1 / 4Barnyard Buddies
📍 Lakewood, CA
Small farm in Lakewood, CA with goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, alpacas, and ponies. Pony rides for children 3+ under 75 lbs. Animal feed sold on-site. Birthday party packages include picnic areas and ride tickets. Open Wednesday-Sunday.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children under eight who want direct hands-on contact with farm animals. Pony rides are a standout draw for the three-to-six age group. Birthday party hosts praise the owner and staff for attentiveness with large groups of up to 80 guests.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Michelle Thomas
8 months ago
“THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!!! My only suggestion is WE WANT MORE!!!! As a mom and a grandparent and a teacher, there is so much more that can be done to this place that can make it more educational as well as fun and with new owners I think it Grow into an even better place and I’m looking forward to it!!! My granddaughter and I go to this place all the time and we love it!!! I love that they have kept it at a reasonable price so that we can enjoy it frequently. That is the best part.!!! I love that they are friendly and kind and they allow children to really enjoy the animals!!!! They have a variety of animals Play area With farm toys pony rides they even have books for children And an area where you can sit at the picnic tables and eat lunch it’s really just a nice area to enjoy the day!!! I am surely thankful for this place and I am truly thankful for the staff and the people who work here. They have a good heart and this is just a wonderful place to be.!!!! Thank you!!!!”
Cheyenne Whittaker
7 months ago
“Celebrated my daughter’s 3rd birthday here. It was so much fun. Everyone had a blast. I can’t say one staff member specifically because they are all so amazing. Very attentive and very nice humans! Would definitely recommend to book a party here!”
Fuad H
10 months ago
“Went here after seeing their coupon on Groupon. It was a great experience where you can feed the goats and sheep (need to buy additional feed) There are also other animals that you can pet. Quite affordable as well. Highly recommend.”
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Overview
Barnyard Buddies offers direct contact with goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, alpacas, and ponies across an outdoor farm setting. Animal feed is available to purchase on-site for the full feeding experience. Pony rides are available for children aged three and older who weigh under 75 lbs. Birthday party packages include picnic space and ride tickets; private pony ride add-ons are available. New ownership is expanding the facility.
