Get Close and Cozy with Cute Farm Animals
NEPA is home to rolling hills, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant farming communities. Locals and visitors alike love getting up close with the animals any chance they get. NEPA offers various opportunities to interact with livestock that are living their best life on local farms.
Whether you’re looking to introduce your family to farm life, or you’re an animal enthusiast interested in connecting with fur-friends, here’s some of the awesome farms in the region where you can do just that.
Covington Twp., PA
Hang out with furry alpaca friends at Windy Haven Farm. Keep it casual with an alpaca meet and greet or plan your trip to the farm around one of their special events. You can even book an alpaca photo shoot for a more one-on-one experience.
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Tunkhannock, PA
Surrounded by the scenery of the Endless Mountains, you can’t help but feel at peace at this family farm. Their grounds are open to the public in the late summer, early fall, and spring. Don’t miss your chance to meet Nutmeg the cow and all her friends at Brown Hill Farms!
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East Stroudsburg, PA
Farm animals are the star of the show at Happy Tales Farm in East Stroudsburg. Get up close for snuggles with an assortment of furry friends during one of their many events. Adults can sip wine and paint with alpacas or kids can craft while playing with pigs, goats, chickens, horses, donkeys and more.
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Honesdale, PA
Take in the beautiful views of the Poconos on horseback, and stop into their barn to meet the rest of the fur-family. Friendly donkeys, chickens, and goats are waiting for you. No matter the season, your skill level, or experience, Happy Trails Stables is the perfect place to saddle up.
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Shavertown, PA
In addition to stopping for delicious ice cream, you have to meet the stars of the show. The working farm is home to a giant herd of dairy cows, goats, llamas, sheep, chickens, peacocks, ducks, pigs, donkeys and so much more. Hillside Farms’ goal is to promote sustainable choices in the way we live.
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Dalton, PA
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that rescues animals in need and gives them a safe haven for the rest of their life. The sanctuary is currently home to nearly 300 animals, including pigs, cats, sheep, cows, birds, goats, alpacas, and horses.
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East Stroudsburg, PA
For more than 50 years, Pocono Snake & Animal Farm has delighted all ages with both native and exotic animalsThis family-owned facility is comprised mostly of donated creatures. From baby goats to lemurs to copperheads, they just about have it all.
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Effort, PA
Pohopoco Creek Alpacas is home to about 20 adorable Huacaya alpacas. This 72-acre farm breeds alpacas and sells sustainably-made products from their fleece. Visitors of all ages will love feeding the alpacas and learning about their unique qualities.
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Mount Cobb, PA
Adults and kids alike will have a blast feeding the farm animals at this family-owned farm. Hop on a hay rides before you leave and catch incredible views of the fall foliage at Ritter’s Cider Mill.
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Albrightsville, PA
This charming reindeer farm in the Pocono Mountains offers hands-on tours that are fun for the whole family. Make all your childhood dreams come true with an up close meet-and-greet with these magical animals at Spruce Ridge Reindeer.
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In NEPA, we grow our own. Local farmers are helping to sustain our region. Shop fresh from the farm or at one of our many farmers’ markets and seasonal produce stands.
