3 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Pennsylvania
Jump to: 1. Stoltzfus Pumpkins 2. Irons Mill Farmstead 3. King’s Pumpkin Farm
The 3 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Pennsylvania are Stoltzfus Pumpkins, Irons Mill Farmstead and King’s Pumpkin Farm — 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 Pennsylvania, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Stoltzfus Pumpkins
Stoltzfus Pumpkins in Manheim takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
1151 Landisville Rd, 17545
Petting zooStoltzfus Pumpkins is ranked #1 on this list, located at 1151 Landisville Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 64 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Manheim. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for 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 Stoltzfus Pumpkins 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-run outlet featuring a variety of pumpkins, gourds and dried gourds, plus some animals." Stoltzfus Pumpkins 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..
Based on its public listing, Stoltzfus Pumpkins is typically open Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday 8AM-6PM, Wednesday 8AM-6PM, Thursday 8AM-6PM, Friday 8AM-6PM, Saturday 8AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Stoltzfus Pumpkins 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 Stoltzfus Pumpkins 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.
Stoltzfus Pumpkins sits, near Manheim, PA, 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 Stoltzfus Pumpkins's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Irons Mill Farmstead
Irons Mill Farmstead, out in New Wilmington, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 722 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
252 Greenfield Rd, 16142
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooIrons Mill Farmstead is ranked #2 on this list, located at 252 Greenfield Rd, New Wilmington, PA, 16142. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 722 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near New Wilmington. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides 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 Irons Mill Farmstead 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: "Kid-oriented family-friendly attraction featuring a corn maze, hayrides, animal exhibits, a barn and bonfires." Irons Mill Farmstead 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 Irons Mill Farmstead 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 Irons Mill Farmstead 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 Irons Mill Farmstead 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.
Irons Mill Farmstead sits, near New Wilmington, PA, 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 Irons Mill Farmstead's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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King’s Pumpkin Farm
King’s Pumpkin Farm near Honey Brook rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
1050 Park Rd, 19344
Corn mazeHayridesU-pick pumpkinsPetting zooKing’s Pumpkin Farm is ranked #3 on this list, located at 1050 Park Rd, Honey Brook, PA, 19344. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 101 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Honey Brook. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for corn maze, hayrides, u-pick pumpkins 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 King’s Pumpkin Farm 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 farm featuring pick-your-own pumpkins, gourds and mums as well as a corn maze. Petting zoo, hayrides and pony rides." King’s Pumpkin Farm 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…
Based on its public listing, King’s Pumpkin Farm is typically open Monday 9:30AM-7PM, Tuesday 9:30AM-7PM, Wednesday 9:30AM-7PM, Thursday 9:30AM-7PM, Friday 9:30AM-7PM, Saturday 9:30AM-7PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for King’s Pumpkin Farm 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 King’s Pumpkin Farm 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.
King’s Pumpkin Farm sits, near Honey Brook, PA, 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 King’s Pumpkin Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Stoltzfus Pumpkins is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Pennsylvania, rated 4.8 out of 5, with Irons Mill Farmstead and King’s Pumpkin Farm 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 Pennsylvania.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Pennsylvania?
Based on rating and review volume, Stoltzfus Pumpkins ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Pennsylvania, with a 4.8-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.