Best Seattle-Area Farms and Petting Zoos for Springtime Fun With Kids
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Spend an afternoon with charming Highland cows. Photo: courtesy Luckie Farms
Luckie Farms, Lake Stevens
If you’ve ever wanted to cuddle up with a Highland cow, this is your chance. This family-owned farm north of Seattle offers an immersive experience with gentle farm animals and extra snuggles, perfect for all ages. It’s extra-special to visit in the early spring, as baby cows make their debut on the farm.
The 75-acre farm has fields of flowers, beehives and plenty of space for farm animals to roam. Along with Highland cows, you can expect to meet yaks, alpacas, horses and donkeys. There’s even a trio of reindeer!
Cost: The one-hour interactive farm experience is $35 per person, free for ages 2 and younger. You can add on a 20-minute calf cuddle session to your farm experience for $20 per person, or book a one-hour Highland cow snuggle experience for $30 per person.
Hours: Interactive farm tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday, and cow snuggle experiences are offered daily, by appointment only. Available time slots are listed online. Purchase tickets in advance.
Location: 930 Sunnyside Blvd., Lake Stevens
Next stop: Sammamish Animal Sanctuary
