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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
★4.8(6,183 reviews)$Farm
🕑 3-4 hours👶 Best for ages 2-12. Toddlers and preschoolers are enchanted by feeding baby goats and seeing chickens up close, while elementary-aged kids love the pony rides, fishing, and exploring the historic one-room schoolhouse. Even teens enjoy the peaceful fishing pond and beautiful butterfly garden.🧡 Saved by 100+ families
About
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is a beloved Kansas City gem where kids can experience authentic farm life without leaving the metro area. With over 250 friendly animals, hands-on activities like bottle-feeding baby goats, pony rides, and a fishing pond stocked for young anglers, this isn't just a petting zoo,it's a full farm adventure that creates lasting memories for the whole family.
Highlights
- ✓Bottle-feeding adorable baby goats (seasonal, typically spring)
- ✓Pony rides around a scenic track
- ✓Fishing in a stocked pond (catch and release, equipment provided)
- ✓Historic one-room schoolhouse and pioneer-era buildings
- ✓Getting up close with cows, chickens, turkeys, peacocks, and alpacas
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive right when gates open (9am) to beat crowds and get first dibs on bottle-feeding the baby goats,bottles run out quickly on busy days
- 2.Bring quarters for animal feed dispensers throughout the farmstead; kids love feeding the goats, sheep, and ducks
- 3.Wear closed-toe shoes that can get dirty; this is a working farm with real animals and natural terrain
- 4.Pack a picnic to enjoy in the shaded pavilion areas,there's no food sold on-site beyond vending machines
- 5.Don't miss the less-crowded gem: the beautiful native plant and butterfly garden near the back of the property
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekday mornings in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October) when temperatures are comfortable, baby animals are plentiful, and school groups are minimal. Weekends get crowded, especially Saturday mornings. Avoid the hottest part of summer afternoons as many animals seek shade.
What to Know
Admission is very affordable at just a few dollars per person (ages 2 and under free), with pony rides costing extra. Free parking is plentiful. No food is sold on-site, so bring snacks and water. The farmstead is mostly accessible, though some paths are gravel.
Seasonal Notes
Open April through October only (closed November-March). Baby goat bottle-feeding is typically available in spring. The farmstead hosts special events like Pumpkin Palooza in October and Independence Day celebrations. Summer can be hot with limited shade, so plan accordingly.
Nearby Eats
Grab lunch at nearby Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (about 2 miles away) for kid-friendly burgers and ice cream, or hit up Chick-fil-A on Metcalf Avenue which has an indoor playground for burning off extra energy after your farm visit.
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