Updated May 2022

Meet pigs, horses, donkeys, and more at the affordable petting zoo, Hunsader Farms, located in Bradenton, Florida.

Hunsader Farms in Bradenton, Florida is an animal lovers utopia. This quaint farm allows guests, for the low cost of $8 per person, meet, pet, and feed many adorable animals. The animals range from traditional farm animals such as pigs, ponies, and cows to more unique animals such as porcupines, kangaroos, and a variety of birds.

Located on C.R. 675 in Bradenton, enter a tree lined trail and meander to a quaint red barn which houses a market selling produce, jams, honey, and bread. The cost to visit the petting zoo is $8. In addition, I recommend purchasing a cup of corn so you may feed the animals on a self guided tour of the petting zoo.

The tour includes a variety of animals you may feed, pet, and meet such as mini horses, donkeys, cows, llamas, geese, piglets, a porcupine, and tortoise to name a few. The tour can take as little or as long as you like. You may visit the animals once or many times.

After visiting the animals, play on the playground or build a sculpture in the sand box. There is a tricycle kids can ride around and through a barn area within the playground.

Save Money

Do you live in the area or close by? Purchase a season pass for $35 and visit Hunsader Farms between September and June each year.

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Parties and Events

Hunsader Farms can host your child’s next birthday party. For up 25 people, the cost for 2 hours is $250. The party will include admission for 25 guests to the petting zoo, a birthday t-shirt, a bucket of animal feed, use of the playground, and a tablecloth. For additional cost, you may add a train ride and pony rides.

The Farm can also host your private party to include a wedding reception or private event. For more information, click here.

Pumpkin Festival

Every October, Hunsader Farms hosts the pumpkin festival each weekend. The admission to the Festival is $12 with a parking fee of $5 per car. Check out the craft fair, live music, hayrides, pony rides, butterfly experience, and much, much more! For more information, click here.

In summary

My family are animal admirers. Hunsader Farms was an affordable, fun-filled day where our whole family could enjoy the outdoors, meet some interesting animals, and pick out a pumpkin for the Halloween holiday all for less than $20!

Have you visited Hunsader Farms? If so, what was your favorite part? Leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you.

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