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# The Farm at Walnut Creek

Ohio's Animal Adventure - Come Visit the Animals

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- [Home](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/) - Get up close and feed over 500 animals from 6 different continents. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through our exotic animal park and tour a working Amish Farm.
- [Annual Fall Festival](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/annual-fall-festival/)
- [2024 Fall Season](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/2024-fall-season/)
- [It Stops Here](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/it-stops-here/) - During our recent routine USDA re-licensure inspection, USDA inspectors applied new interpretations to previously existing animal welfare regulations that have dramatically impacted The Farm at Walnut Creek and our ability to provide the uniquely educational animal interactions we have become known for. In recent years the USDA has increasingly become more aggressive in both new
- [Push Back](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/it-stops-here/push-back/) - In recent years the USDA has increasingly become more aggressive in both new interpretations of old regulations and issuing citations without sufficient evidence of cause. In short, instead of relying on the actual regulations of the Animal Welfare Act the USDA inspectors utilize inspection guides as their means of interpretation and execution of law. The
- [Our History and Experience](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/it-stops-here/history-experience/) - For more than 15 years, The Farm at Walnut Creek has welcomed visitors to interact with more than 500 unique animals from six continents including buffalo, llamas, giraffes, deer, elk, lemurs and many more. The Farm has become an integral part of our community. Thousands come from all over to take part in this “Amish
- [USDA Inspection Videos](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/it-stops-here/usda-inspection-videos/) - The videos shown here are the USDA Inspection Interviews conducted on March 16, 2024. These are the raw videos as they were recorded and have not been altered or edited in any way. We invite you to view the videos and draw your own conclusions about the qualifications of the inspectors and how they apply
- [The Impact](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/it-stops-here/the-impact/) - The USDA Inspector's overreach has already had tremendous impact on our Farm, our staff, and our visitors. If it is allowed to continue unchecked, the overreach will continue to have devastating impacts for years to come.
- [Map and Directions](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/map-and-directions/) - Map and Directions to The Farm at Walnut Creek. Come Visit the Animals at Ohio's premier animal adventure park located Walnut Creek in Ohio's Amish Country
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## Animals

- [East African Crowned Crane](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/east-african-crowned-crane/) - The African Crowned Crane is quite tall for a Crane, at about three feet high when they are fully mature, with the crown making them appear taller still. They are among the largest of the cranes with a wing span that can reach 6 1/2 - 7 ft. across when they are in flight. The
- [Bactrian Camel](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/bactrian-camel/) - Bactrian camels are the largest animals in the desert. They can survive in temperatures ranging from 122 degrees to minus 20 degrees. Contrary to popular belief, their humps (yes, 2 of them!) store fat, not water. Bactrian camels provide nomads in Asia with wool, meat, and milk. They also carry heavy loads and provide transportation.
- [African Spur Thigh Tortoise](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/african-spur-thigh-tortoise/) - Get up close and visit the African Spur Thigh Tortoise at The Farm at Walnut Creek. These tortoises are visible in the walk through portion of The Farm.
- [Rhea](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/rhea/) - The rheas are ratites (flightless birds, with unkeeled sterna) in the genus Rhea, native to South America. There are two existing species: the Greater or American Rhea and the Lesser or Darwin's Rhea. The genus name was given in 1752 by Paul Möhring and adopted as the English common name. Möhring's reason for choosing this
- [Giraffe](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/giraffe/) - The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest of all land-living animal species, and the largest ruminant. It is covered in large, irregular patches of yellow to black fur separated by white, off-white, or dark yellowish brown background. The average mass for an adult male giraffe is 1,200 kilograms (2,600 lb)
- [African Pygmy Goat](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/african-pygmy-goat/) - Come visit the African Pygmy Goat at The Farm at Walnut Creek. These vegetarians from West Africa and primarily browse pasture grasses.
- [Ring Tail Lemurs](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/ring-tail-lemurs/) - The Ring Tail Lemurs at The Farm at Walnut Creek are both timid and playful. You can get up close with our Lemurs when you visit.
