Petting Zoo & Carriage Rides
Riding horsesRiding horses
Steady horses for trail riding and general riding. Come see the horse in person and ask how it behaves.
- Meet and ride before you decide
- Ask about age, training and health
Amish family farm
Petting zoo visits and carriage rides, from our Amish family farm
Joyful Journeys is an Amish family farm. We bring gentle farm animals to birthdays, schools, senior communities and community events, offer carriage rides, and sell riding horses, ponies and miniature Highland cows to good homes.
- Plain, honest answers
- Handled with care
- Kids, seniors and families welcome
- Plain and honestWe tell you what we offer and what it involves before you decide.
- Hard-workingReal farm work every day, from feeding to hooves to harnessing.
- Family runOur family cares for these animals, so you meet the people behind them.
- Gentle paceSlow, safe and kind, for children, seniors and first-time visitors.
What we do
Three ways to spend a day with us
Pick a petting zoo visit, a carriage ride, or take a calm riding horse, pony or mini Highland cow home.
Petting zoo visits
Gentle animals come to your birthday, school, church picnic or community event, so guests can pet and feed them.
About petting zoo rentalsCarriage rides
A slow, scenic ride behind a horse. A quiet, old-fashioned way to mark a wedding, a holiday or a special day.
About carriage ridesAnimals for sale
Riding horses, ponies and miniature Highland cows. Meet them first, ask what you like, then decide.
See animals for saleFor sale
Calm animals for riding and for the farm
We sell riding horses, ponies and miniature Highland cows. Availability changes, so tell us what you are looking for.
Riding horses
PoniesPonies
Small, sturdy ponies for children and for the farm. Ask which ones suit a first-time rider.
- Right-sized for young riders
- Friendly with people
Mini HighlandMini Highland cows
Shaggy, curious and small. Ask us about age, size and what they need on your land.
- Shaggy double coat
- Ask for the measured height
Who we visit
We come to you
Tell us your place, your date and your guests. We will tell you plainly if we can make it work.
- Birthday partiesA calm petting zoo for the yard, the park or the barn.
- Senior communitiesGentle visits that bring smiles and conversation.
- Weddings and photosA Highland cow, a carriage and pictures people remember.
- Schools and churchesField days, picnics and community days.
- Fall festivalsAnimals and rides for harvest and holiday events.
- Community eventsFairs, fundraisers and neighborhood days.
How it works
Four plain steps
Send your date
Use the form. Tell us the day, the place, how many guests and the ages.
We reply
We answer with what is possible, what to prepare and what it costs.
We confirm
Once you say yes, we hold your date and keep you updated.
We arrive
We set up, keep an eye on the animals and let your guests enjoy the day.
About us
A plain, honest family farm
Joyful Journeys Petting Zoo and Carriage Rides is an Amish family business. We care for our animals every day, and we bring them to people who want a gentle, hands-on farm experience.
We keep things simple. You message us, we answer plainly, and you know what you are getting before you decide.
God, people and animals are my passion.Our owner
From the farm
Helpful reading before you book or buy
Short, practical guides with sources.
Questions
Good questions, plain answers
What is a petting zoo rental?
A petting zoo rental is a visit where gentle farm animals come to your event so guests can pet and feed them. Tell us your date, place and guest count, and we will tell you what is possible.
Do you sell riding horses, ponies and miniature Highland cows?
Yes. We sell riding horses, ponies and miniature Highland cows. Availability changes, so tell us what you are looking for and we will tell you who is available.
Can I meet an animal before I buy?
Yes. We encourage you to meet the animal, ask questions and see how it behaves before you decide.
Do you offer carriage rides?
Yes. Carriage rides are a slow, scenic ride behind a horse. Tell us the occasion, the date and the place, and we will say what we can do.
Is the petting zoo safe for small children?
We keep visits calm and supervised, and we follow hand washing and food rules based on public health guidance. Adults stay with young children at all times.
How do I book?
Use the request form with your date, place and guest count. We reply with what is possible and what it costs.
Meet the herd
Say hi to our herd
Tap an animal to say hello and watch their eyes follow you. Then play a game.
Ready to plan your day?
Send us your date, your place and how many guests. We reply with plain answers.