" Plum Loco Animal Farm is amazing. I cannot recommend it enough. Our visit was the highlight of our visit to Door County. My kids had an absolute blast. I am one of those people that struggle even visiting zoos because the idea of caging wild animals for human enjoyment is hard to stomach (obviously this can be debated far and wide, but just my personal opinion). Plum Loco showed special compassion for their creatures. From giving specific animal care instructions to each small group of visitors to providing significant room for each animal to roam. There was also plenty to do for the kids outside of interacting with the farm animals. I cannot recommend this place enough especially for families with young kids. " - Google 2024
" My kids LOVED the village. We stayed literally all day. Pack a lunch, plan to stay, and enjoy the beautiful spot. This place and these animals are clearly loved and cared for. Great people. Great donkeys. A great day. " - Google 2024
" We highly recommend this animal sanctuary. The animals are so much fun, each having their own little personality. The farm is well kept with wonderful, well kept living areas for the animals. It’s clean and well-kept. We loved getting to know the owner, Jeremy, and leaning more about the farm. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth checking out ." - Google 2023
"We generally avoid animal attractions because so many are exploitative and not great for the animals, but Plum Loco is different. The animals have space, respect, care, and a home for life. We had a wonderful time interacting with the sweet, confident animals in this beautiful place. The little village is absolutely incredible for little ones." - Yelp 2022
"Awesome place for kids and fun for animal-loving adults too. You can purchase feed for the animals, which we did, and had a great time. The kid village was a big hit, very detailed with lots of toys and accents to make the pretend play really great. Our daughter, who is 6, spent a good amount of time there. It was relaxing and peaceful. I really like their philosophy on this being a place to appreciate and be kind to animals." - Yelp 2022
"Came here with four adults and really enjoyed our time visiting with the animals! We were very pleased that our dollars were going to support a sanctuary rather than the other local animal farm that churns out baby animals just so kids can take pictures with them. The animals were very sweet and made us laugh when they stomped and kicked at the fences, demanding grain and carrots I love the value they put on these animals' lives and the lessons they are teaching our youngest and oldest generations alike. " - Yelp 2022
"Amazing! Kids had so much fun. Clean, organized and well done." - Google 2022
"An absolutely amazing place for the whole family. You can see and interact with many kinds of animals, and there's a large interactive play area for the kids and some outdoor stuff for adults too (ladder toss, Corn hole, oversized checkers and chess, along with others. Their mission is awesome and the price of admission is more than worth the hours spent there and enjoyment the family will have! If you're in the Egg Harbor area or door county in general you definitely need to add this place to your list." - Google 2022
"What a great time! Beautiful property and lovely hosts. My girls could have spent all day there, both with the animals and in the mini village. It was so sweet watching them interact with the animals, I had to video call their grandparents while they were in action. You really appreciate the animals' personalities when you spend time with them, and the hosts are very thorough with their instructions to kids on how to feed them, dos & don'ts of how to feed/pet them, all the stuff that kids should know. We felt so comfortable and relaxed on the farm, we also could have spent all day enjoying everything. My girl even learned a bit of chess while in the mini village! Would love to come back for a visit some time! " - Google 2022
"I love this place sooooo much! The owner is lovely and her philosophy on animals is inspiring! You'll see horses, ponies mini horses, sassy goats, sheep, donkeys, geese, and pigs (my favorite!) Feeding them is a ton of fun. Make sure you add this to your list of fun in Door County! " - Google 2022
“Our family visit to this amazing venue was way beyond what we expected. We expected simply a place to pet some farm animals. Instead we experienced a working farm where the owners rescue abandoned and donated farm animals. The love, care and devotion for and to these animals shines through. My family and I highly recommend you put this attraction on your list of "things to see" when visiting Door County with children of all ages. I am confident you will drive away with smiles on your faces.” – Yelp, 2019
