Best Seattle-Area Farms and Petting Zoos for Springtime Fun With Kids
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Debbie Dolittle’s Petting Zoo
Debbie Dolittle’s Petting Zoo, Tacoma
Open year-round, Debbie Dolittle’s Petting Zoo is a great option for rainy days, winter woes or any-time animal fun. With a special focus on miniature animals, visitors can expect to see wallabies, bunnies, cockatiels, budgies, piglets, dwarf goats, lambs, mini chickens, mini horses, mini donkeys and more. This spot also offers private animal encounters which include a visit to the regular petting zoo area.
Cost: $13 per person; kids ages 2 and younger are free; book in advance
Hours: Open Friday–Monday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; animal encounters are available Thursday–Monday at the outdoor farm.
Find it: 120 138th St. S. Ste. D., Tacoma
Next stop: Old McDebbie’s and Jim’s U Fish
