The experience at Triple C Farm goes far beyond a typical petting zoo. Instead of reaching over fences, visitors can step inside many of the animal enclosures, sit among the goats, or simply let one of the farm’s pigs wander by at its own pace. The animals are never pressured to perform or interact for food, something the farm is transparent about, and that relaxed approach helps create remarkably calm, natural encounters.
Visits are entirely self-guided with no time limit, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Whether you spend 20 minutes with the bunnies or a couple of hours making your way through every enclosure, you’re free to enjoy the sanctuary however you like.
It’s easy to see why so many visitors describe the sanctuary as calming and therapeutic. Rather than feeling staged for social media, the experience encourages genuine moments. Families bond over feeding ducks, while visitors often find themselves connecting with rescued animals that quickly put them at ease.
Plan Your Visit
Petting farm visits require a booking fee, plus a $5 per-person entry contribution. Every visit helps provide food, shelter, enrichment, and veterinary care for the sanctuary’s animals while supporting programs for individuals with special needs.
Beyond the animal encounters, the sanctuary offers seasonal experiences like goat yoga, birthday parties, and fresh farm eggs. Advance booking is strongly recommended, as visits are by appointment and walk-ins may not be accommodated. While hand-washing stations are available, bringing hand sanitizer or wipes is a good idea, especially with young children.
It’s the kind of place where the mission speaks louder than the marketing—and you can feel it from the moment you walk through the gate.
Need To Know
- Location: 500 Carluke Road W, Ancaster, Ontario (about an hour from Toronto)
- Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Admission: Petting farm visits require a booking fee, plus a $5 per-person entry contribution. Pricing varies by experience
- Reservations: Visits are by appointment. Advance booking is recommended, and walk-ins may be subject to availability and additional fees
- Experiences: In addition to the petting farm, you can book experiences like baby goat encounters, cow cuddles, goat yoga, birthday parties, and seasonal events. Availability varies throughout the year
- What to bring: Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Hand-washing stations are available, but bringing your own sanitizer is a good idea, especially if you’re visiting with young children