“Wonderful spot for kids in Door County! Our kids are 3 1/2 and 2 and LOVED this place! The play house area is adorable, lots to do for little people and the vibe is very family-friendly and welcoming. Feeding the animals is fun - make sure to do that! We'll be back next year!”- Yelp, 2019
“My family and I really enjoyed our trip to Plum Loco. Walking in, if you stop to read the sign, it specifically states that the farm is a sanctuary for the animals, and it is NOT a petting zoo. The instructions given at the beginning are for the safety of the animals and guests, as the proprietors realize that not everyone is coming from an agricultural background. My four and two-year-olds thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the adults in our group did, too. It is obvious that the animals are well cared for, and they're not just fed crap all day to amuse patrons. The play area for the kids is amazing. If it wasn't lunch/nap time, we would have stayed all day as there was tons to do.”- Trip Advisor, 2019
“We have made Plum Loco part of our Door County trip for three years. I have fun watching the feeding of the animals and spending time together. This place has a really fun play area outside of the animal area that has seating for grownups who want to relax. We have brought a picnic lunch along on one of our trips to make the most out of a cloudy day. I have been very happy with this experience and will plan on going next year.” – Trip Advisor, 2019
“Our 2-year old absolutely loved this stop. Meeting, feeding, and petting the sheep, goats, horses (large and small), donkey, and pig was great fun for him. I’m sure animal lovers of any age will get something out of this portion. The play area is clearly meant for toddlers through kindergarten age and their parents, and it is incredible what they have put together. The staff is great with both kids and the animals. The attitude of this place is one I can really relate to. Hang out in a very nice place with well-cared-for animals for the cost of some $20 paperweight from the hundreds of shops in Door County that can collect dust in your home.” – Trip Advisor, 2018
“This farm is fantastic. We had a fantastic time feeding the animals and it was very affordable. The owners are so nice and they in addition to offering the animal experience have a great area for kids to play and explore that is clean and so much fun. A must stop for any family visiting Door County.” – Yelp, 2018
“Our family has been coming here for years and the kids wanted to come back even at 12 and 14 years old. They enjoyed feeding the horses, pig, goats and sheep. Visitors can buy a pail with pound of carrots and grain to feed the animals which was the highlight of our trip. For younger kids there are the amazing play houses and stores. Our kids had to go check them out still and relive the memories of coming here. We love the gazebo with cards, games and the other adult yard games. Fun place to hang out for the family!” – Trip Advisor, 2018
“We were just there with our family and loved it! The staff is so kind, knowledgeable and truly care for the animals at the sanctuary. The animals are well cared for and very friendly while feeding carrots or feed. The little village for the kids to play in is so cute and fun! We did the $3.00 paint a little horse and our son loved it. He's four and loved it so much he asked if we could come back tomorrow. This is a must visit! Update: It is a year later and we visited again, everything I stated above is still 100% accurate. Plum Loco will definitely be part of our yearly Door County trip!” – Yelp, 2018
“Really nice people run this place. They left me use their sunscreen for free (we forgot ours). Gave nice instructions regarding safety before we fed the animals. They have an adorable set up of a "play town" with toys and such to play with. Then you can get a bucket of food for the animals and go feed them. My 2.5 yr old daughter was entertained for quite some time.´- Trip Advisor, 2018
“Went to Plum Loco with 3 other families, we ranged in age from 2-70. We all had fun, activities for all. Everyone enjoyed feeding the animals and petting them. It was fun to watch the personalities of the animals. After visiting the animals we spent an hour letting the kids play games, in the mini house and just watching their creativity come alive. As adults there were enough comfortable chairs to sit in, both in the shade and sun watch the kiddos play and have good conversation.” – Trip Advisor, 2018
“Spent a wonderful afternoon there with my 11 yr old daughter. What a peaceful place to reconnect with the beauty of nature. Truly a relaxing day in the county. The many animals are exceptionally well cared for. I love the fact that the animals get to live freely and are treated with respect. They have 40 acres to roam. The quotes on the signs are thought provoking and really helped put things into perspective. It was great to watch other families "unplug" and actually play games and talk with one another.
