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Big Run Wolf Ranch
Big Run Wolf Ranch is a non-profit educational facility specializing in North American wildlife. Visit during Family Day/Open Houses or book a presentation,...
Events (1) Forest View Farms
16717 S. Lockwood Ave. , Tinley ParkOffers a variety of horse-related activities including boarding, lessons, summer camp, trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, horse-drawn vehicles and birthday...
Garden Patch Farms & Orchard
Enjoy three seasons of fresh fruits and vegetables. Pick your own apples, peaches, plums, pears, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries...
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm
Families can enjoy a tractor pulled hayrack ride, animated Haunted Barn and Fun Barn, pig races and petting zoo. Also featuring a corn maze, pumpkin...
Butterprint Farm Pumpkin Patch
Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and choose from pumpkins, squash and gourds. Afterward, visit the four-acre corn maze. Then shell, crack and mill...
Riegel Farm & Conservation Center
This site has a barn and picnic areas. The petting zoo has a diverse group of animals, including exotic birds, snakes and an alligator. Birthday parties,...
The Children's Farm at The Center
12700 Southwest Highway, Palos ParkSixty acre educational working farm with cows, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits, chickens and ducks. Complimentary pony rides and hayrides...
