Best Seattle-Area Farms and Petting Zoos for Springtime Fun With Kids
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Tortoise at Old McDebbie’s Farm. Photo: courtesy Old McDebbie’s Farm
Old McDebbie’s Farm and Jim’s U Fish, Spanaway
The owners of Old McDebbie’s Farm and Jim’s U-Fish — farmers Debbie and Jim — love sharing their farm and trout pond in Spanaway with families. Kids can fish for rainbow trout, walk the I-Spy trail, discover the musical forest and go on a wildlife scavenger hunt. The owners invite families to come visit and feed the animals, including goats, pigs, ponies, donkeys, sheep, rabbits, tortoises, alpacas, kangaroos, camels, emus, wallabies, zebus, cavies, deer, prairie dogs and a zebra!
Cost: $14 admission for ages 18 and older; $12 admission for ages 3–17; ages 2 and younger free. Extras include $6 for each fish caught; bring your own fishing gear or rent on site; $4 for a veggie bucket to feed the animals.
Hours: Open hours vary by season; check the website for details.
Location: 4924 268th St. E., Spanaway
Next stop: Pioneer Farm & Ohop Indian Village
