I booked a few adult tickets, a child ticket, tractor ride tickets and a pony ride for last weekend as I wanted to take my family and some friends to enjoy the harvest fest before the arrival of my baby. I ended up going into labor a couple days ahead of schedule and we couldn’t take my son that day as I was in the hospital with my husband. I didn’t think it would be possible to exchange the tickets for another day, but I thought I’d try as my little guy was talking about it for so long.

Farmer Ruth emailed me back and said due to the special circumstance, she would exchange the tickets for the following weekend. My husband and son went yesterday as I was recovering with our baby, and they had so much fun!! To pay it toward, my husband also gave some of the pre-paid tickets we had to another couple. Just wanted to say how this act of kindness and understanding from Farmer Ruth truly made my mama heart so happy, and my son was thrilled! I really appreciate what you did for us. 😊

Really nice place, kids love it. Would be great to have water in the tanks to wash hands.

Went for a birthday party with private pony ride and private wagon ride. Highly recommend! My kids had a blast. One of the best birthday parties we’ve attended!

Really great spot to take kids. a lot of fun especially around october

Lots of fun for kids. The pony ride was too short- not worth the money. Lots of animals to pet. Lots of tables which we appreciated. Not much for gluten free options for food that I saw. Overall, nice place for kids to run around.

We had the most wonderful time at Butterfield Acres today! It was such a joy to see the kids interact with the animals in such a hands-on way. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the animals were absolutely adorable and gentle. From the baby goats to the bunnies, everything was clean, well-organized, and clearly loved. It was the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon as a family—a truly wholesome and memorable experience. We can't wait to come back!

Had a wonderful time at Butterfly Acres Petting Farm! Such a fun and family-friendly place with lots of adorable animals to see and interact with. The experience was enjoyable, relaxing, and memorable. The animals were well cared for, and the whole place had a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting.

We love this place

Lot's of animals to see at Butterfield Acres. Really great value for the amount of time you could spend there. Appreciated the abundance of handwash stations the staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Super fun for my little. Lots of animals to look at and to pet!

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Such a fun day. We had few different experiences. Milked a goat (highlight of our trip), tractor ride and pony ride.
I just with the pony ride was a little longer.
Spent 4 hours there and I had to drag my kids out.

The best part is the people who work there are wholesome. Made our experience definitely better. And can’t forget Zeina the house dog. She’s the best.

Very nice place with many cute animals to visit. Several baby goats tried to eat my pants 10/10

We had a really fun afternoon yesterday at Butterfield Acres. However, a large family was in attendance and they somehow let all of the baby pigs out of the pen. I don't know how they could have screwed that up since precautions are taken such as double gates and an abundance of signs EVERYWHERE asking people to be cautious and respectful. These people were neither. There was a specific sign on the baby pigs enclosure requesting that everyone be quiet and calm as the babies were new to the petting area. Not only did they let them ALL out, but then the whole family chased the babies all over the farm screaming and waving their arms, creating hysterics from the baby pigs and their mother. Many people did not want to join in the ridiculous chase because more idiots running around means even more panic for the animals. I went running around looking for a farm hand and this is why I dropped a star: when I finally saw a young man and said these people let out all the pigs, he did not respond to me but went over to this family and praised them for getting all the babies back in their pen. These people were stupid and they should not have been praised. The family left immediately, hopefully thoroughly embarrassed. I would have been more impressed had they been kicked out. So while I enjoyed our visit, I'm not 100% convinced of the staffs' concern for the animals' welfare.

We had our daughters 8th birthday and we booked another petting zoo who cancelled on us the day before and Butterfield Acres went above and beyond for her birthday and made her day so special! Thank you so much !

Their summer camps are absolutely amazing. Well priced, so much fun and the animals are so amazing. The camp staff were so lovely and fun!! Can't wait to book again next year.

A wonderful place to take the whole family. The kids (and the adults) enjoyed their visit and had fun interacting with the animals. It was a pleasant experience. The staffs were amazing!

We had a great time at Butterfield Acres during the spring babies event! Highly recommended if you have young children in your family.

Took the family out for their "baby animal festival" and we had a blast. My 2yr old loved all the baby goats jumping around. We ended the day by having smores by the fire. Would recommend bringing your little ones to learn about farm life and farm animals.