The owners have an incredible passion for kindness and altruism. This place is definitely a rare gem. You will not regret going there.” – Trip Advisor, 2017
“We enjoyed three visits to Plum Loco over two summers previously, when our kids were much smaller (our last visit was 4 years ago, and the kids are now 8 and 12). We spent Memorial Day in Door County, and I thought the kids would be too old to be interested in Plum Loco, but they ASKED to go. We spent another lovely half-day here, with the kids playing in the miniature farm (and loving it!), feeding the animals, and playing yard games. On a warm sunny day with a breeze I just can't think of many more relaxing places to be. At the check-in desk is a plaque engraved with a quote "a day in the country is worth a week in town". I never thought of myself as a country girl, but a day living at the country pace is heaven. We'll be back!” – Trip Advisor, 2017
“Plum Loco was so amazing! Feeding the animals was super fun especially when all the goats were trying to push each other out of the way. They have a wide selection of animals to feed including Goats, Donkeys, A pig, horses, pony's, miniature horses and I think that's all. They have some geese to look at as well who are very hilarious. They have a little play area with a Country vet, Diner, Farm, Kitchen, and a General store. All the buildings were super cute and I love all the details they put on. They also have toys for children to play with. They were way too small for me but I had fun trying to use them. All of the things at the play area were in great quality and you could tell the owners worked really hard on them. Something they have for the adults is two gazebos that you can sit in and they are very nice and spacious and have little games you can play on the tables. They also have bean bag toss and a variety of other games. I loved how you can buy food and drinks there and I love the "outhouse" because it's not an actual outhouse and it's decorated to look super farm style. My mom and I got a chance to talk to the owner about animal rights. I have never ate a piece of meat in my life, my mom is a vegetarian, as well as the owner. We were talking about animals and how sad it was to see what all the animals have to suffer through so someone can have meat on their plate and not even care about the animal. It's just the same as animal testing, people feel bad for the animals who get tested on but don't feel bad for animals who do get killed, usually for a purpose and then people just eat it. Animals do have feelings; many disagree with this but I have a strong passion for animals and how there treated is wrong. The owner also told us that each day when the place closes at 4:30 they let the animals roam on 40 acres. They have the vet come in if they see any problems with the animals. So the animals are loved and well cared for. This place is a place as an animal sanctuary, not a place we're kittens are because it is not right for cats to keep breeding. I loved this place and will definitely come back next year. The owner and her husband our very nice and our also very passionate about responsible animal care.” – Trip Advisor, 2017
“This is an incredible place for kids probably 7 and under. We have three under that age and spent a strong three hours and could have stayed longer. Their favorite part was by far the play village with several different buildings and pretend play opportunities. My kids really liked feeding the horses the carrots too! I also loved how personal this place seems. The owners are committed to having a safe, learning environment for the kids and animals! We will be annual pass holders!” – Trip Advisor, 2016
“We've had a family vacation in Door County for 12 years now and each year make a stop at Plum Loco. This is not your familiar petting zoo but an animal rescue operation in a farm setting featuring horses, ponies, goats, sheep, fowl and pigs. We've watched Lalanie the pot bellied pig grow over these years from a piglet to a massive creature. Easily as much fun for small children is the play village that is part of the grounds. It is a nice place for adults to sit in the shade and watch kid's play.” – Trip Advisor, 2016
“Our 3 kids loved this place and stayed n played here for several hours. Without a doubt this is the best place to go in Door County for families with kids under 12 or any teens who love animals. Only wished there was a place for mom n dad to refresh with a glass of wine (sangria would have been outstanding) or a cold beer. It was hot out when we visited. The donkey Shadow loved hanging out with our oldest son.” – Trip Advisor, 2016
“I have two small children, ages 3 and 5. They loved feeding the animals. You pay extra for the bucket of food. It has carrots and grain in it. You do pay to get into the farm. Along with the animals, there are also little playhouses upon entering the farm. This was actually my kids favorite part! There were kids of all ages there that seemed to be enjoying themselves as well.” – Trip Advisor, 2016
"Great place to go with the kids. This is a very nicely run, wonderfully thought out animal farm. The animals are well cared for and the whole place is very safe and clean. Plus, there are lots of wonderful things for toddlers and young children to play with - play houses, tools and vehicles. This is especially welcome for families traveling with young children who need some play time. There are shaded picnic tables for snacking and lunch, so you can bring coffee and/or lunch to eat while the kids are playing. We've been to Plum Loco several times and the kids (from 2 to teenagers) have always had a wonderful time here." (Trip Advisor, September 2015)
