The Rusty Buckle Petting Zoo & Pony Parties

Me and my daughter found the petting zoo this summer and quickly became frequent visitors! Not only is it wallet friendly, they have such a good mixture of animals who absolutely love the attention! There has yet to be a visit where we leave without a smile and great memories! Not only that, the family/staff who owns and runs the farm are AMAZING. Not only are the parent knowledgeable and friendly, but their children are always open for questions or to just tell you fun facts about their favorite animals. You can tell the whole family has a true passion for the animals, the farm, and their community! I’d like to mention that I’ve never had an issue following their hours (I actively look at their Facebook page to try to plan a visit), and as a farm lover I totally understand that it would be impossible to give the animals the level of care they are provided now if they were constantly available to the public! So kudos to the Rusty Buckle family for putting their animals needs and health FIRST AND FOREMOST! Also thank you for providing a safe and loving home for the bunny, Bun Bun, that I needed to help find a home for! Your family gave no hesitation to take her in and you continue to love and care for her better than anyone else I could’ve left her with! If you’re looking for a fun place, friendly staff, and good memories I highly recommend the Rusty Buckle petting zoo!! Tell Thelma and Louise I sent you!😉🐷

Hands down the best petting zoo we have had, and nicest people. They came with a pony, donkey, goats, bunny’s, a pig & even a pardoned turkey. All the animals were adorable, and the kids went wild. Great communication, and showed up when they said they would. Can’t wait to have them at our next event in Rumford.

The animals are taken care of & friendly. The people not so much. The hours on Google said they were open. Their website didn't say they were closed on Sunday. I arrived with my 3 year old daughter. Called them, got the answering machine. Left a message. Got out of the car to look at the animals. Goats & pony's came up to up & were friendly. Rabbit was running around. Rooster was nice. Beautiful animals. Anyways a truck pulled up. I said hello. A woman said hi & we're closed. Got farm chores. I asked when are they open. She said check the website (I did & Google). Her tone of voice was arrogant & condescending. So fine I asked can we look at the animals for a bit so my 3 year old does not get upset that have to suddenly leave. She said 1 minute. So we are looking at the animals & a 13 year old boy told us we had to leave. Our 2 dogs who were quiet were a problem for them. I said ok give me a second because I have a 3 year old. My daughter got very upset. I'm fine respecting their space. However there was no indication they were closed when we arrived. Their Google hours said they were open their website didn't say they were closed. The arrogant & semi hostile attitude around my 3 year old daughter is uncalled for. 5 starts for their beautiful & friendly & healthy animals. -1 stars for the attitude of the humans. Averages out to 2 starts

I was looking for a farm to take my children to and found rusty buckle. Not only did they love the animals but they absolutely went crazy for the pony rides! This is a family owned farm and one of the boys helped my daughters on the pony’s-he told them all about riding horses and was so sweet and kind! We will absolutely be back-it’s so convenient that they post their hours on Facebook. It’s so amazing that they would open their beautiful home! ❤️

We have been to this farm more than once, even traveled to wickford water-fire just because they would be there. Never disappointed when we go. Our girls love it there. The family that runs the farm is the most welcoming and very involved with their visitors. The owner even continued to let my daughter play and help brush and take care of one of their horses (cash) after they closed and we definitely overstayed open hours and never once asked us to leave. Would highly recommend this family and farm to everyone. Excellent experience everytime!! Would give ten stars!