This place is great expecially if you go in the spring you can see all the cute baby animals

The farm babies were all so cute! They had calf, chicks (although it seems they were not for visit), lambs, little goats, piglets. They also have alpacas and llamas . Some huge pigs. Overall the experience was amazing. I notice the kids especially having such a good time

Had such a great time! Will definitely be back! Loved seeing all the animals and playing with the goats

We booked Butterfield Acres traveling petting zoo for a toddler birthday party. They were punctual and the set up with super easy. Animals were super cute - the star was Chocolate, the sheep. Would strongly recommend for other Calgary-based birthday parties!

Such a wonderful hands on experience with all different kinds of animals! I took my 2.5 year old and spent a couple hours there, easy to find, reasonably priced and a great time. Lots of fun photo opportunities too! Highly recommend!

Nice little place to take kids to learn about farms/animals and interact with animals. Came for the first time as an adult today with my daughter and ended up opting to buy a season pass for next summer. Had a great time.

Farmer Tegan and her pony friend Frenchie were highlights- and even tho we got a little shy and didn’t use our pony ride ticket I was informed they never expire which was a nice bonus.
Looking forward to coming back next year

A wonderful experience with the Billy Goat package. Easy to book. Everything went smoothly start to finish. Well cared for and loved animals. Knowledgable and friendly and organized staff. Was a great experience for all of us, and made the birthday girl feel really special too. Would rebook again in a heartbeat. Thank you!

cute place with cute animals. It's actully pretty big. There are rules but the rules are very reasonable. The alpacas are the softest things ever! ><

I am commenting for my kiddos (2 girls 10 and 7 at the time) who absolutely love the week long farm camp. They enjoyed every day and came home tired from the fun. My two gals both love animals, so easy sell…but they really enjoyed themselves and want to go back next year. Kind of says it all right?

From an adult perspective - interacting with your kids while they’re having fun is always welcomed - they were quite excited to show all they learned during the week and it was nice to see them gaining some new skills!

I visited Butterfield Acres yesterday for the first time in a couple of years with my children, and it was an absolute delight. It’s rare to find a petting zoo or farm that takes such clearly thoughtful care of their animals. Every pen had enough space, clean water, and proper wallowing areas. The animals weren’t just okay — they were genuinely content.

One of the most magical moments for me was in the older piglet pen. As soon as my daughter and I stepped in, we were surrounded by squeals, and within minutes, three little piglets flopped right over for belly rubs. I’ve never had that happen before, and it brought me pure joy. The piglets were completely at ease, and honestly, so were we. Pigs are incredibly intelligent, smarter than dogs in many ways, and as someone who limits pork for ethical reasons, the whole moment felt emotionally and spiritually meaningful.

The goats were another highlight. Full of personality and mischief. There's one pen off to the right with a heartier breed from a different climate or region, and they are no joke. If you open that gate, be ready to chase a goat or two back in. It was chaotic and hilarious, and honestly reminded me of helping my cousins on their cattle farm as a kid.

We had three kids with us — a toddler, an 8-year-old, and a 10-year-old — and all of them were safe, engaged, and had a blast. The pony rides were a hit for the two youngest, and even the almost-2-year-old was completely enthralled.

What sets Butterfield Acres apart is the clear priority on animal welfare. You can feel that the animals are happy. And for me, that’s the most important thing. Human safety and fun matter too, but happy, well-cared-for animals come first. This place truly gets that.

Highly recommend!!

Such a fondly fun time on the farm! Nothing beats kids learning, laughing, and exploring nature all at once 🐓🚜🌾

Lots to see and do! Nice staff and well set up for safety and hygiene. So many animals!! My kid loves coming here

Not a bad petting zoo for children under 5 years old. I took one star because the entrance fee is not cheap, and there are extras for which you have to pay extra (ride a horse (well, the circle is sooooo small, the child doesn't even have time to understand that it's over) we bought 2 tickets at once and that was still not enough. We also had to pay extra for the tractor. If it was a petting zoo, I think they should have sold food to feed the animals... and there wasn't. Overall, my 4 year old son liked it.

Amazing place. The animals are super friendly. The staff is great. Have come here now for 2 of my kids field trips and each time it has been amazing. Definitely reccomend.

The baby goats—so joyful, bouncy, and playful—instantly lifted my spirits and brought a genuine smile to my face. Their boundless energy and curiosity reminded me of the simple joys of youth.  

Butterfield Acres is more than just a petting zoo; it’s a place where memories are made, and the joys of rural life are celebrated. Whether you’re a child or just young at heart, the farm offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to reconnect with nature and experience the simple pleasures of farm life.