"Great day of vacation. We (Wife, myself and 5yr. old son) decided to go to Plum Loco on a fairly cool and overcast day during August. The instructions were great, the animals very well taken care of, and philosophy of the farm unique. My son is very friendly and outgoing verbally, if not adventurous physically. We spent 5.5 hours there, and brought with us a picnic lunch. He made several friends playing in the mini town, spent 2 hours on the farm table, played large connect 4, and checkers. We had a very relaxing day." (Trip Advisor, August 2015)
"Fabulous family activity! This was our second visit to Plum Loco and it did not disappoint. This charming family-run farm is the perfect place to spend a few hours of family fun. The animal area is extremely clean, organized and well-cared for. The kids LOVE feeding the carrots to the mules and miniature horses. My kids all wanted extra buckets of feed! There is a very clean and well-kept bathroom to wash your hands afterwards. The games and toys they have for children made for a very relaxing afternoon as the kids were entertained and the adults could chat. While I do agree with some reviews that there were a lot of things for the younger kids to do, our middle schoolers also had a great time playing the over sized checkers, chess and connect four games (as did the adults!!) All in all, this is a great activity to do while in Door County...we will definitely be back." (Trip Advisor, August 2015)
"Great place for families. I went with my daughter's family which included a 1.5 and 3 year old. We couldn't get them to leave. We like it so much after the first visit that we went back on Father's Day for the kids to enjoy the miniature villiage and feeding the animals while we enjoyed a picnic in one of the gazebo's. Great hidden gem." (Trip Advisor, June 2015)
"Our kids loved this place. This place is out in the country, nicely off the beaten path. It is an old farm, with animals to pet and feed. You cannot go in any animal pens, rather just pet and feed through the fence. All four of our kids really enjoyed the "play" area, which had little houses to play in, tractors to pedal, horses to rock on, and a little store to play in. This was their favorite, they could have just done this all day long!" (Trip Advisor, June 2015)
"Don't forget to bring your picnic lunch and chairs - you can stay all day! This is a great place to bring your small children or grandchildrren. They can play all day or stay until their naptime! There are toys galore and animals to pet and feed. Linda and Jeremy are terrific hosts who take great pride in their farm and care for their animals." (Trip Advisor, February, 2015).
"Charming Farm, well cared-for animals. My husband and I visited this charming farm. The animals were affectionate and the grounds were neat. A great place for families and kids, but we had fun too. They provide feeding bucket and treats for the animals. (Trip Advisor, October 2014).
"Sweet, natural and nice place for an outing. You could feel the love the concept when you walk through the gates, there is good karma here and if you are looking for a small family getaway this is a nice place for youngsters." (Trip Advisor, July 2014)
"Great time for the whole family. We visited Plum Loco Animal Farm in July and had the best time! We have children between the ages of 20-2 and they ALL had a great time! We were able to feed so many animals for a minimal fee and didn't get trampled by any like you would at most petting zoos. There were games to play for older kids and adults and a little play house, general store and small farm to play with for younger kids. We all had fun!" (Trip Advisor, July 2014)
"A Gem! What Ann amazing place this is! We took our 3 year old and 7 month old. The owner was great. He came out and explained things and brought out a miniature horse for the kids to pet. There are little kids sized buildings and so many fun things for kids to do. We would go back in a heartbeat. Thanks for the great experience." (Trip Advisor, June, 2014).
"Kids loved it! My 6 year old twins had a wonderful time when we visited in July. Just now, my daughter chose to write about her visit for a school assignment and both were asking me when we can go back. It is a must see for our trip next summer." (Trip Advisor, January 2014)
"Fun for the family. We spent the morning at plum loco and the kids loved it. The play area is well supplied and kept the kids entertained for several hours. They are even set up well if you brought your own lunch. The location is good from anywhere in door county. They even have a great bathroom with changing station, not an outhouse. This was a great way to spend half of the day." (Trip Advisor, June 2013)
