NEW PLYMOUTH FARM FIELD GUIDE
Up‑close with Rescued Horses, Goats and Potbellied Pigs at Pumpkin Ridge
A guided, 30‑minute visit at Pumpkin Ridge Animal Sanctuary in New Plymouth to meet rescued farm animals, feed supplied treats, and learn the stories of animals who found a safe haven.
Up‑close with Rescued Horses, Goats and Potbellied Pigs at Pumpkin Ridge.
Set on Pumpkin Ridge near New Plymouth, this brief, guided visit introduces you to a mixed farm of rescued animals — horses, goats and potbellied pigs among them — and focuses on hands‑on encounters, the animals' backstories and the sanctuary's role as a longtime refuge.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Small, Varied Refuge
The sanctuary's animal family includes horses, goats, potbellied pigs, plus cats, dogs and chickens; many residents arrived in need of a safe haven and the farm has shared this care for decades.
Hand‑fed Connections
On the guided tour you can give supplied treats while staff share each animal's story, allowing close, supervised interactions in the barn and pens.
Rain or Shine — Watch Your Step
Visits run in all weather with indoor areas available in inclement conditions; be prepared for seasonally muddy spots and animal waste underfoot.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
A concise, guided encounter that moves through the barn and outdoor pens, this visit centers on meeting rescued residents, listening to their histories, and offering them supplied treats—an intimate, educational half‑hour that showcases animals settling into long‑term care and new homes.
THE ANIMALS
A Small, Varied Refuge
The sanctuary's animal family includes horses, goats, potbellied pigs, plus cats, dogs and chickens; many residents arrived in need of a safe haven and the farm has shared this care for decades.
THE EXPERIENCE
Hand‑fed Connections
On the guided tour you can give supplied treats while staff share each animal's story, allowing close, supervised interactions in the barn and pens.
THE GROUNDS
Rain or Shine — Watch Your Step
Visits run in all weather with indoor areas available in inclement conditions; be prepared for seasonally muddy spots and animal waste underfoot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this short, hands‑on sanctuary visit and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear sturdy shoes you don't mind getting muddy; treats for the animals are supplied by the sanctuary during the visit.
Tours run rain or shine—indoor areas are used in inclement weather—so plan for wet conditions if the forecast calls for it.
The guided visit lasts approximately 30 minutes and begins at the sanctuary's address on Pumpkin Ridge Road in New Plymouth.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the visit?
The guided visit lasts about 30 minutes.
Where do we meet?
Meet at 26711 Pumpkin Ridge Rd., New Plymouth, Ohio.
Which animals will we see?
You can meet horses, goats, potbellied pigs, as well as cats, dogs and chickens that are part of the sanctuary family.
Are treats provided?
Yes—supplied treats are given so visitors can feed the animals during the visit.
What happens if it rains?
Visits proceed in rain or shine; indoor areas are available for use in inclement weather.
Will the ground be muddy?
Some areas can be seasonally muddy and animal waste is present, so visitors should watch their step.
How long has the sanctuary been operating?
The sanctuary has cared for many farm animals over 25 years of sharing the farm and providing long‑term homes.