At Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova sits the cutest little Petting Barn.  It is taken care of by the Rancho Cordova Girl Scouts.  I was aware that they open on weekends for FREE…but when I called for more information, I was told that every Tuesday they hold a Storytime in the Barn.  Well, we had to check it out!

The Experience:

The kids were excited to go to a “real barn” and see the animals.  They were even more excited when we got there and they were able to have  a more interactive experience than we expected.  There was a donkey, a goat, a rabbit, chickens, birds and the sweetest baby lamb.  The kids and I agreed that the highlight was feeding the chickens out in the chicken yard!  Friendly Ms. Lu made this a wonderful experience by guiding their interactions with the animals, giving them some tips, and answering their questions.  She then read a few animal stories while the children all sat on haystacks.

Expenses:

The fee is $5.00 per child and it was well worth the experience!  On the weekends the petting barn is FREE.  (There is a $4.00 parking fee that you do not have to pay when attending Storytime on Tuesday).

Tips:

You can bring your own carrots and crackers to feed the animals.

There is a playground close to the petting barn.  We brought a picnic lunch and played with the new friends we met at Storytime.

Storytime: All year long, Tuesday 10:00 - 10:45 AM; $5.00/per child or $16.00 for 4-pass punchcard

Weekends: Petting Barn open May - September,  Saturday and Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM.

Steam Train rides are available behind the Petting Barn on the 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of the month from 12:00 - 4:00 PM!

Petting Barn & Steam Train rides are FREE!  (Donations suggested)

Hagan Community Park Petting Barn

2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova

(916) 362-1841

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