"Great place for young children and the adults that love them. I highly recommend Plum Loco as a place to spend a wonderful couple of hours with your young children. I have been here with my granddaughter several times (she is 3.5 year old now) and she always is excited about going back. The main attraction, of course, is the animals. They have the usual assortment of farm animals (see web site), but the neatest ting is that they provide a bucket of food as part of the admission and they give you excellent instruction on how to feed each of the animal s properly. This real helps with smaller children who may be intimidated by the larger horses and other animals at first. As interesting as the animals may be, nothing will hold the attention of a 3 or 4 year old very long. So another feature of Plum Loco is that they have a kid-sized town that children can play in as well as other detraction (games, wagons, tractors, etc.) to keep children engaged. They can keep going from one thing to another as their whims change. It is a lot of fun for them, but also for the adults. Go and have fun."(Trip Advisor, June 2013)
"Great young family activity. The adults and kids in my party all had a great time (kids 3, 5, 5, 8). It was a great animal experience. Feed buckets were $2 for a bunch of carrots and some grain. The animals are super friendly. Bathroom facility available and was nicer than expected. The little play area was fun for my age group. It started to rain and we were offered rain checks, but we had so much fun we didn't feel the need to come back right away!" (Trip Advisor, August 2012)
"Must do in Door County! This is a wonderful place to bring young children. The Owners go out of their way to make your visit pleasant." (Trip Advisor, July 2012)
"Great hands on experience!Wonderful experience for the kids! Feed was cheap so kids could feed animals all morning! Staff friendly and knowledgeable!" (Trip Advisor, July 2012)
"Outstanding little place! Our kids (age 3 and 7) had so much fun the first time we actually went back an unplanned, second time in a 5 day trip to Door County! The family that runs this place clearly loves both animals and children. The animals are happy and well kept and the respect and consideration flows to the amenities for people, too. There is a 'petting zoo' type area where kids can feed the animals, but the best part (for the adults!) is a large fenced-in area full of toys for all ages, ringed by picnic tables, that makes you feel you've been invited to a backyard party. Between the petting/feeding area and the 'backyard', there is an 'outhouse' but don't be fooled - it has electricity and indoor plumbing as well! In addition to a flush toilet and sink there is a well-stocked baby changing table - very thoughtful. Concessions and souvenirs are available for sale and prices are reasonable. You're also welcome to bring a picnic lunch. The owners are around for questions but unobtrusive and welcoming. We spent a couple hours here each time and ended up getting season passes our second day. Sitting in the shade watching the kids happily play was very relaxing. Well worth the price of admission - twice!" (Trip Advisor, July 2012)
"The owners of Plum Loco were around to answer questions and were not only very knowledgeable, but kind. The farm was clean and well maintained. They have an amazing, hand made play area for the kids. Our children spent over 2 hours playing in the miniature sized barn, general store and house." (Trip Advisor, June 2012)
"Plum Loco was nice and relaxing. Staff were very loving and friendly. Animals were tame and social, and if you have kids who don't want to go by animals they have a bunch of play houses, toys, and books outside for them to enjoy." (Trip Advisor, September 2011)
"Plum good family fun! Great place, teaches children all animals besides cute babies deserve love, respect and care and can be appreciated and enjoyed. Animals fed only healthy options. Play area with miniature farm house, general store, barn complete with mini tractors for kids to enjoy, well thought out and equipped. Puzzles, games, farm animal toys to create own farm. Bags, horseshoes and more for older kids and adults to enjoy. Great way to spend the day" (Trip Advisor, August 2011)
"A must see when in Door County! From the parking lot to the main entrance, from the play area all the way through the animal farm this family owned business has done everything to say WELCOME! The atmosphere is clean, inviting and most importantly safe for the entire family (especially our little ones). The staff and owners are just the nicest people you can ever get to know. I spent a good half hour talking with the owner who was out with the animals and working around the farm. He is a great people person who loves to roll up his sleeves and make sure everyone there is having a good time.The play area was custom built for our little ones, gazebos to hide from the sun were built on the slabs of old silos. A miniature general store and barn outfitted with toy riding tractors and rocking horses are set out for the kids to play. You cant have a barn without some live chickens running around, even a very beautiful polish hen. The animal enclosure are extremely clean as are the animals and extremely tame. Geese, sheep, goats, mini horses, ponies and some pretty awesome horses are looking for you to pet them - ok they want to be fed but it allows you to pet them while you feed em. Safety is their primary concern so they do go over the proper way of feeding the animals and petting them so that everyone has an enjoyable and memorable time. Hands down the best animal farm my family has been to and budget friendly as well." (Trip Advisor, July 2011)
"Fantastic family fun! I visited Plum Loco on 6/24 for the first time with my 5 year old son and my sister's family. Everyone had a blast! The kids played and used their imagination in the little village for a long time, after they had interacted with the peaceful, family-friendly animals. The owners were extremely friendly and welcoming. I would call Plum Loco a must-visit attraction for families when they visit Door County!" (Trip Advisor, June 2011)
