🐾 What to Expect
A visit to Bailiwick Animal Park is a relaxed, walkable, and up-close outdoor experience designed for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking to enjoy time in nature.
We are a boutique, family-owned animal park set on approximately 2–3 acres, featuring over 25 exhibits. Our size allows guests to explore comfortably without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Most visits last 1–2 hours, depending on pace and engagement.
🌿 A Natural Outdoor Setting
Bailiwick is an outdoor animal park featuring hard-packed dirt pathways, natural terrain, and gently rolling areas.
Because we are an outdoor facility, conditions may vary with the weather. After periods of rain, some areas may be muddy. Many of our animals live in naturalistic habitats that include dirt, grass, and seasonal ground conditions.
We recommend wearing comfortable footwear suitable for outdoor exploration.
Much of the park offers natural shade, making summer visits comfortable, though sunscreen and hydration are encouraged during warmer days.
🐐 Animal Encounters & Feeding
Many of our friendly farm animals — including goats, sheep, alpacas, camels, and more — enjoy interacting with guests.
Animal feed cups are available for purchase inside the park.
Not all animals are available for feeding or direct interaction. Please follow posted signage and staff guidance to ensure a safe and respectful experience for both guests and animals.
🐅 Seasonal Animal Activity
Animal visibility and activity may vary depending on weather and seasonal transitions.
• Summer months often provide the widest visibility of animals.
• Cooler spring and fall days can bring increased activity levels.
During our early spring opening and late fall, some animals may still be transitioning from winter accommodations.
Our animals’ comfort and well-being always come first.
🎠 A Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Bailiwick is designed to be welcoming and approachable for guests of all ages.
We offer:
• A small playground area
• Open viewing spaces
• A relaxed pace ideal for families with young children
Strollers are welcome.
🏡 A Boutique, Family-Operated Experience
Bailiwick Animal Park is privately owned and operated. We are not city or state funded.
As a boutique facility, our scale allows for a more personal and approachable experience. Our habitats are designed with species-appropriate space, daily care, and ongoing enhancements in mind.
Every visit directly supports feeding, veterinary care, enrichment, habitat upgrades, and continued improvements to the park.
✨ Ongoing Improvements
Bailiwick continues to evolve each season.
Throughout the year, guests may notice new habitats, exhibit enhancements, updated signage, and other park improvements in progress.
Under current leadership, we are focused on steady, meaningful growth that prioritizes animal care and thoughtful upgrades to both habitats and guest experience.
We appreciate your support as we continue building for the future.
💵 Payment & Entry
Please note:
• We are cash only on-site
• An ATM is available on the property
• Same-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp
🐴 Year-Round Horseback Riding
While the Animal Park operates seasonally, our horseback riding programs — including trail rides, lessons, camps, and training — operate year-round.
Please visit our Horseback Riding section for details.