Farms and Petting Zoos Near San Antonio
Updated by Mom's Guide SA
Pumpkin season is on.
Quick answer
You can see farm animals near San Antonio all year. Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is a drive-through safari, and Owl Creek Farm opens for farm visits on Saturdays outside pumpkin season. In fall, farms like Circle N Maze and Uhland Fall Fest have petting zoos. Families pick strawberries near Poteet in spring and peaches in Fredericksburg in summer.
- All year
- Safari park, farm visits, living history farm
- U-pick
- Strawberries in spring, peaches in summer
- Fall
- Pumpkin farms add petting zoos
Quick picks
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Drive-through safari, about 45 minutes northeast. Adults 12 and up $31.99, kids 3 to 11 $21.99.
- Owl Creek Farm
Closest farm, about 25 minutes from downtown. Farm visits on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside pumpkin season, $10.
- Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
Animal park at 5640 S. I-35 in New Braunfels. See the zoo's site for hours and prices.
- Jenschke Orchards
U-pick peaches in summer and a corn maze in fall, about 80 minutes away in Fredericksburg.
- LBJ State Park & Historic Site - Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Free living history farm at LBJ State Park in Stonewall.
What's in season
What you can pick or do at farms near San Antonio, by time of year.
| Crop | When | What to do | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Spring | U-pick strawberries | KH Farm in Poteet, Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls |
| Peaches | Summer | U-pick peaches | Jenschke Orchards in Fredericksburg |
| Pumpkins and corn mazes | Mid-September to early November | Pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes and petting zoos | See our pumpkin patch guide |
| Christmas trees | Late November into December | Cut your own tree | See our Christmas tree farms guide |
Petting zoos and animal parks open all year
Places to see animals in any season. Check hours before you go.
Nature & Wildlife
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Drive-through safari, about 45 minutes northeast. Adults 12 and up $31.99, kids 3 to 11 $21.99, and the aviary is $5 more. Open rain or shine. See the site for hours.
San Antonio
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
Animal park at 5640 S. I-35 in New Braunfels. See the zoo's site for hours and prices.
New Braunfels
Owl Creek Farm
Outside pumpkin season, Owl Creek opens for farm visits on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It costs $10.
San Antonio
Fall farms with petting zoos
In fall, many pumpkin farms add petting zoos and hayrides. For dates, hours and prices, see our pumpkin patch and corn maze guide.
Circle N Maze
Corn maze with a petting zoo in La Vernia, about 35 minutes east.
La Vernia
Uhland Fall Fest
Weekend fall festival near Kyle, about 75 minutes away. The petting zoo is included.
Uhland
BellCreek Acres
Petting zoo and a wagon ride to the pumpkin field near LaCoste, about 30 minutes west.
Lacoste
Sundrop Springs
Farm animals, baby goats and hayrides in New Braunfels, about 50 minutes away.
New Braunfels
Trader's Village San Antonio
Petting zoo with the CORNy Maze, about 20 minutes from downtown.
San Antonio
Living history farm
See how a Hill Country farm family lived more than 100 years ago.
Farms for field trips and birthday parties
Some farms host school groups and parties. Packages and prices change, so call the farm before you plan.
- Owl Creek Farm's Saturday farm visits, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $10, are an easy way to see a farm before you book.
- Ask what the package includes, like a hayride, animal feed and a covered area for cake.
- Ask about the rain plan. Most farm activities are outside.
Tips for visiting a farm with kids
A few things that make the day easier.
- Call or check social media before you drive. Small farms change hours with weather and crops.
- U-pick fruit can sell out early on weekends. Go when the farm opens.
- Bring cash for feed cups and add-ons.
- Wash hands after the petting zoo.
- Babies are often free, but strollers can be hard on gravel and grass. A carrier works better.
Pick-your-own farms
U-pick seasons depend on the weather, so call or check the farm before you drive.
Jenschke Orchards
U-pick peaches in summer, with a ticket. The 2026 peach season is over, and 2027 dates aren't out yet. About 80 minutes away in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg
Sweet Berry Farm
U-pick strawberries in spring. 2027 dates aren't out yet. Marble Falls is about 1 hour 45 minutes away.
Marble Falls
Love Creek Orchards and The Apple Store
Apple store and bakery in Medina, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a cafe from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (830) 200-0302 to ask about apple picking.
Medina
We don't have a page for these yet. The link goes to the official site.
- KH Farm U-pick strawberries and produce in Poteet. 2027 dates aren't out yet, so call (830) 570-3090 before you go.
Questions parents ask
Where can kids pet farm animals in San Antonio?
Owl Creek Farm on the far West Side opens for farm visits on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside pumpkin season, for $10. In fall, pumpkin farms like Circle N Maze and Uhland Fall Fest have petting zoos. Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo in New Braunfels is another option, so check its site for hours.
Where can we pick strawberries near San Antonio?
Poteet, south of San Antonio, is strawberry country. KH Farm there has U-pick strawberries in spring, but its 2027 dates aren't out yet, so call (830) 570-3090 first. Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls also has spring strawberries, about 1 hour 45 minutes away.
When is peach picking season in the Hill Country?
Hill Country peaches are picked in summer. Jenschke Orchards in Fredericksburg sells U-pick peach tickets. Its 2026 peach season is over, and 2027 dates aren't out yet.
Which farms near San Antonio are open all year?
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is open rain or shine, and Owl Creek Farm has Saturday farm visits outside pumpkin season. Love Creek Orchards' store and bakery in Medina is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sauer-Beckmann Farm at LBJ State Park is free to enter, so check the park's site for farm hours.
Do farms near San Antonio host birthday parties?
Some do, but packages, prices and dates change, so call the farm first. For more ideas, see our birthday party places guide.