"Pristine and clean attraction! Prices were reasonable...it cost us $21 for 2 adults, a 6 year-old, our 15month old (free) feed for the animals, and a bucket of feed. This was an outdoor farm-themed playroom for our youngest with ride-on tractors, lawn mowers, different hand-built buildings for kids to play in...and the best feature...it was fenced in! Gave us a chance to sit and watch him play with the other kids. The 6-year old loved all of the the small buildings to go in as well, but he loved the animals the best. They were all in close proximity surrounding an open field to run and play in. I would rate this better than The Farm in Sturgeon Bay. Make sure you eat before you go, though, their focus is not on food but on fun (they do have snacks, and changing table in the super clean bathrooms). After 2 hours of playing here, the kids were asleep on our drive back to Ephraim. I highly recommend this happy, fun, and customer focused attraction...great kept secret. Thanks for a great surprise!" (Trip Advisor, June 2011)
"Loved it! twice! On an extended visit to family in Door County, I had to get my 18 month old son out for adventures every day for our sanity. Plum Loco was the best we found. The owners are so kind and loving to the animals, and there is no sense of exploitation or even dirty pens. Their love shines through, and the animals are healthy and well socialized. The play yard with kid-sized tractors, rocking horses, and much more was a huge hit, and they've set it up so grown ups can sit in the shade and relax while the little ones do their thing safely. We went back a second time, and had as much fun, and Jeremie even remembered my son's name. I can't recommend it enough. These are real folks, really doing what they love, or faking it so well that it doesn't matter. Next time we're in Door County, we'll be back." (Leah, Google Maps Review, October 2009).
"Plum Loco is a hidden treasure for adults and kids alike. It is owned by a nice couple that takes great care in getting everything right. They have a kind facility where none of the animals will ever end up on a menu. The husband built all the animal environments...@ the pigs have an A-frame and the goats have a Swiss chalet. The signs are adorable and very informative. And, the animals are as kind as the owners...no biting here. They have a great play area for small children with games, playhouses, a giant farm animal set up and board games. You are welcomed to spend the day and bring a picnic lunch. There is croquet, and other yard games also. The wife is very attentive in the entrance booth selling inexpensive treats for the animals, freeze pops and other goodies. Once you try it, you'll be back for another visit. What a great old fashioned get-a-way! We love Plum Loco."
(Trip Advisor, September 2008).
"Your farm is absolutely fabulous! My 2 1/2 year old grandson and 12 year old granddaughter had a wonderful time! Door County needed this for a long, long time. Your attention to detail, cleanliness, pedal tractors and play houses were a HUGE HIT!! Thank you! Thank you!" (The Janda Family, August, 2007).
"Dear Hosts - We had the extreme pleasure of visiting your fun animal farm...
We want to thank you for your friendly and enthusiastic welcome and service. Our little grand girls had a ball! Lindsey (3yrs) was belly-laughing feeding the animals. They loved the pot-belly pigs, horses, goats, etc. Jeremie was friendly and accommodating. The little buildings, toys, play items were so fun and authentic! Lindsey said her favorite was the "purple phone" in the little house. Tiara (4 1/2 yrs) even hung the wash on the line! They treasure the little pigs we purchased. Thank you so much! Keep up the great business!" (The Strubs Family, July 2009).
"Just wanted to thank you both for your kindness and great visit to Plum Loco. We enjoyed very much talking with both of you as well as visiting, petting and feeding the animals." (The Berg Family, August 2009).
"We had a great time at Plum Loco! What a delightful day we had at your beautiful farm!" (The Girmax Family, June 2010).
"The gates and fenced in areas are all designed to so little hands can let go and explore the farm without moms or dads worrying about their safety. It's wonderful to see many of the local mothers sit and relax and have their children play with one another. Sometimes the kids are having such a good time, they forget there are animals here!" (Door County Advocate, September, 2006).
"Thank you for the visit to your farm. We had a great time with you as hosts and all of your nice animals."
(The Sunshine House, July 2007).
"We enjoyed our visit to your Plum Loco farm tremendously. The way the animal pens and shelters were laid out were extremely fascinating. The use of the building materials and other enhancements were quite innovative. Seeing the various animals, the sheep, goats, ponies, etc. up close was quite a thrill. We greatly enjoyed feeding and giving treats to the animals. We are glad your farm is not a "petting zoo" but gives people the opportunity to see and feed the animals up close. We concur with your philosophy of treating animals as sentient beings and allowing them to live out their lives in a protected, contented environment." (The Oswald Family, October 2006).
