Just a few miles from historic downtown Cartersville, Pettit Creek Farms is home to a menagerie of animals to rival metropolitan zoos.
Since 1945, the 80-acre Pettit Creek Farms has been part of the Cartersville, Georgia scene. You’ll find amazing animals from all over the globe, such as camels, emu, zebras, and reindeer, but you’ll also find sheep, goats, cows, and chickens.
At Pettit Creek Farms, you can take a farm tour, attend one of their special events, zipline, host a birthday party, and get up close and personal with some of the exotic animals found on the farm. Here are some of our favorite things to do at Pettit Creek Farms.
TOURS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, AND FUN…OH MY!
FARM TOURS
Taking a Farm Tour at Pettit Creek Farms is a great way to get to know the animals here so much better. Offered throughout the year, both kids and adults will love seeing this Cartersville farm that’s home to animals from around the world.
Pettit Creek Farms is home to Georgia’s largest camel herd, so getting to see them is a real treat. You’ll find more than 20 different varieties of animals here, including camels, giraffe, kangaroos, sheep, capybara, reindeer, and more.
During the Farm Tour at Pettit Creek Farms, you’ll stay in your vehicle and see the animals in their enclosures. Purchase a bag of food for them, and you can either throw the food their way or feed them from your car window. It’s a great way to see the animals up close, and they may even thank you with a slobbery kiss!
There are add-on activities offered at the end of the tour, like pony rides, the petting zoo, swings, zipline tours, and more. The add-on activities are cash only (usually about $5 each), so make sure you’re prepared.
Farm Tours take place on select days throughout the year, but the Farm Tour Season usually ends in late August before they reopen for Pumpkin Fest season in late September. Check HERE for dates and times.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
If you’re looking for a memorable birthday party spot, Pettit Creek Farms is a great choice. Throw your next party here, and your child will be sure to never forget it.
Parties here include pony rides for the kids, use of the picnic tables, and a visit to the petting zoo.
PUMPKIN FEST AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT PETTIT CREEK FARMS
PUMPKIN FEST
Pumpkin Fest at Pettit Creek Farms is a must-do fall activity in Georgia.
The festival runs from late September through October 31st, and features amazing animals and fall attractions too. Explore the 2-acre corn maze, meet more than 20 species of animals, or take a hay ride around the farm. You don’t have to make reservations, and they accept admission at the door. (General Admission is $14.95 +tax for ages 2 and older, Ages 60+ is $12.95 + tax.)
Your admission price includes unlimited visits to the corn maze, hay maze, hayride, petting zoo, ring toss, duck race, bean bag toss, corn hole, steer haybale roping, scarecrow building, stick pony race, corn pit, stump tic tac toe, and the Cinderella carriage.
Want even more fun? Enhance your experience with add-ons like a cup of feed, giraffe treats, pony rides, Euro-Bungy, swings, and Aerial Course, available daily. Additional activities like camel rides (Camel rides will NOT be available every weekend), canopy tours, and concessions are available most weekends during the season. Aerial Course and Canopy tours require a signed waiver. Please bring CASH for the Add-Ons.
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
If you’re looking for a great place to see Christmas lights, Pettit Creek Farms has that too! A Country Christmas at the farm features live reindeer, pics with Santa, tons of Christmas lights, a nativity and petting zoo, campfires, Christmas trees, and more.
Meet Comet and Cupid, along with Santa himself, at Santa’s Cottage. (You’re allowed to take pics!) See the Christmas lights by either driving your own vehicle, or taking a hay ride through more than a mile of lights. Afterwards, visit the petting zoo and maybe even get a kiss from a camel while you’re there! You can also see the nativity with live animals on Saturdays.
Stop by the concession stands and enjoy hot chocolate, funnel cakes, and more.
Reservations are not required and you can pay at the gate. ($30 for a car of 1-8 people, $35 for a van with 9-15 people, $45 bus for 16-22 people, or the hayride is $10/person ages 2+.) Admission price includes visiting Santa (Thursdays-Sundays), the reindeer, and the petting zoo.
They also offer camel rides, pony rides, a cup of feed, or the Euro-bungy swings for an extra cost. (Bring cash for the add-ons!)
TIPS FOR A GREAT VISIT TO PETTIT CREEK FARMS
- We recommend wearing boots or old tennis shoes during your visit. There are no paved sidewalks, and you’re on a real functioning farm.
- Paying for the animal food is a must! It brings the animals so much closer to you, and is super fun (and sometimes slobbery)!
- Bring cash in case you want to purchase concessions or add-ons. They do accept cards for admission, but there is a 3% fee.
- Check their Facebook page for updates on events and weather.
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