- [Watusi Cattle](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/watusi-cattle/) - Watusi Cattle are most recognized by their impressive horns that can reach 10' in length. You can see these cattle up close at The Farm at Walnut Creek
- [Mallard Duck](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/mallard-duck/) - The Mallard, or Wild duck (Anas platyrhynchos), probably the best-known and most recognizable of all ducks, is a dabbling duck which breeds throughout the temperate and sub-tropical areas of North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand (where it is currently the most common duck species), and Australia. It is strongly migratory in the northern parts of
- [Grant Zebra](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/grant-zebra/) - During travel, groups are led by the dominant female and her foal who are followed by other females in order of rank. The stallion is the rear guard when the family flees from a predator. Members recognize each other primarily by sight, but also by voice and smell. The female guards her baby from other
- [Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/barred-plymouth-rock-chicken/) - Visit and Feed Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens at The Farm at Walnut Creek in Ohio. These hardy and friendly chickens lay eggs at our working Amish farm every day
- [Blue-eared Pheasant](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/blue-eared-pheasant/) - The Blue Eared Pheasant, Crossoptilon auritum is a large, up to 96 cm long, dark blue-grey pheasant with velvet black crown, red bare facial skin, yellow iris, long white ear coverts behind the eyes and crimson legs. Its tail of twenty-four elongated bluish grey feathers is curved, loose and dark-tipped. Both sexes are similar, with
- [Percheron Draft Horse](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/percheron-draft-horse/) - The Percheron is a breed of draft horses that originated in the Perche valley in northern France. Percherons are usually gray or black in color. They are well-muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work. Although their exact origins are unknown, the ancestors of the breed were present in the valley by the
- [Golden Comet Chickens](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/golden-comet-chickens/) - The Golden Comet is one of the very successful hybrid strains of high-production brown egg layers. They are fast to mature and start laying at a younger age than most chickens. These are hardy and energetic birds, ideal egg layers for any backyard or farm. They are a cross of Production Red male and a
- [Suffolk Sheep](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/suffolk-sheep/) - The Suffolk sheep were developed in southeastern England. The original Suffolk breed was the result of crossing Southdown Rams (male sheep) with Norfolk horned ewes. The Suffolk sheep was recognized as its own breed as early as 1810. The first Suffolk were brought into this country in 1888 by Mr. G. B. Streeter of Chazy,
- [Emu](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/emu/) - The Emu is the largest bird native to Australia and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. It is also the second-largest extant bird in the world by height, after its ratite relative, the ostrich. The soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds reach up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height. The Emu is common over
- [Brahma Cattle](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/brahma-cattle/) - The American Brahman has a distinct large hump over the top of the shoulder and neck, and a loose flap of skin (dewlap) hanging from the neck. Their ears are larger than Bos Taurus breeds. Bulls weigh 1,600 to 2,200 pounds (800 to 1,100 kg) and cows weigh 1,000 to 1,400 pounds (500 to 700
- [Sicilian Donkey](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/sicilian-donkey/) - The donkey was domesticated long before the horse. The ancestry of the modern domestic donkey lies in three African wild asses, the Nubian, Somali, and North African. Hybridization between the Nubian and Somali also resulted in today’s domestic donkey. There are three breeds of donkey recognized by North American registries; the Miniature, Standard, and Large
- [American Bison](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/american-bison/) - Bison are very symbolic animals of the Great Plains and are often mistakenly called buffaloes. They are large grazers that feed on plains grasses, herbs, shrubs, and twigs. Just like all cows, they regurgitate their food and chew it as cud before final digestion. Despite their massive size, bison can run at speeds up to
- [Red Kangaroo](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/red-kangaroo/) - Female Red Kangaroo: This species is a very large kangaroo with short, red-brown fur, fading to pale buff below and on the limbs. It has long, pointed earlobes and a squared-off muzzle. Females are smaller than males and are blue-grey with a brown tinge, pale grey below, although arid zone females are colored more like
- [Muscovy Duck](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/muscovy-duck/) - The Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) is a large duck which is native to Mexico and Central and South America. A small wild population reaches into the United States in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. There also are feral breeding populations in North America in and around public parks in nearly every state of
- [Indian Blue Peafowl](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/indian-blue-peafowl/) - The Indian Peafowl, Pavo cristatus, also known as the Common Peafowl or the Blue Peafowl, is one of two species of bird in the genus Pavo of the Phasianidae family known as peafowl. The peacock is the national bird of India [2] and the provincial bird of the Punjab (Pakistan).
