1 / 2Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo
📍 Erie, CO
One-hour self-guided farm tours where visitors can feed and brush Nigerian goats, alpacas, miniature pigs, donkeys, and cows. Open year-round Wednesday through Sunday in scheduled tour slots. Advance booking strongly recommended.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Exceptional fit for children ages 2-8 who are ready for close, hands-on animal contact. The structured tour format keeps sessions manageable and prevents the space from becoming overcrowded. Year-round operation makes it a viable off-season outing. No service animals are permitted on the property.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Sarah Kinneavy
5 months ago
“I would highly recommend coming here. It is a fun activity for people of all ages. I love that it is a fun activity that can be enjoyed year round.”
Nancy Ewald
5 months ago
“Great place to visit with young children. Can feed and brush young animals. Staff are friendly and helpful.”
Isabella Flores
5 months ago
“I loved this place everything was so nice and the staff was amazing to around!!”
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Overview
Lil' Buckaroo's Farm in Erie, Colorado runs structured one-hour self-guided tours through a working petting zoo. Animals include Nigerian dwarf goats, alpacas, miniature pigs, donkeys, and cows. Visitors can feed and brush the animals directly. The farm operates four tour slots per day on Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed for animal rest and care. The owners run the farm with a focus on animal welfare and sustainable farming education.