Went to Butterfield Acres first time and it's a cute little farm with different animals you can pet / interact with. It is a great spot to bring kids! They have bathrooms on site, a little snack hut and hand washing stations everywhere. Tickets were 18.99 per adult, which I find overpriced for what it is but... There's some cows, tons of goats, small sheep, bunnies, miniature horses, lama, alpaca, turkeys, pigs, chickens etc. The majority of the animals for petting were goats 🐐. Something different to do and has the farm vibe in the city- located across from the Rocky Ridge YMCA.

We are in town visiting from Vancouver Island and were looking for a place to spend the day with our son who has autism. Butterfield Acres Petting Farm was a wonderful place to unwind, pet some really cute baby goats and a very friendly donkey, and just a fabulous place to be still and appreciate nature. Our son had an amazing time and didn't want to leave. Thank-you for all the great memories today!

A very beautiful experience for both children and adults, but I feel that the place needs better organization and more games, especially since we need more spaces dedicated to children in Calgary.

I booked the farm to come to the house for my daughter’s birthday. It was a hit. They were on time and set up was fast. They had goats, lambs, bunnies, and a pig! They were able to help bottle feed the baby goats. The staff that came was kind and upbeat with a friendly personality, they even brought a gift for her! Would recommended for a children’s birthday! ♡

Omg this place was so awesome. I loved all the animals. The baby goats and pigs were favourite. So much to do definitely will be coming back again too see the baby goats I seriously fell in love

Went here as a child many many moons ago! And had to come back as an adult and I must say I don't regret it not even for a second, we had no kids this time around and still felt confident in my choices we got to play with many goats! Pet some llamas, bird watched a bit, and did I mention play with some goats!? I strongly recommend purchasing 3 cones for a dollar they're filled with oats (catnip for goats) they love it and can't get enough of it you'll be their favorite person!
There's many more animals to list it was definitely worth a walk around I will definitely be back.

We’ve been coming to this place for years, before we even had kids. It’s such a fun place to connect with the animals, and to get in some pets and cuddles with the goats and sheep! Entry fee isn’t cheap for very young toddlers ($15.99 from walking-17 years old seems to be too huge of a range).

For $1 you can get 3 cones of food for the goats and sheep at the entrance (bring cash). I do appreciate that the goats are now all behind gates instead of free roaming as they do get quite agressive, which could be scary for very young toddlers.

Definitely going back! They had wagons we could borrow free of charge. You can go inside of the fences to pet and observe the animals. Goats, lama, alpaca, sheep, bunnies, pigs, piglets, and tons more. Pony rides annd tractor rides available as well!!!

I would have to say this is one of our favorite places to go to spend a few hours with animals. My daughter loved interacting with the animals, especially the goats and bunnies. The facility was clean and well-organized, and there were plenty of handwashing stations to ensure everyone’s safety.

Overall, Butterfield Acres is a fantastic place for families to spend a day. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and educational outing.

Really fun place to see friendly barn yard animals. Went on a rainy day and was nice to not have to fight the crowds. Neat seeing goats, sheep and the many other animals. All of them were super friendly!

Neat place to visit.

Went again, still fun to go. It’s starting to get the wear and tear feeling to it. Still take it in as a farm visit.

Lovely place that's lots of fun for kids. Helpful and polite staff. Lots of cottonwood trees so of you visit in the spring there was so much fluff in the air in the picnic area it was nearly impossible to eat. But a spring visit is still wonderful due to the baby animals you can see.

Our fall family tradition! Always love it. We always do the wagon ride and pick at least one pumpkin to take home!! Our oldest is 2 this year so next year 2024 I'm sure he'll be old enough to enjoy the pony ride!

Always such a fun time at Butterfield Acres. Highly recommend this petting farm for family quality time. It is so spacious and my little one absolutely loves petting the animals. There’s so much to do and aside from all the adorable animals and fun activities, staff are so friendly.

I accompanied my neice on her field trip here. It's been ages since I've been with my kids who are teens now.
The staff were great in getting everyone organized and colour coded (vests) for kids (preschool age). You must go through a quick health and safety tutorial. The animals were lovely, and it was great to see them running about in large and spacious areas. There are lots of hand washing stations and opportunities to take pictures. If you have allergies, you may want to take allergy meds before you go! It was a nice warm and sunny day. You also may not want to forget sunscreen. The children had so much fun petting the baby goats! There were baby chicks, rabbits, pigs, and so much to see. Butterfield Acres has been around for decades, and I'm so glad they're still around for children to enjoy!