“Our family visit to this amazing venue was way beyond what we expected. We expected simply a place to pet some farm animals. Instead we experienced a working farm where the owners rescue abandoned and donated farm animals. The love, care and devotion for and to these animals shines through. My family and I highly recommend you put this attraction on your list of "things to see" when visiting Door County with children of all ages. I am confident you will drive away with smiles on your faces.” – Yelp, 2019
“Wonderful spot for kids in Door County! Our kids are 3 1/2 and 2 and LOVED this place! The play house area is adorable, lots to do for little people and the vibe is very family-friendly and welcoming. Feeding the animals is fun - make sure to do that! We'll be back next year!”- Yelp, 2019
“My family and I really enjoyed our trip to Plum Loco. Walking in, if you stop to read the sign, it specifically states that the farm is a sanctuary for the animals, and it is NOT a petting zoo. The instructions given at the beginning are for the safety of the animals and guests, as the proprietors realize that not everyone is coming from an agricultural background. My four and two-year-olds thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the adults in our group did, too. It is obvious that the animals are well cared for, and they're not just fed crap all day to amuse patrons. The play area for the kids is amazing. If it wasn't lunch/nap time, we would have stayed all day as there was tons to do.”- Trip Advisor, 2019
“We have made Plum Loco part of our Door County trip for three years. I have fun watching the feeding of the animals and spending time together. This place has a really fun play area outside of the animal area that has seating for grownups who want to relax. We have brought a picnic lunch along on one of our trips to make the most out of a cloudy day. I have been very happy with this experience and will plan on going next year.” – Trip Advisor, 2019
“Our 2-year old absolutely loved this stop. Meeting, feeding, and petting the sheep, goats, horses (large and small), donkey, and pig was great fun for him. I’m sure animal lovers of any age will get something out of this portion. The play area is clearly meant for toddlers through kindergarten age and their parents, and it is incredible what they have put together. The staff is great with both kids and the animals. The attitude of this place is one I can really relate to. Hang out in a very nice place with well-cared-for animals for the cost of some $20 paperweight from the hundreds of shops in Door County that can collect dust in your home.” – Trip Advisor, 2018
“This farm is fantastic. We had a fantastic time feeding the animals and it was very affordable. The owners are so nice and they in addition to offering the animal experience have a great area for kids to play and explore that is clean and so much fun. A must stop for any family visiting Door County.” – Yelp, 2018
“Our family has been coming here for years and the kids wanted to come back even at 12 and 14 years old. They enjoyed feeding the horses, pig, goats and sheep. Visitors can buy a pail with pound of carrots and grain to feed the animals which was the highlight of our trip. For younger kids there are the amazing play houses and stores. Our kids had to go check them out still and relive the memories of coming here. We love the gazebo with cards, games and the other adult yard games. Fun place to hang out for the family!” – Trip Advisor, 2018
“We were just there with our family and loved it! The staff is so kind, knowledgeable and truly care for the animals at the sanctuary. The animals are well cared for and very friendly while feeding carrots or feed. The little village for the kids to play in is so cute and fun! We did the $3.00 paint a little horse and our son loved it. He's four and loved it so much he asked if we could come back tomorrow. This is a must visit! Update: It is a year later and we visited again, everything I stated above is still 100% accurate. Plum Loco will definitely be part of our yearly Door County trip!” – Yelp, 2018
“Really nice people run this place. They left me use their sunscreen for free (we forgot ours). Gave nice instructions regarding safety before we fed the animals. They have an adorable set up of a "play town" with toys and such to play with. Then you can get a bucket of food for the animals and go feed them. My 2.5 yr old daughter was entertained for quite some time.´- Trip Advisor, 2018
“Went to Plum Loco with 3 other families, we ranged in age from 2-70. We all had fun, activities for all. Everyone enjoyed feeding the animals and petting them. It was fun to watch the personalities of the animals. After visiting the animals we spent an hour letting the kids play games, in the mini house and just watching their creativity come alive. As adults there were enough comfortable chairs to sit in, both in the shade and sun watch the kiddos play and have good conversation.” – Trip Advisor, 2018
“Spent a wonderful afternoon there with my 11 yr old daughter. What a peaceful place to reconnect with the beauty of nature. Truly a relaxing day in the county. The many animals are exceptionally well cared for. I love the fact that the animals get to live freely and are treated with respect. They have 40 acres to roam. The quotes on the signs are thought provoking and really helped put things into perspective.
