Red Brick Ranch Petting Zoo

Family petting zoo · Hocking Hills, Ohio

Feed the goats at Red Brick Ranch

Meet 38 friendly farm animals on 5 acres of Red Brick Ranch in Logan: goats, sheep, cows, ponies, mini pigs, emus, ducks and Silkie chickens. Open summer weekends starting May 29, 2027.

  • Sat and Sun, 10 am to 5 pm
  • $12 online, feed included
  • Under 2 free
  • QR code entry
Goats, a young cow, mini pigs and an emu together in the Red Brick Ranch paddock
The herd at Red Brick Ranch

Meet the animals

Eight kinds of animals, one easy afternoon

Most visits take 60 to 90 minutes. Bring the kids, a camera and clothes that can get a little dusty.

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Goats

Our seven goats are the welcome committee. They are gentle, curious and very good at finding the feed cup in your hand.

Feeding allowed with ranch feed

A woolly ewe and her white lamb on the grass beside hay baskets

Sheep

Soft, woolly and calm. Spring lambs are the highlight of the early season.

Feeding allowed with ranch feed

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Cows

Two gentle cows, including a young calf. Visitors can pet them over the fence with a keeper close by.

Pet over the fence

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Ponies

Two friendly ponies to meet and brush. Pony rides are not offered in our first season.

Brushing sessions with a keeper

See all the animals →

How tickets work

Buy online, scan at the gate

  1. Pick your day

    Choose a date and arrival time online. Arrival windows keep the barnyard calm and uncrowded.

  2. Get your QR code

    Your tickets arrive by email right away, with a QR code for each guest. Add it to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

  3. Scan and walk in

    Hold your phone to the scanner at the gate. No lines at a ticket window, no paper to print.

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Plan your day

A summer day trip in the Hocking Hills

Red Brick Ranch is an easy stop on a Hocking Hills weekend. Pair a morning hike at the state park with an afternoon feeding goats and lambs, or make us the main event for a birthday.

Parking is free, the paths are stroller friendly, and there are handwashing stations at every animal area.

Hours, directions and what to bring →

2027 season

Opening daySat, May 29, 2027
OpenSaturdays and Sundays
Hours10 am to 5 pm, last entry 4 pm
Last daySun, Oct 31, 2027
WeekdaysField trips and parties by booking

Good to know

Questions families ask

When is Red Brick Ranch Petting Zoo open?

We open for the season on Saturday, May 29, 2027 (Memorial Day weekend). During the season we are open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm, through October 31, 2027. Holiday Mondays and group visits on weekdays are by booking.

How much are tickets?

Admission for everyone age 2 and up is $12 online or $14 at the gate, and includes a cup of animal feed. Seniors 65+, military and first responders pay $10 online. Children under 2 are free. A family 4-pack is $44 online. Prices include all fees.

Do I need to buy tickets in advance?

We recommend it. Tickets are sold online for a specific date and arrival window so the barnyard never gets crowded. If a day is not sold out, you can also buy at the gate with a card.

How does entry work?

After you buy online you get an email with a QR code for each ticket, which you can add to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Scan the codes at the entry gate and walk in.

What animals can we meet?

Goats, sheep, two cows, two ponies, two mini pigs, three emus and a flock of 20 ducks and Silkie chickens.

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