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Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo
4.9 ★★★★★ 364 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Erie, Colorado
Farm with miniature livestock such as donkeys, alpacas, and pigs, plus tours and feed cups.
Plan your visit
- Online waiver sign it before you go to skip the front-desk line
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 303-870-5106
- Website buckaroospettingzoo.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm |
What parents highlight
“• It’s spacious, clean, and perfect for a short outing — we especially appreciated the one-hour self-guided tour format (which fit well with a toddler’s attention span).”
“But this is inside so it’s the perfect place to bring your little ones (but it was so much fun for me too!”
“The staff was super welcoming, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all my questions (and you can tell they truly love the animals).”
What parents say
What an absolute hidden gem! This petting zoo is the cutest little place ever. The animals are all so sweet, gentle, and clearly well cared for. From the fluffy bunnies to the playful goats and the calm, friendly alpacas, every moment here felt magical.
The BEST experience ever!!! I had the absolute best time petting all the animals—especially the donkeys. Frisco the donkey was incredibly sweet and gentle 🥺🤍 The staff was amazing, and Charlie even let us walk the donkeys with him, which truly made my whole day 🥰 Can’t wait to be back!
A very joyful experience for both my 3.5 year old son and myself. The staff is great and are obviously there because they care about the animals. Everything here felt safe. The one hour slot was perfect and it was easy to get my son to leave because everyone had to leave at that time, to allow the animals to rest.
We’ve visited Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm twice now with our almost-two-year-old, and both times were fantastic. She still talks about the goats, pigs and alpacas weeks later! What stood out: • The animals are so friendly and well-cared-for, and the kids have plenty of safe, up-close interactions.
Birthday parties at Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo
Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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