds and the Valleyview Express train ride on the property.
Is there on-site entertainment?
The farm hosts the show 'Porky and his Peeps' featuring the Hen House 5, in addition to the museum and animal areas.
Who operates Valleyview Farm?
Valleyview Little Animal Farm Inc. operates the attraction in Ottawa.