“A petting farm minutes from Toronto’s downtown core?” It sounds like a paradox but that’s precisely what Far Enough Farm offers. Established in 1959, Far Enough Farm provides an opportunity to get close to farmyard animals. The farm is a Centre Island staple for both children and adults.
Imagine city kids encountering farm life. It is a unique experience. Over 40 different species of farmyard animals and exotic birds call this place home. You can see mini pot-bellied pigs. You can observe alpacas, cows, sheep, goats, and horses. New animals arrive throughout the spring and summer. There is always a new friend to meet at Far Enough Farm.
The farmers are always ready to answer questions. You can learn about different species. You can pet the animals and meet the farmers. Many visitors love Far Enough Farm. Over 100,000 people visit each year. The Toronto City Parks Department manages the farm. It is a rural Ontario hobby farm right here. The farm is next to Centreville. It is a 30-minute walk from the Wards ferry docks.
Once upon a time, the Toronto City Council considered closing Far Enough Farm. Campaigns arose to save it. A Facebook page called “Save Toronto Island’s Far Enough Farm” showed how much people value this place. The admission is free. Donkey rides and pony rides are available for children in the summer months.
Far Enough Farm hosts a Fall Fair. Demonstrations take place such as goat milking. Sheep shearing and wool spinning are also demonstrated. The farm threatened with closure in 2012, survived.
Even if the animals are bedded down for the night, you might see roaming peacocks. You might spot rooting mini pot-bellied pigs. Pecking chickens and foraging geese might cross your path. It is an animal museum where you can learn about farm life.
Far Enough Farm is more than just a petting zoo. It’s an accessible slice of rural life. It is a place where connections with animals happen. So come visit Far Enough Farm, a place beloved by visitors and the people of Ontario. Come and make a new furry or feathered friend.