1 / 3Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary
📍 Hamilton, NY
Donation-entry rescue sanctuary in Hamilton, NJ with over 600 farm animals including goats, donkeys, peacocks, and chickens roaming freely. Feed buckets available on-site. Children's Critter Camp and volunteer programs run regularly.
Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is such an awesome place! It's like a real-life animal paradise. There are so many animals roaming around freely—goats, chickens, donkeys, peacocks—you name it! You can pet them, feed them, and just enjoy being surrounded by all the cuteness. 🐐🦆🐴 They even have a little shop where you can buy food to feed the animals, which makes the visit even more interactive and fun. The whole place is peaceful, heartwarming, and full of love for animals. Great for families, kids, or honestly anyone who wants to smile. Definitely a must-visit! ❤️🐾
🏆 Family Action Verdict
An exceptional hands-on animal experience for families with young children — the free-roaming animals create genuine, unscripted interaction that no zoo replicates. Feed buckets typically last 30 minutes of active feeding. Some animals, particularly the donkeys, are persistent food-seekers — most young kids find this hilarious.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Olha B
8 months ago
“Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is such an awesome place! It's like a real-life animal paradise. There are so many animals roaming around freely—goats, chickens, donkeys, peacocks—you name it! You can pet them, feed them, and just enjoy being surrounded by all the cuteness. 🐐🦆🐴 They even have a little shop where you can buy food to feed the animals, which makes the visit even more interactive and fun. The whole place is peaceful, heartwarming, and full of love for animals. Great for families, kids, or honestly anyone who wants to smile. Definitely a must-visit! ❤️🐾”
Shannon Gulotta
11 months ago
“What a great experience! I took my 2 boys under 2 and they loved it! The animals were so friendly (minus the one stalker donkey after all the food). It was $4 for a bucket which lasted a good 30 mins to give away to the animals. There was snacks/drinks for sale at a good price. Everyone was so sweet. It was a great day! We can’t wait to go back!”
Jul L
4 months ago
“I love this place. It’s donation only. Some animals are fenced in…others roam freely and walk around with you! The animals are so silly and just want the snacks they sell for $5 a bucket. They also let you volunteer whenever you want”
Nicolas Brocklehurst
6 months ago
“The best animal sanctuary, pet rescue, around. No one else does it like the funny farm does. And every animal has a story. Free admission but accepts donations. Come check them out. You can't beat what they have going on here.”
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Overview
Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary houses more than 600 rescued animals on open grounds where most roam freely among visitors. Feed buckets sold on-site give children direct, sustained animal interaction. Every animal has a rescue story — staff share them willingly. The sanctuary runs Critter Camp for children and welcomes volunteers of all ages. Baked goods are sold on-site. Entry is donation-based.