Allways a great place, From the staff to the cutest farm animals !!! I had a really great time. The animals are so cute and well taken care of. I love to visit in spring when all the babies arrive. I met the cutest baby sheep, he/she followed me all around talked alot ... baaaaaaa , it was really sweet.

Prices are very fair.

Perfect party idea for a nice day! The crew that came were so good and professional and great with the kids. The kids had so much fun! The team came and set up and took everything down on their own, fuss free and a great experience! Thank you so much!!!

Had a blast with the kids here. Lots of different animals to see, pet and feed.
The Baby goats and the piglets were a big hit and definitely the favourite.

I know animals can be unpredictable, which is why I approached them first to make sure they were friendly.
One or two of the animals weren't that friendly, and one of the bigger pigs tried to bite me, and scared my kids.

Overall we had a great time and the kids quickly forgot about the "scary" pig.

20/10 recommend for a child’s birthday party! We threw my son a farm animal themed 2nd birthday and Butterfield Acres elevated our event beyond our expectations. Every single guest enjoyed seeing and engaging with the animals, especially all the little ones! My 2 year old had the time of his life - he was the first one in the pen with the baby animals and the last one out. We created so many beautiful memories and would be happy to call Butterfield Acres times and time again. The service is wonderful, everyone is super friendly. The farmer that brought the animals to our house was really nice and shared lots of interesting information about the animals. She didn’t need any help with anything at all and loaded and unloaded everything she needed all by herself. The initial process was also very easy and seamless to book. 100% recommend to anyone interested for a child’s birthday party.

We were here on a very hot and sunny weekday, and there were no crowds which was nice. The animal enclosures are all accessible and hand washing stations are provided. The sheep were entertaining (so loud!) and the playground was good fun after a day of animal entertainment.
The farm has little shade in the main area at the front, so be sure to bring a large sunhat and sunscreen. Gravel also requires shoes rather than sandals. Refreshments are sold at the ticket area upon entry, but the signage is small and not very conspicuous. We went on the tractor ride and it was fun as the entire property can be viewed through the wooded areas. The wagon has a large step up, and there are no seats, so be prepared to sit cross legged. There are no signs throughout the farm regarding tractor rides and scheduled times - we walked back to the ticket area at the front to inquire. More riders would be available should these times be more prominently displayed.

Went there the other day! It was just like I remembered, as I attended summer camps there as a kid. The staff were nice and the facilities were decently kept!
I loved seeing all of the animals, and I especially loved the baby pigs! I would definitely go there again.

Amazing place to visit with the kids and family. My daughter enjoyed petting the cutest baby goats, calves & rabbits and riding the Pony. Riding the tractor was good fun. The staff is friendly. There are hand washing stations located throughout the farm. Plenty of spaces where people can sit to eat & rest.

Interesting dens with different kinds of animals, I like the wash your hands stations everywhere and the instructions of washing your hands before and after visiting each den.
Beautiful baby piglets, bunnies, chicks, calfs, goats, donkeys, sheep, ostriches, geese, alpaca and even horses and ponies.
We only suffered from pushing the stroller through the gravel all over the area. I wish it was not rough for us to walk with babies and toddlers in these trails.
We enjoyed our visit there, don’t miss the tractor and pony rides.
We missed the milking sessions as there were no information about the timings of the mentioned activities in the map.
They sell fresh farm eggs too.
I was told that we could finish the whole place in two hours but it took us four hours and half there. If you like hugging and petting animals you might take longer time as they are so cute.

Such a fun place for kids. You can pet so many animals, we were so excited that you could go in all of the enclosures as well as pet the horses that were standing by their gate. We spent a couple of hours here and really got a good laugh from the hilarious sheep.

I love this place. Lots of animals. Very hands on. Kids enjoyed the pony rides but very short. Lots of hand cleaning stations. Wagon rides sell out fast. Because of social distancing they only allow certain number on. They give you a specific time to go. The kids really enjoyed its.

We loved it! My wife and I are new to Calgary and brought our 21 month and 2 month old daughters on a very windy day. If you live in Calgary GET the Season Pass! It costs twice a one day admission so it pays for itself the second time then every other visit will be free. There were lots of hand washing stations and a giant wagon ride. Lots of animals that were perfect to get small children acclimated to being around animals which we feel is important. Plenty of parking and easy to find. We're glad to add it to our list of family friendly places. I think they have birthday parties and events and stuff too.