If you’re an animal lover, you’ll be in heaven at Cockrill’s Country Critters! A farm and petting zoo in one, it’s home to an array of animals. It’s become a popular venue for birthday parties, but that’s not the only option for interacting with the resident wildlife. Every autumn, the farm hosts a fall fest, and you’re going to love it!
Cockrill’s Country Critters is in Austin, Arkansas.
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It’s a farm, petting zoo, and event venue.
Cockrills Country Critters Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides/Facebook
It’s also a mobile petting zoo service.
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In fact, its motto is, “We can bring our critters to you, or you can come to our farm!”
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In addition to being open year-round for private parties, it plays host to a few events throughout the year, including a fall festival.
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Dubbed Cockrill’s Fall Festivities and Pumpkins, it takes place every weekend between late-September and mid-November.
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On Saturdays, the fest runs from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. On Sundays, the festivities kick off at 1 p.m.
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Admission includes a pony ride, hayride, face painting, and pie pumpkin.
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It also includes access to the farm’s petting zoo.
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Not your typical petting zoo, it’s home to critters of all sorts - both familiar and exotic.
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So, are you ready to plan a visit or book an event at this charming critter farm? Want to know more about the upcoming fall fest? For more information, call or text Cockrill’s Country Critters at (501) 351-4521. You can also visit the farm’s website or Facebook page.
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So, did you know about this farm in Arkansas? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Know of another place you can get up close and personal with wildlife? Tell us!
This isn’t the only place you can interact with wildlife in Arkansas. Click here to read about another.
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Address: Cockrills Country Critters, 2703 Ed Haymes Rd, Austin, AR 72007, USA