5 Best Pumpkin Patches With a Petting Zoo in Colorado
Jump to: 1. Fall Mountain Farm 2. Moon Farm 3. The Patch 4. Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch 5. Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
The 5 best pumpkin patches with a petting zoo in Colorado are Fall Mountain Farm, Moon Farm, The Patch, Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch and Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze — 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 Colorado, or browse pumpkin patches with petting zoos in every state on our Petting Zoos and Farm Animals near me page.
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Fall Mountain Farm
Fall Mountain Farm in Monument takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 230 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
16300 Mt Herman Ln, 80132
Petting zooFall Mountain Farm is ranked #1 on this list, located at 16300 Mt Herman Ln, Monument, CO, 80132. It carries a 4.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 230 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Monument. 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 Fall Mountain 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. Fall Mountain 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 Fall Mountain 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 Fall Mountain 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 Fall Mountain 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.
Fall Mountain Farm sits, near Monument, CO, 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 Fall Mountain Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Moon Farm
Moon Farm, out in Fruita, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 371 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
1360 18 1/2 Rd, 81521
Petting zooMoon Farm is ranked #2 on this list, located at 1360 18 1/2 Rd, Fruita, CO, 81521. It carries a 4.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 371 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Fruita. 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 Moon 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: "Farm featuring a pumpkin patch and petting zoo, plus kid-friendly spaces and houses." Moon 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..
Based on its public listing, Moon Farm is typically open Monday 10AM-3PM, Tuesday 10AM-5PM, Thursday 10AM-5PM, Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-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 Moon 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 Moon 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.
Moon Farm sits, near Fruita, CO, 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 Moon Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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The Patch
The Patch near Kiowa rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 231 reviews. Visitors come here for petting zoo.
7400 CO-86, 80117
Petting zooThe Patch is ranked #3 on this list, located at 7400 CO-86, Kiowa, CO, 80117. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 231 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Kiowa. 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 The 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: "Family-run place for picking pumpkins, plus petting goats and horses." The Patch 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 The 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 The 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. 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 The 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.
The Patch sits, near Kiowa, CO, 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 The Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Also worth the drive: Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Pueblo, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 91 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and hayrides.
33111 E US Hwy 50, 81006
Corn mazeHayridesPetting zooHarvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch is ranked #4 on this list, located at 33111 E US Hwy 50, Pueblo, CO, 81006. It carries a 4.3-out-of-5 rating on Google from 91 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Pueblo. 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 Harvest Days- Corn Maze & 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: "Seasonal farm offering a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, hay rides, and a petting zoo." Harvest Days- Corn Maze & 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 Harvest Days- Corn Maze & 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 Harvest Days- Corn Maze & 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 Harvest Days- Corn Maze & 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.
Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch sits, near Pueblo, CO, 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 Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze in Hudson is another strong option, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 58 reviews. Visitors come here for corn maze and petting zoo.
24120 Co Rd 8, 80642
Corn mazePetting zooMazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is ranked #5 on this list, located at 24120 Co Rd 8, Hudson, CO, 80642. It carries a 3.9-out-of-5 rating on Google from 58 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Hudson. 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 Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & 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: "Pumpkin field and corn maze featuring several farm animals and activities." Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & 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…
Based on its public listing, Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is typically open Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 10AM-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 Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & 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 Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & 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.
Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze sits, near Hudson, CO, 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 Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Fall Mountain Farm is our top pick for a pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Colorado, rated 4.9 out of 5, with Moon Farm, The Patch, Harvest Days- Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch and Mazzotti Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 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 Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch with a petting zoo in Colorado?
Based on rating and review volume, Fall Mountain Farm ranks first among the pumpkin patches with a petting zoo we track in Colorado, 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.