About Us

We are John & Jess and we love animals!

What started with a small flock of chickens quickly grew to include a large variety of farm animals. Friends, neighbors, and passersby began stopping to meet our animals. When we saw the smiles that our farm friends brought to people’s faces, we decided to share the joy and take our farm on the go! People of all ages love to feed our goats, marvel at our sheep’s wool, and hug our diminutive donkeys!

Donkey and goat
pony parties

What to Expect

horse shoe
Super Heroes with a sheep
We love our animals! They are part of the family and we give them the best feed and care.
Our farm animals are well trained and love to party! They are trained to interact with people in new places.
Our farm crew attendants are friendly and knowledgeable in animal handling.
Shenanigans!! Our animals are always doing something crazy or silly! Expect laughs and smiles, because Shenanigans Ponies & Petting Zoo brings the farm fun to you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if it snows/rains/blows on the date of my event?

Our animals don’t mind the snow. Some of them quite love it! So if your event is scheduled during the winter months and there is snow in the forecast, as long as we can safely travel to your venue, we will be there!

If you need to cancel your event because of the weather, we will do our best to reschedule for another date.

All bookings require a non-refundable deposit. In the event of a cancellation or inclement weather, this deposit may be used toward services within one year of the date of the original event.

How large of a space does the petting zoo take up?
Our Small Petting Zoo requires a 4 foot diameter circle.

Our Large Petting Zoo requires a 4 foot diameter circle for the small animals and a 10 foot diameter circle for the larger animals.

Pony rides require only enough space for the pony to walk and turn around. We can generally make do with very little space.

Can we feed the animals?

Yes!  We bring treats for your guests to feed to our large petting zoo animals (sheep & goats).

Can we pet the animals?

Yes!! We are a mobile PETTING zoo! Our animals expect to be petted and loved on. Of course, we ask that you respect our animals and treat them with kindness when petting them. They do not love to be squeezed, hit, kicked, or bit.

How do you bring the animals to my house/venue?
Our animals travel in a trailer to your venue. They are quite used to the process of loading and unloading from the trailer.

In order for us to set the petting zoo up in a timely manner, we ask that you leave us room to park our truck and trailer near where you would like the animals to be.

What if the animals make a mess while at our party/event?
Our farm crew attendants clean up during and after your event should any of the animals leave something behind.