Lambs Farm Petting Zoo and Amusement Park guide

Lambs Farm’s Farmyard brings animal encounters and several family attractions together in one place. The farm began in 1961, when Bob Terese and Corinne Owen opened a small pet shop on Chicago’s State Street.

The Farmyard includes a Petting Area, Discovery Center, miniature train, carousel and miniature golf. Lambs Farm says its mission is to help people with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives and connect with the human spirit.

The Farmyard has more than 100 animals, including goats, sheep, cows, horses and pigs. In the Petting Area, you can give the goats attention and brush them, but guests do not feed those goats.

Hay bags cost $1 each and are available for feeding cows, llamas, goats, sheep and horses. Keep that distinction in mind: the hay bags are for the listed animals, while the Petting Area goats are not fed by guests.

Beyond the animals, the Farmyard has a Discovery Center, miniature train, carousel and miniature golf. Attraction operations may vary, so check which activities are running before you set out.

When attractions are operating, they close for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., then close for the day at 3:30 p.m. Plan your activities around that break and closing time; the Farmyard itself is open until 4 p.m.

The Farmyard is open year-round. Admission is $12 per person for ages 2 years and older, with unlimited access to available attractions.

Opening hours

• Tuesday to Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
• Monday: closed

Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.

You can purchase Farmyard admission on site or in advance online. The Magnolia Café & Bakery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Sugar Maple Country Store & Bakery, Cedar Chest Thrift Shop, Dogwood Garden & Pet Center, and Greenhouse are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours and attraction operations can change, so check the official site before you go.

Lambs Farm’s address is 14245 W. Rockland Road in Libertyville. Pace Suburban Bus vehicles are available for transportation to and from Lambs Farm, and you can use this guide to getting around North Chicago when planning local travel.

For a group visit, Lambs Farm offers field trips Tuesday through Friday throughout the year, excluding select blackout dates such as federal holidays and special events. The package requires at least 10 people and costs $10 per person for ages 2 years and older; it includes Farmyard entry, the Petting Area, Discovery Center, carousel, miniature train and miniature golf.

Bathrooms are available in the renovated facility. If you are planning a field trip, confirm the schedule and package arrangements with Lambs Farm before your visit.