3 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Georgia
Jump to: 1. Skitts Mountain Farms 2. Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC 3. Poppell Farms
The 3 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Georgia are Skitts Mountain Farms, Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC and Poppell Farms — farms tagged for farm animals kids can get close to, alongside the pumpkins. For toddlers and preschoolers especially, an animal barn is often worth more than every other attraction on the farm combined. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Georgia, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Skitts Mountain Farms
Skitts Mountain Farms in Cleveland takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 153 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
7883 GA-254, 30528
Corn mazePetting zooSkitts Mountain Farms is ranked #1 on this list, located at 7883 GA-254, Cleveland, GA, 30528. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 153 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Cleveland. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze and petting zoo, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Skitts Mountain Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-oriented farm featuring a corn maze, tractor rides, mini golf and a petting zoo." Skitts Mountain Farms is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Skitts Mountain Farms in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Skitts Mountain Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts debit cards, nfc mobile payments and credit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Skitts Mountain Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Skitts Mountain Farms sits, near Cleveland, GA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Skitts Mountain Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC
Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC, out in Waverly, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 115 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo and kids play area.
345 Boston Way W, 31565
Petting zooKids play areaIncacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC is ranked #2 on this list, located at 345 Boston Way W, Waverly, GA, 31565. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 115 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Waverly. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for petting zoo and kids play area, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Family-friendly destination featuring a range of animals like pigs and cows, plus a pumpkin patch and a playground." Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC is one of the farms we track with a petting zoo, which typically means for families with toddlers and preschoolers, an animal barn is often worth more than every other attraction on the farm combined. most are included with admission; feed cups usually cost a dollar or two..
Hours aren't listed for Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC sits, near Waverly, GA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Poppell Farms
Poppell Farms near Odum rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 645 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, 31555
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooFall festivalPoppell Farms is ranked #3 on this list, located at 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, GA, 31555. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 645 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Odum. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo and fall festival, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Poppell Farms yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Produce farm, also featuring a pumpkin patch, hayrides and corn mazes, plus animal pens." Poppell Farms is one of the farms we track with a corn maze, which typically means a corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. si…
Hours aren't listed for Poppell Farms in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Poppell Farms either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards, debit cards and nfc mobile payments, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Poppell Farms can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Poppell Farms sits, near Odum, GA, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Poppell Farms's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Skitts Mountain Farms is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Georgia, rated 4.9 out of 5, with Incacheetoo Plantation and Petting Zoo LLC and Poppell Farms rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and which animals are on site — and whether the barn is open that day — can vary week to week, so always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Georgia.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Georgia?
Based on rating and review volume, Skitts Mountain Farms ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Georgia, with a 4.9-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
What animals are usually at a pumpkin patch petting zoo?
It varies by farm, but goats, sheep, alpacas, rabbits and barn cats are the most common. Larger farms sometimes add pigs, ponies or a small aviary. Feed cups are usually available for a dollar or two even when general admission is free.
Is the petting zoo included in admission?
At most farms, yes — the animal barn is bundled into general admission rather than ticketed separately. It's still worth confirming when you call, since a minority of larger destination farms do charge extra for it.
Are petting zoos safe for toddlers?
Generally yes, with normal precautions. Well-run farms provide hand-washing stations near the animal area and it's worth using them properly — animal contact areas are a recognized source of E. coli and salmonella exposure in young children. Strollers are frequently not permitted inside the enclosure itself, so plan for carrying.
Are these pumpkin patches good for young kids?
Yes — a petting zoo is one of the two features (alongside a dedicated kids' play area) that most reliably holds a toddler's or preschooler's attention. Check the listings above for hours, and call ahead if you're planning specifically around animal-barn access.