- [Mammoth Donkey](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/mammoth-donkey/) - The very first donkey was thought to be the Syrian Wild Ass, whose descendants were described in both the Bible and in historical and literary accounts. In the Christmas story Mary rode a little donkey led by Joseph. In 16th century Spain the famous writer Cervantes wrote about Don Quixote and his sidekick, Sancho Panza,
- [Miniature Horse](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/miniature-horse/) - Miniature horses are found in many nations, particularly in Europe and the Americas. The designation of miniature horse is determined by the height of the animal, which, depending on the particular breed registry involved, is usually less than 34–38 inches (86–97 cm) as measured at the last hairs of the mane, which are found at
- [Blackbuck](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/blackbuck/) - Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), Krishna Mrigam is a species of antelope found mainly in India, and also in some parts of southern Nepal, and Pakistan, though it has also been introduced in Texas and Argentina. It is one of the fastest of all terrestrial animals reaching to speeds of up to 80 km/hr and is one
- [Button Quail](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/button-quail/) - Button quail or hemipodes are members of a small family of birds, Turnicidae, which resemble, but are unrelated to, the quails of Phasianidae. They inhabit warm grasslands in Asia, Africa, and Australia.
- [Gambel's Quail](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/gambels-quail/) - The Gambel's Quail, Callipepla gambelii, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. It inhabits the desert regions of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Sonora; also New Mexico-border Chihuahua and the Colorado River region of Baja California. The Gambel's quail is named in honor of William Gambel, a
- [Trumpeter Swan](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/trumpeter-swan/) - The Trumpeter Swan is the largest waterfowl species native to North America. The male is called a cob; the female is called a pen. Observers have described the Trumpeter’s call as resonant, deep and loud, sonorous and trumpet-like. Hence the bird’s name: Trumpeter Swan. Most Trumpeters do not nest until they are four to six
- [Reeves Muntjac](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/reeves-muntjac/) - The Formosan Reeves' Muntjac (Muntiacus reevesi ), or just Reeves' Muntjac, is a muntjac species found in Taiwan, in Fujian, and Zhejiang, China, and in Boso Peninsula and Oshima Island, Japan. They have also been introduced in the Netherlands , England and more recently Ireland. It feeds on herbs, blossoms, succulent shoots, and grasses and
- [Eland](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/eland/) - The Eland is the largest living antelope. Both males and females have horns about 2 to 3-feet long with slight spirals that they use to help obtain food that is out of reach. Eland are remarkably fast with recorded speeds of 42 mph. These animals are also exceptional jumpers and can clear heights of up
- [Ring Neck Pheasant](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/ring-neck-pheasant/) - The ring-necked pheasant is a colorful and beautifully marked bird with iridescent plumage that is predominantly brown, although the underparts are more chestnut in color. Its dark head has a purple and green gloss and its facial wattles are red. Many males have a white neck ring and a maroon breast. The female is drab
- [Guinea Fowl](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/guinea-fowl/) - The guinea fowl (sometimes called guinea hen) is a family of birds in the Galliformes order, although some authorities (for example the American Ornithologists' Union) include the guinea fowl as a subfamily, Numidinae, of the family Phasianidae. The guinea fowl are native to Africa, but the Helmeted Guinea fowl has been domesticated and both feral
- [Fantail Pigeon](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/fantail-pigeon/) - The Fantail is a popular breed of fancy pigeon. It is characterized by a fan-shaped tail composed of 30 to 40 feathers, abnormally more than most members of the pigeon family, which usually have 12 to 14 feathers. The breed is thought to have originated in India, China or Spain. There are several sub-varieties, such
- [African Crested Porcupine](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/african-crested-porcupine/) - The crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is a species of rodent in the Hystricidae family.[2] It is extant in mainland Italy, Sicily, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
