We at the Little Ponderosa take pride in providing a zoo where visitors can interact with the animals. Most all of our animals love to be touched and hand fed, even the most exotic. That’s why we call ourselves the “hands on zoo”.

Our hands on zoo was first established as only a pony ride business before adding our petting zoo and barnyard nursery. One of our central attractions is our big red barn. Our barn looks like it came out of a children's storybook and is a favorite of our customers who don't have areas to accommodate our animals or who want to plan parties without worrying about the weather.Our barn is fully heated, so it is great for those winter events.

Our hands on zoo is open on Everyday of the week from 10:00 - 6:00. The admission is only $8.00 to enjoy all the barnyard and exotic animals. We also have pony rides and feed for all the animals. Don't forget to bring your picnic lunch to enjoy the pavilion located near the creek and pond!
Our close attention to cleanliness and professionalism has helped to build our reputation of quality that is not often found in the animal industry. Our animals are veterinarian inspected and have their certificates of good health. With 30 years of experience between them, James and Tim Cox are sensitive to the animals’ needs and work diligently to make them comfortable. This insures a good experience for you and the animals.