4 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Arkansas
Jump to: 1. Family Farm Christian Day Camp 2. Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 3. Motley's Pumpkin Patch 4. Circle D Funny Farm
The 4 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Arkansas are Family Farm Christian Day Camp, Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Motley's Pumpkin Patch and Circle D Funny 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 Arkansas, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Family Farm Christian Day Camp
Family Farm Christian Day Camp in Malvern takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 448 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
18448 U.S. Hwy 67, 72104
Petting zooFamily Farm Christian Day Camp is ranked #1 on this list, located at 18448 U.S. Hwy 67, Malvern, AR, 72104. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 448 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Malvern. 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 Family Farm Christian Day Camp 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: "Seasonal family attraction offering a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, and activities such as ziplining and rock climbing." Family Farm Christian Day Camp 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, Family Farm Christian Day Camp is typically open Monday 2-6PM, Tuesday 2-6PM, Thursday 2-6PM, Friday 2-6PM, Saturday 9AM-5PM. 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 Family Farm Christian Day Camp 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, 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 Family Farm Christian Day Camp 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.
Family Farm Christian Day Camp sits, near Malvern, AR, 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 Family Farm Christian Day Camp's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, out in Augusta, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 205 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
Co Rd 249, 72006
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooPeebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is ranked #2 on this list, located at Co Rd 249, Augusta, AR, 72006. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 205 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Augusta. 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 Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 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 with a pumpkin patch and activities like hayrides, a corn maze, and a petting zoo." Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 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 Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 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 Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 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 Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze 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.
Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze sits, near Augusta, AR, 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 Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Motley's Pumpkin Patch
Motley's Pumpkin Patch near Little Rock rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 350 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
13724 Sandy Ann Dr, 72206
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooMotley's Pumpkin Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 13724 Sandy Ann Dr, Little Rock, AR, 72206. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 350 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Little Rock. 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 Motley's Pumpkin Patch 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: "Fall attraction with a pumpkin patch, hay rides, a petting zoo, pig races, and a corn maze." Motley's Pumpkin Patch 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 Motley's Pumpkin Patch 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 Motley's Pumpkin Patch 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 Motley's Pumpkin Patch 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.
Motley's Pumpkin Patch sits, near Little Rock, AR, 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 Motley's Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Circle D Funny Farm
Also worth the drive: Circle D Funny Farm in Malvern, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 83 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
11384 AR-222, 72104
Petting zooCircle D Funny Farm is ranked #4 on this list, located at 11384 AR-222, Malvern, AR, 72104. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 83 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Malvern. 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 Circle D Funny 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-owned farm, petting zoo and event venue with friendly staff and exotic animals." Circle D Funny Farm 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 Circle D Funny Farm 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 Circle D Funny 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 Circle D Funny 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.
Circle D Funny Farm sits, near Malvern, AR, 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 Circle D Funny Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Family Farm Christian Day Camp is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Arkansas, rated 4.8 out of 5, with Peebles Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, Motley's Pumpkin Patch and Circle D Funny 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 Arkansas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Arkansas?
Based on rating and review volume, Family Farm Christian Day Camp ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Arkansas, 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.