- [Temmincks Tragopan](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/temmincks-tragopan/) - The Temmincks Tragopan is shown to be one of the most popular and commonly kept pheasant species in North America. The head is black, forming a mask around the blue facial skin that is extended during courtship. They are very easy to tame down and are incredibly friendly and curious birds. Some learn how to
- [Diamond Dove](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/diamond-dove/) - The Diamond Dove (Geopelia cuneata) is a bird resident in Australia. The dove predominantly exists in areas near water but which are lightly arid or semi-arid in nature, being Central, West and Northern Australia. They are one of Australia's smallest pigeons along with the Peaceful Dove. They have been spotted occasionally in Southern Australia in
- [Rocky Mountain Elk](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/rocky-mountain-elk/) - The elk, or wapiti (Cervus canadensis), is one of the largest species of deer in the world and one of the largest mammals in North America and eastern Asia. In the deer family (Cervidae), only the moose, Alces alces (called an "elk" in Europe), is larger, and Cervus unicolor (the sambar deer) can rival the
- [Angora Goat](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/angora-goat/) - The Angora goat is an ancient breed, dating back to as early as the 14th century. These thick-haired goats originate in Turkey and are named after the country’s capital, Ankara, historically known as Angora. To the untrained eye, the Angora goat could be mistaken for a sheep due to their thick, curly coat. They are
- [Dromedary Camel](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/dromedary-camel/) - The dromedary or Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) is a large even-toed ungulate with one hump on its back. Its native range is unclear, but it was probably the Arabian Peninsula. The domesticated form occurs widely in North Africa and the Middle East;[1] the world's only population of dromedaries exhibiting wild behavior is an introduced feral
- [Pygmy Zebu](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/pygmy-zebu/) - As the name implies, the pygmy zebu is not very big, measuring about 1 metre at the shoulder. A typical characteristic of the zebu is one (sometimes two) humps on its back. Two thousand years ago, the race was spread from India to other parts of the world where they were interbred with other cattle
- [Scotch Highland Cattle](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/scotch-highland-cattle/) - Hardiness and vigor: Highland cattle are noted for their hardiness and vigor. Natural selection over the centuries in the harsh climate of Scotland ensured that only the most efficient animals would survive to breed. The gene pool today remains largely intact allowing them to thrive where other breeds struggle. Hair Coat: The double coat of
- [Aoudad (Barbary Sheep)](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/aoudad-barbary-sheep/) - The Barbary Sheep, Ammotragus lervia, is a species of caprid (goat-antelope) native to rocky mountains in North Africa. Six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe and elsewhere.
- [Yak](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/yak/) - Yak are herd animals who spend the majority of their time grazing on mountain plains, eating grass, herbs, and wildflowers. Yaks live at the highest altitude of any mammal and have firm, dense horns which they use to break through snow in order to get plans buried underneath. In the winter, yak can survive temperatures
- [Blue and Gold Macaw](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/blue-and-gold-macaw/) - As their name implies, these birds are blue and gold in color. Their beak, capable of exerting about 40 pounds of pressure, also serves as a hand and is used extensively by the macaws when climbing. They have four toes on each foot ending in a long curved toe nail. The two outer toes curve
- [Nilgai](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/nilgai/) - The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), sometimes called nilgau, is an antelope, and is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of central and northern India and eastern Pakistan; it is also present in parts of southern Nepal. The mature males appear ox-like and are also known as blue bulls. The nilgai is the biggest Asian
- [Axis Deer](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/axis-deer/) - The Axis deer is also known as the Chital deer, which means spotted in Hindustani. This is very fitting for an animal that retains its spots throughout its life. Axis deer are often considered the most beautiful member of the Cervidae family. Besides their distinct beauty, several characteristics distinguish Axis from other types of deer.