It was great to watch other families "unplug" and actually play games and talk with one another.
The owners have an incredible passion for kindness and altruism. This place is definitely a rare gem. You will not regret going there.” – Trip Advisor, 2017
“We enjoyed three visits to Plum Loco over two summers previously, when our kids were much smaller (our last visit was 4 years ago, and the kids are now 8 and 12). We spent Memorial Day in Door County, and I thought the kids would be too old to be interested in Plum Loco, but they ASKED to go. We spent another lovely half-day here, with the kids playing in the miniature farm (and loving it!), feeding the animals, and playing yard games. On a warm sunny day with a breeze I just can't think of many more relaxing places to be. At the check-in desk is a plaque engraved with a quote "a day in the country is worth a week in town". I never thought of myself as a country girl, but a day living at the country pace is heaven. We'll be back!” – Trip Advisor, 2017
“Plum Loco was so amazing! Feeding the animals was super fun especially when all the goats were trying to push each other out of the way. They have a wide selection of animals to feed including Goats, Donkeys, A pig, horses, pony's, miniature horses and I think that's all. They have some geese to look at as well who are very hilarious. They have a little play area with a Country vet, Diner, Farm, Kitchen, and a General store. All the buildings were super cute and I love all the details they put on. They also have toys for children to play with. They were way too small for me but I had fun trying to use them. All of the things at the play area were in great quality and you could tell the owners worked really hard on them. Something they have for the adults is two gazebos that you can sit in and they are very nice and spacious and have little games you can play on the tables. They also have bean bag toss and a variety of other games. I loved how you can buy food and drinks there and I love the "outhouse" because it's not an actual outhouse and it's decorated to look super farm style. My mom and I got a chance to talk to the owner about animal rights. I have never ate a piece of meat in my life, my mom is a vegetarian, as well as the owner. We were talking about animals and how sad it was to see what all the animals have to suffer through so someone can have meat on their plate and not even care about the animal. It's just the same as animal testing, people feel bad for the animals who get tested on but don't feel bad for animals who do get killed, usually for a purpose and then people just eat it. Animals do have feelings; many disagree with this but I have a strong passion for animals and how there treated is wrong. The owner also told us that each day when the place closes at 4:30 they let the animals roam on 40 acres. They have the vet come in if they see any problems with the animals. So the animals are loved and well cared for. This place is a place as an animal sanctuary, not a place we're kittens are because it is not right for cats to keep breeding. I loved this place and will definitely come back next year. The owner and her husband our very nice and our also very passionate about responsible animal care.” – Trip Advisor, 2017
“This is an incredible place for kids probably 7 and under. We have three under that age and spent a strong three hours and could have stayed longer. Their favorite part was by far the play village with several different buildings and pretend play opportunities. My kids really liked feeding the horses the carrots too! I also loved how personal this place seems. The owners are committed to having a safe, learning environment for the kids and animals! We will be annual pass holders!” – Trip Advisor, 2016
“We've had a family vacation in Door County for 12 years now and each year make a stop at Plum Loco. This is not your familiar petting zoo but an animal rescue operation in a farm setting featuring horses, ponies, goats, sheep, fowl and pigs. We've watched Lalanie the pot bellied pig grow over these years from a piglet to a massive creature. Easily as much fun for small children is the play village that is part of the grounds. It is a nice place for adults to sit in the shade and watch kid's play.” – Trip Advisor, 2016
“Our 3 kids loved this place and stayed n played here for several hours. Without a doubt this is the best place to go in Door County for families with kids under 12 or any teens who love animals. Only wished there was a place for mom n dad to refresh with a glass of wine (sangria would have been outstanding) or a cold beer. It was hot out when we visited. The donkey Shadow loved hanging out with our oldest son.” – Trip Advisor, 2016
“I have two small children, ages 3 and 5. They loved feeding the animals. You pay extra for the bucket of food. It has carrots and grain in it. You do pay to get into the farm. Along with the animals, there are also little playhouses upon entering the farm. This was actually my kids favorite part! There were kids of all ages there that seemed to be enjoying themselves as well.” – Trip Advisor, 2016
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