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Tilden Little Farm

Tilden Little Farm

PlayBerkeley, East Bay4.6/5

About This Place

A beloved free petting farm in Tilden Regional Park where children can feed goats, cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens. Bring celery and lettuce to feed the animals. Clean bathrooms and a small playground nearby. Open 365 days a year.

Info

Age Range

0-2, 2-5, 5-8

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

Free

Best Time

Weekday mornings for a peaceful visit

Parking

Free parking along Central Park Drive. Can fill up on weekends — arrive early.

Tips

Bring celery and lettuce — the animals love it! Free admission, open daily 8:30am-4pm. Combine with a ride on the Tilden Steam Trains nearby.

Hours

  • Daily:08:30–16:00

Verify on the official website before visiting.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

petting-zoofreefarm-animalsoutdoortoddler-friendly
Official Website

Location

Berkeley, East BayGet Directions

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