- [Swamp Water Buffalo](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/swamp-water-buffalo/) - Although Water Buffalo have been domesticated for some 5,000 years and their current numbers worldwide are estimated at around 180 million, they have appeared on the American scene only in the last 3 decades. Currently, there are less than 3,500 in the U.S. The Swamp Buffalo is the principal draft animal of southern China and
- [4 Horn Jacob Sheep](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/4-horn-jacob-sheep/) - Jacob sheep are a unique and fascinating breed of domesticated sheep known for their striking appearance and historical significance. Originally hailing from ancient biblical lands, these sheep possess a distinctive multi-horned and piebald coat pattern, making them instantly recognizable and highly sought after by farmers, historians, and animal enthusiasts alike. The breed's origins can be
- [Vietnamese Pot-Bellied Pig](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/vietnamese-pot-bellied-pig/) - The pot-bellied pig (Vietnamese: Lợn ỉn) is a breed of domesticated pig originating in Vietnam with fourteen sub-species. Considerably smaller than standard American or European farm pigs, most adult pot-bellied pigs are about the size of a medium- or large-breed dog, though their bodies are denser at a weight of 27 to 136 kg (60
- [Fallow Deer](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/fallow-deer/) - The Fallow Deer (Dama dama) is a ruminant mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. The male is a buck, the female is a doe, and the young a fawn. Bucks are 140-160 cm long and 90-100 cm shoulder height, and 60-85 kg in weight; does are 130-150 cm long and 75-85 cm shoulder height, and
- [Llama](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/llama/) - The llama (Lama glama) is a South American camelid, widely used as a pack and meat animal by Andean cultures since pre-hispanic times. In popular culture llamas are mostly associated with the Incans and Peru. The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is between 1.7 meters (5.5 ft) and 1.8 meters (6 ft) tall at
- [Reeve's Pheasant](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/reeves-pheasant/) - The Reeves's Pheasant, Syrmaticus reevesii, is a large (up to 210 cm long) pheasant within the genus Syrmaticus. It is endemic to China. The name commemorates the British naturalist John Reeves, who first introduced live specimens to Europe in 1831. The male is a brightly plumaged bird with a scaled golden white and red body
- [Silver Pheasant](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/silver-pheasant/) - The Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) is a species of pheasant found in forests, mainly in mountains, of mainland Southeast Asia, and eastern and southern China, with introduced populations in Hawaii and various locations in the US mainland. The male is black and white, while the female is mainly brown. Both genders have a bare red
- [Golden Pheasant](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/golden-pheasant/) - The Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Despite the male's showy appearance, these hardy birds are very difficult
- [Lady Amherst's Pheasant](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/lady-amhersts-pheasant/) - The Lady Amherst's Pheasant, Chrysolophus amherstiae, is a bird of the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae. The name commemorates Sarah Countess Amherst, wife of William Pitt Amherst, Governor General of Bengal, who was responsible for sending the first specimen of the bird to London in 1828.
- [Mandarin Duck](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/mandarin-duck/) - The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata), or just Mandarin, is a medium-sized perching duck, closely related to the North American Wood Duck. It is 41–49 cm long with a 65–75 cm wingspan. Mandarin Ducks, which are referred to by the Chinese as Yuan-yang (simplified Chinese: 鸳鸯; traditional Chinese: 鴛鴦; pinyin: yuān yāng), are frequently featured in
- [Japanese Imperial Koi](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/japanese-imperial-koi/) - Koi reach about 50% of their final adult weight at 24 months, 95% at 10 years, and 99% at 14 years. Koi gain the most amount of weight at the age of 3 years when they can gain almost ¼ pound a month. The growth of the scales is proportional to the Koi’s growth and
- [Mute Swan](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/mute-swan/) - Richard the Lionheart is said to have brought swans to Britain from Cyprus after his third crusade. The Swans were domesticated for food, with individuals being marked by nicks and their webbed feet or beak to indicate ownership. These marks were registered with the Crown and a Royal Swanherd was appointed. Any birds not so
- [Umbrella Cockatoo](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/umbrella-cockatoo/) - Also known as the White Cockatoo, the Umbrella Cockatoo is a well-known and very social species. These cockatoos are beautiful parrots that often form a unique bond with their human companions. Umbrella cockatoos are intelligent and can become bored easily if left alone. They are named for the shape their massive white crest feathers take
- [Moluccan Cockatoo](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/moluccan-cockatoo/) - The Moluccan cockatoo is one of the most exciting members of the cockatoo family, both in appearance and intelligence. The most distinctive features are its large size and bright salmon pink coloration of the head crest feathers. It has white-pink feathers with a definite peachy glow and a large retractable crest which it raises when
- [Australian Black Swan](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/australian-black-swan/) - The Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) is a large waterbird which breeds mainly in the southeast and southwest regions of Australia.
- [Alpaca](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/alpaca/) - The alpaca (lama pacos) is a species of south American camelid mammal. It is similar to and often confused with the llama. However, alpacas are noticeably smaller than llamas. The two animals are closely related and can successfully crossbreed. Alpacas are frequently plain black or brown-black, while the llamas are all different colors, except black.
