MATTAPOISETT FARM FIELD GUIDE
Open Barnyard at Pine Meadow Farms: Close encounters with alpacas, llamas and barnyard favorites in Mattapoisett
Meet, feed, and wander among alpacas, llamas, goats, sheep, cows and rabbits at your own pace at Pine Meadow Farms' Open Barnyard admission.
Open Barnyard at Pine Meadow Farms: Close encounters with alpacas, llamas and barnyard favorites in Mattapoisett.
At Pine Meadow Farms in Mattapoisett you can step into a working barnyard where friendly alpacas, llamas, goats, sheep, cows and rabbits mingle with visitors. The Open Barnyard is an unstructured visit: each guest receives a feed cup with admission, the alpaca shop is open, and you’re invited to move through the pens at your own pace while staff and attendants maintain rules to keep animals and people safe.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A variety of domestic barnyard species up close
The Open Barnyard gives visitors direct access to alpacas and llamas alongside goats, sheep, cows and rabbits for hands-on encounters and feeding using the included feed cup.
Alpaca shop on site
The alpaca shop is open during Open Barnyard visits, providing an opportunity to purchase souvenirs and fiber goods after or between animal visits.
Unstructured, self‑paced farm time
Guests wander the barnyard at their own pace, meet and feed animals, and may glimpse the operator’s more exotic animal ambassadors from afar, though those ambassadors are not available for direct interaction during Open Barnyard admission.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Open Barnyard admission is deliberately relaxed: you arrive, complete an entry waiver, receive a feed cup included with admission, then move through pens and pastures on your own timetable. Attendants are present to enforce safety—closed‑toe shoes, approved feed only and no running—to keep interactions calm for both animals and visitors, and you can shop the alpaca shop while you’re there.
THE ANIMALS
A variety of domestic barnyard species up close
The Open Barnyard gives visitors direct access to alpacas and llamas alongside goats, sheep, cows and rabbits for hands-on encounters and feeding using the included feed cup.
THE SHOP
Alpaca shop on site
The alpaca shop is open during Open Barnyard visits, providing an opportunity to purchase souvenirs and fiber goods after or between animal visits.
THE EXPERIENCE
Unstructured, self‑paced farm time
Guests wander the barnyard at their own pace, meet and feed animals, and may glimpse the operator’s more exotic animal ambassadors from afar, though those ambassadors are not available for direct interaction during Open Barnyard admission.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits and practical limits to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stay as long as you like; Open Barnyard admission is open‑ended for each visit.
Wear closed‑toe shoes and come prepared to follow attendant instructions; feed cups are included with admission and additional feed may be purchased on site.
Feed only approved food, be respectful to the animals, do not run, and follow attendants’ directions; failure to comply can result in removal without refund.
All guests must complete a waiver upon entry to participate in Open Barnyard.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does an Open Barnyard visit last?
You can stay as long as you like; there is no fixed duration.
Is feed provided?
Each guest receives a feed cup with admission; additional feed may be purchased.
Can I meet the exotic animal ambassadors?
The farm’s animal ambassadors (capybaras, wallabies, coatis, porcupines) are not available for direct interaction during Open Barnyard, though you may see them from afar.
Are there footwear or behavior rules?
Closed‑toe shoes are required; visitors must listen to attendants, feed only approved food, be respectful to animals and not run.
Do I need to sign anything to enter?
Yes—everyone has to fill out a waiver upon entry.
What happens if rules aren’t followed?
Visitors who do not follow the rules can be asked to leave at any time and are not eligible for refunds.