WYCKOFF ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Farm Life at Abma’s Barnyard Petting Zoo — Wyckoff’s Year‑Round Family Farm
A compact, all-ages visit to feed and meet goats, sheep, bunnies and more while exploring themed spaces like the Golden Goat Bridge and Bunnyville—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your visit.
Hands-On Farm Life at Abma’s Barnyard Petting Zoo — Wyckoff’s Year‑Round Family Farm.
Set on a family-run farm in Wyckoff, New Jersey, Abma’s Barnyard Petting Zoo invites visitors of every age to meet goats, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, ponies, bunnies, pigs and cows, feeding select animals and wandering themed play areas and photo ops at 700 Lawlins Road.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Friendly Menagerie for All Ages
The Barnyard brings together a wide range of domestic animals — goats, sheep, alpaca, donkeys, ponies, bunnies, pigs and cows — that guests can visit and, under the farm’s guidance, feed with on‑site offerings.
Playful, Themed Farm Spaces
Explore the Golden Goat Bridge, Goat Walk and Goatzebo, peek into Bunnyville and Peppers Playhouse Village, and enjoy photo‑op cutouts and the Duck Pond; the farm even offers an augmented‑reality scavenger hunt called 'Farm Games'.
Feeding, Accessibility and On‑Site Services
Feeding is managed on site: purchase animal crackers or feed buckets at the Barnyard Booth and carrot tops from the Market (carrots must be purchased whole and taken home); the Barnyard is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
A visit centers on close, supervised interactions: families circulate from the Barnyard Booth to animal pens, offering crackers and pellets to goats and sheep and carrot tops to the bunnies, then drift through themed attractions and play spaces for photo ops and light exploration.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and who should take added precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Barnyard operates year‑round with current daylight savings hours Monday–Friday 10:00am–4:30pm and Saturday 10:00am–4:30pm (last ticket sold at 3:30pm); the Barnyard is closed Sundays. Pony rides run May through October and require Barnyard admission. Tickets are non‑refundable and non‑transferrable.
If you wish to feed animals, purchase animal crackers or a feed bucket at the Barnyard Booth and carrot tops at the Market; bring back a refillable bucket for future visits. Do not feed animals outside food.
The Barnyard is cash only; an ATM is on site. The Market and greenhouse accept major credit cards. Buy tickets in advance when possible and plan visits during the week to avoid the Saturday crowds.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I feed the animals?
Yes. Animal crackers and feed buckets are sold at the Barnyard Booth; carrot tops for bunnies are sold at the Market (purchase whole carrots and take them home). Do not feed animals outside food.
Are the animals vaccinated and safe?
All animals in the Barnyard are up to date on vaccinations and health checks, but animal interactions carry inherent risks such as bites or scratches and visitors accept responsibility for injuries or mess.
What are the hours and when is the Barnyard closed?
Current daylight savings hours are Monday–Friday 10:00am–4:30pm and Saturday 10:00am–4:30pm (last ticket sold at 3:30pm); the Barnyard is closed Sundays.
What is the policy on refunds for bad weather?
Tickets are non‑refundable and non‑transferrable, even for inclement weather. The Barnyard may remain open in rain but will close for thunder/lightning and may temporarily close on snowy or icy days; check the website for closures.
Is the Barnyard accessible to strollers and wheelchairs?
Yes. The Barnyard is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Are there any special admission days or ticketing notes?
Buy tickets in advance when possible; Wednesday is Grandparent's Day (free admission for grandparents). If purchasing a Pony Ride (May–October), you must also purchase Barnyard admission. Barnyard Booklet tickets may be used anytime during Barnyard hours without advance reservations.
Is the Barnyard cash only?
The Barnyard itself is cash only; an ATM is on site. The Market and greenhouse accept major credit cards.