- [Jersey Cow](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/jersey-cow/) - The Jersey cow is quite small, ranging from only 360 to 540 kg (800 to 1200 pounds). The main factor contributing to the popularity of the breed has been their greater economy of production, due to: - The ability to carry a larger number of effective milking cows per unit area due to lower body
- [Standardbred Horse](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/standardbred-horse/) - Standardbreds are a breed of horse best known for their ability to race in harness at a trot or pace instead of under saddle at a gallop. Developed in North America, the breed is now recognized worldwide for its harness racing ability. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions that are also used under
- [Ostrich](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/ostrich/) - The flightless ostrich is the world's largest bird. They roam African savanna and desert lands and get most of their water from the plants they eat. Though they cannot fly, ostriches are fleet, strong runners. They can sprint up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) an hour and run over distance at 31 miles (50 kilometers)
- [Texas Longhorn Cattle](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal/texas-longhorn-cattle/) - The Texas longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to 120 inches tip to tip for steers and exceptional cows and bulls in the 70 to 80 inch tip to tip range. Horns can have a slight upward turn at their tips or even triple twist. Texas Longhorns

## Events

- [Fall Festival Weekend #4](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/fall-festival-weekend-4/) - Fall is in the air! The animals at The Farm love this time of year which includes cooler weather and the Fall Festival! This is the fourth weekend of our annual Fall Festival. There are many enjoyable adventures to keep you busy! Take your chance at our famous pumpkin slingshot, let your children play all
- [Fall Festival Columbus Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/fall-festival-columbus-day/) - The Farm at Walnut Creek is Open Columbus Day as our Fall Festival events are extended from the weekend. It's a great opportunity to visit the animals.
- [Fall Festival Weekend #5](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/fall-festival-weekend-5/) - Fall is in the air! The animals at The Farm love this time of year which includes cooler weather and the Fall Festival! This is the fifth and final weekend of our annual Fall Festival. There are many enjoyable adventures to keep you busy! Take your chance at our famous pumpkin slingshot, let your children
- [Fall Festival Weekend #3](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/fall-festival-weekend-3/) - Fall is in the air! The animals at The Farm love this time of year which includes cooler weather and the Fall Festival! This is the third weekend of our annual Fall Festival. There are many enjoyable adventures to keep you busy! Take your chance at our famous pumpkin slingshot, let your children play all
- [Fall Festival Weekend #2](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/fall-festival-weekend-2/) - Fall is in the air! The animals at The Farm love this time of year which includes cooler weather and the Fall Festival! This is the second weekend of our annual Fall Festival. There are many enjoyable adventures to keep you busy! Take your chance at our famous pumpkin slingshot, let your children play all
- [Fall Festival Weekend #1](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/fall-festival-weekend-1/) - Fall is in the air! The animals at The Farm love this time of year which includes cooler weather and the Fall Festival! This is the first weekend of our annual Fall Festival. There are many enjoyable adventures to keep you busy! Take your chance at our famous pumpkin slingshot, let your children play all
- [Dads Get in FREE](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/dads-get-in-free/) - Come celebrate Father's Day with us here on The Farm. On Saturday, June 20, 2026, all Fathers get in FREE. So bring the whole family and celebrate with us here. Wagon rides will be available throughout the day along with the drive thru option. Plus, the walk-thru area, the barns, and our Amish style houses
- [Moms Get in FREE](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/moms-get-in-free/) - Visit The Farm Saturday, May 9, 2026 as we celebrate Mother's Day by offering FREE admission to all moms. The Drive Thru Farm experience will be open as well as wagon rides. Bring mom and the whole family for a great adventure visiting the animals.
- [2026 Easter Adventure](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/2026-easter-adventure/) - The annual Easter Adventure here at The Farm at Walnut Creek is an extremely popular event that features many special activities for children.
