Barnyards are fun too!
A zoo or petting zoo has a combination of domesticated animals and some more exotic animals that are docile enough to view, touch and feed. The zoos/petting zoos below are ones that are open to the public, without having to make prearranged scheduled visits.
If there are requests for appointment scheduling, it is for specialized visits, like for birthday parties or to arrange group visits. The locations below are family oriented, yet may have some requirements for your visit and, of course, is always weather permitting. Always ensure you understand all requirements for your visit to one of the Okanagan Zoos or Petting Zoos.
North Okanagan Zoos/Petting Zoos
Lumby Area zoos/petting zoos
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Lumby Area Zoos/Petting Zoos
Lumby is mostly rural area with a lot of farm land, providing a perfect environment for a petting zoo. Lumby is about a 20 min drive from the City of Vernon.
Gold Fox Acres Petting Zoo
Central Okanagan Zoos/Petting Zoos
Kelowna Area zoos/petting zoos
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Kelowna Area Zoos/Petting Zoos
Kelowna is both a rural and urban area, built along the shores of Okanagan Lake. Within a short drive through the city, you are in the rural areas, a great place for animal farms and zoos.
Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure
Kangaroo Creek Farm
South Okanagan Zoos/Petting Zoos