A Little More About The Funny Farm
Petting zoos are a wonderful addition to a birthday party. We have been supplying the DFW metroplex with high quality petting zoos for years now (since 1991). We work with a farm that we have done business with for over 15 years on our petting zoos. Why don't we work with other petting zoos? It is because we are so picky about who we will work with. To be part of the Funny Farm, any zoo has to answer 3 important questions.

1. Are the animals tame?
2. Are they well cared for – ie, clean, have shot records up to date, etc.?
3. Do they carry all the necessary USDA licenses?

You would be surprised how many fly by night operations there are in the DFW area. Anyone who lives in the country and has a few animals thinks they can run a petting zoo. We don't take this view, and so there are very, very few zoos that we will work with. Why are we so picky? Because we know you don’t want just ANYONE for your zoo. You want REAL professionals that care about YOUR child and the other children’s SAFETY!

It's the big things, and the little things, that make a difference. The Funny Farm will always clean up before leaving. The animals will be healthy, and vaccinated. We provide a hand washing station at each event along with signs that indicate proper hand washing methods, and details about the hand santizer used. Our staff will be friendly, courteous, and always care about the animals in the Funny Farm. Because of our attention to the big things and the little things, we know you and your guests will enjoy the Funny Farm at your event.

More questions? We tried to put the answers in the Funny Farm FAQ. When you are ready to add the delight of the Funny Farm review your petting zoo options, and send a price request form for your event!

A picture you will always treasure . . .
There is something about kids that makes them want to ride stuff. They start with a stuffed animal, then they try to ride the dog, at last settling for a ride on mom or dad's back. "Piggy back me!" Is it any wonder that parents love pony rides almost as much as children? We think that if they could, a child stay on a pony all the way up to puberty; that's how much they love the pony ride!

Our ponies are sweet, gentle natured, and ready to make wishes come true for your child. Whether you select a hand led pony ride, or one of our pony carousels, you'll get wide smiles and excited stories of "'member when I rode the horsie?" You'll have photos of your child having the time of their life, with their pony, who they will promise to always remember.

We love ponies, too, and take pride in the neat, professional appearance of our staff and all of the equipment that we use. From the saddles and tack used for our ponies, to the trailers and trucks used to transport the animals to your event, we keep everything top notch. All animals are groomed thoroughly prior to each event, and the equipment is checked for safety and cleanliness. To complete the package, our ponies are friendly, well loved, and will be happy to make new friends at your party!

Speaking of ponies, we subcontract with a company that we have done business with for years and years on ponies. They have a large stable of small, very tame, very pretty ponies that are well groomed with nice saddles. We have checked out all the pony and petting zoo people in the area and we deal with these people because of the quality, the professionalism, their dependability, and their friendliness to children and their parents. We have never had any problems with them. We act as their agents representing YOU the consumer. (Please review the Funny Farm FAQ to understand the safety and facility requirements.)

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