- [2026 Opening Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/2026-opening-day/) - The long winter wait is over and the animals are waiting for you to visit. Visit us at The Farm at Walnut Creek on Saturday, April 4, 2026 for our opening day. As always, wagon rides through the farm will be offered along with tours of our Amish homes and barns. Be one of the
- [Journey to Bethlehem](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/journey-to-bethlehem/) - Bring your family and get caught up in the excitement of long ago! The Journey to Bethlehem in Walnut Creek, Ohio features seven vignettes throughout the Walnut Creek area. Each stop on the journey is a skit portraying an aspect of the Christmas Story. Beautiful luminaries line the route down Walnut Creek hill along with
- [Christmas Card Photo Days](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/christmas-card-photo-days/) - Make your family Christmas Card unique this year using the many photo backgrounds setup here at The Farm. We have setup sleighs, buggies, and benches with great holiday backgrounds and decor ready for you to take your photos. We even have Donkeys standing by as a background. Taking your Christmas Card photos doesn't need to
- [Teacher Appreciation Week](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/teaher-appreciation-week-2025/) - Teachers, visit The Farm during the week of June 2 through 7, 2025 to receive FREE admission for you and your immediate family (those who live in your household) as a token of our appreciation. Your teaching ID will be your ticket to enjoy all the great activities here at The Farm. Teacher Appreciation week
- [Teacher Appreciation Week](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/teacher-appreciation-week/) - Teachers, visit The Farm during the week of June 2 through 7, 2025 to receive FREE admission for you and your immediate family (those who live in your household) as a token of our appreciation. Your teaching ID will be your ticket to enjoy all the great activities here at The Farm. Teacher Appreciation week
- [2025 Opening Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/2025-opening-day/) - Due to inclement weather, our opening day has been postponed to Monday, April 7th. The long winter wait is over and the animals are waiting for you to visit. Visit us at The Farm at Walnut Creek on Saturday, April 5, 2025 for our opening day. As always, wagon rides through the farm will be
- [2025 Easter Adventure](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/2025-easter-adventure/) - The annual Easter Adventure here at The Farm at Walnut Creek is an extremely popular event that features many special activities for children. The highlight of the day are the helicopter Easter egg drops where children can gather eggs and earn prizes. Other activities include: Kid's Corn Box Coloring Contest Scavenger Hunt Guess the Jelly
- [2024 Teacher Appreciation Week](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/events/2024-teacher-appreciation-week/) - Join us or Teacher Appreciation Week at The Farm at Walnut Creek. All teachers and their immediate families get in FREE as our way of saying Thank You!

## Alerts

- [Open July 4th](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/open-july-4th-2/)
- [Open Memorial Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/open-memorial-day/)
- [Ascension Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/ascension-day/)
- [2026 Open for the Season](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/2026-open-for-the-season/)
- [Closed for the Season](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/closed-for-the-season/)
- [2026 Opening Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/2026-opening-day/)
- [Fall Limited Hours](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/fall-limited-hours/)
- [Closed Today - October 30th](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/closed-today-october-30th/)
- [Extended Fall Season](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/extended-fall-season/)
- [Fall Festival 2025](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/fall-festival-2025/)
- [Open Labor Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/open-july-4th/) - Open Labor Day
- [Dads Get in FREE](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/dads-get-in-free/)
- [Teacher Appreciation Week](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/teacher-appreciation-week/)
- [Moms Get in FREE](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/moms-get-in-free/)
- [Easter Adventure is Saturday, April 26th](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/easter-adventure-is-saturday-april-26th/)
- [Closed Good Friday](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/closed-good-friday/)
- [2025 Open for the Season](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/2025-open-for-the-season/)
- [Easter Adventure](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/easter-adventure/)
- [2024 Opening Day](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/2024-opening-day/) - Opening Day for the 2024 Season will be Saturday, March 30, 2024. Hours will be 8:30am to 6:00pm
- [Closing Date 2023](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/closing-date-2023/)
- [Fall Festival Extended for Oct. 27th & 28th](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/alert/fall-festival-extended-for-oct-27th-28th/)
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## Animal Categories

- [Birds](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/birds/)
- [Cattle](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/cattle/)
- [Camels & Llamas](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/camels-llamas/)
- [Deer & Elk](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/deer-elk/)
- [Ducks & Swans](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/ducks-swans/)
- [Giraffes](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/giraffes/)
- [Equines](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/horses/)
- [Kangaroos](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/kangaroos/)
- [Pigs](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/pigs/)
- [Porcupines & Tortoises](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/porcupines-tortoises/)
- [Quail & Pheasants](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/quail-pheasants/)
- [Sheep & Goats](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/sheep-goats/)
- [Other Exotic Animals](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/animal-category/other-exotic-animals/)

## Event Categories

- [Fall Festival](https://thefarmatwalnutcreek.com/event-category/fall-festival/)