Lionels Farm - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario

James Y. (.

We had a very impressive morning there to celebrate my son’s birthday. Carrie, the owner, is very sweet, patient and warm-hearted to help us to take photos. This farm is one of the best farms in this area. They are kid friendly and family friendly. Strongly recommended!

Morgan F.

We had our son’s 3rd birthday here and it was the BEST experience!! We have a big family, and every single person had such a blast. There was something for all ages. Not a single complaint, horse rides, petting farm and an awesome play barn that kept the kids busy for hours. It was the best birthday venue experience we’ve had, I would highly recommend! 💜💜💜

Fatima S.

The most pleasant experience. Excellent customer service - the staff was the kindest I've ever met. The animals we're lovely and appeared to be well taken care of. My kid loved the pony ride and feeding the animals. Highly recommend visiting here with your little one!

Andrea W.

Our boys were excited for the private pony ride and it didn't disappoint. We enjoyed the experience. I don't know where else within an hour's drive where you can have a pony ride with some nice scenery for half an hour (I am not a fan of pony rides where ponies are tied up and walking in circles). 30 minutes was a good amount of time to split between our two boys. The pony rides are always booked up in advance so you don't really know what weather you're going to get on the day you've booked. We got a very windy day but we were still able to enjoy it outdoors. They do have a covered area where you can ride but being outdoors was nicer. The kids got to meet and pet a few animals before going on the ride and we went to the petting farm after (small discount of $5/person and $5 for animal food), with a few play structures. It's a family-run business and all staff we met were friendly, from the owner who greeted us to the pony handler who took family photos for us to the lady at the petting farm and the owner on the tractor who waved bye. It was pricey but worth the experience and I am considering returning for the pony ride before my boys get too big, hopefully in more pleasant weather. Thanks to Lionel's Farm for offering this special experience for families.

J M.

I brought my 4 children from ages 0-13 to this lovely family owned petting farm. There are many different animals to see and feed, my kids had a blast! It's perfect for a few hours to explore, not overly crowded as there are time slots available. There is a small area where kids can play too. I had also reserved pony rides and my two ; ages 3 and 4.5 absolutely enjoyed it so much!
Carrie , what a wonderful lady , she is so friendly ; she was educating and telling us stories about each of the other ponies and horses. Thank you Carrie for being amazing!
We had a fantastic experience at this petting farm and I would highly recommend it to other families with children to come visit. My 3 yo daughter still talks about wanting to go back on the pony ride. I will be coming back again. Keep up the great work at the petting farm and to keep it public for others to experience, 5 star 🌟

Lex S.

We’ve been coming to Lionel’s Farm for over 10 years, at least once a year, since my youngest child was a toddler. We thoroughly enjoyed every visit, especially when BYO animal food was still a thing. I now have another toddler and came a few times summer of 2024. Everything was great. Reasonable admission price, animal feed price, not at all crowded and, most importantly, how well the animals are doing. There are goats, sheep, deer, donkeys, llamas (alpacas?), cows, rabbits, donkeys, pigs and more as well as many birds. All animals are friendly and most are pettable. Just wish that drop-in visits were still possible. I highly recommend Lionel’s Farm to everyone. And don’t be afraid of the emu, he (or she?) looks intimidating but is actually very cool.

Kevin S.

Super fun all the animals are friendly there's also a deer at super soft there are chickens birds there's also cows and sheep there's also very nice sheep Stewart I love Stewart the sheep is so kind.

Leila H.

We’ve visited this location annually, but unfortunately, the experience has significantly declined. The entrance fee is now $10, and a small bag of animal feed costs $5. Additionally, guests are no longer permitted to bring fresh-cut vegetables, which was once a highlight for our visits.

The facility no longer reflects the charm it once had. The grounds were noticeably less clean, the children’s area appeared worn down, and many areas are in need of a fresh coat of paint. The animal enclosures, particularly the water areas, were unkempt and gave off a dull, neglected appearance.

Sadly, this visit will be our last. We hope the management considers making improvements for future guests.