Sports and Leisure

Petting Zoo

Welcome to the Alisal Ranch Barnyard where we have animals for the whole family to enjoy! Come meet our miniature horses, miniature cattle, goats, pigs, chickens, and more. Check out the below tips and tricks for the best experience possible.

Hours 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm daily
Closed-toe shoes are required for your safety
Approach animals from the side and pet in the direction of the hair
No running in the barnyard, please keep to a walking pace for safety
If an animal is napping, please let them nap; they interact throughout the day and, just like us, need time to themselves!
Most important: have fun and ask any questions you have to the barnyard staff

At a Glance

Meet the animals at the Alisal Ranch Barnyard
Miniature horses, goats, pigs, and more!
Fun for the whole family
Please accompany your children in the Barnyard
Call the Ranch Concierge at (805) 686-7700 to learn more about our family vacation packages

person petting a donkey in the petting zoo

two young people posing with a chicken and calf

donkey sniffing the ground at the petting zoo

The spirit of adventure.

At Alisal Ranch, we start each day with an unrelenting curiosity—and we invite you to do the same. There’s no better place to connect with the passionate, pioneering spirit, or to spend meaningful moments with friends and family. Take the road less traveled, breathe a little deeper, feel the power of nature, and dream under the stars.

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