Farm Animal Tours in Sonoma County

Fluffy, fuzzy, feathery farm animals put the “country” in Sonoma Wine Country — and there’s no better time to see chickens, cows, sheep, goats, ducks, pigs, llamas, horses, and more. Here are the most fun (and adorable!) farm animal tours in Sonoma County. 

Sonoma County Farm Trails Free Tours

Each year, Sonoma County Farm Trails hosts a weekend in Spring and one in the Fall where you can enjoy self-guided tours of the farms and ranches at the heart of Sonoma County. Registration is free, but you must reserve your spot to receive the handy online tour directory, interactive map, and program. All ages are welcome.

The Spring tour weekend lets you choose your own itinerary from a map featuring dozens of farm sites that give a glimpse at farm life, including seasonal wonders like new blossoms, pollinator bees, and everyone’s favorite — barnyard babies! Meet farm animals and sample farm-fresh goodies like honey, juice, olive oil, and preserves. You may learn how to grow lavender, make jam, or keep bees.

The Fall tour weekend offers another fun opportunity to make friends with farm creatures. You may shop farm stands bursting with autumn bounty, tour ranches, stroll orchards, pick your own apples right from the trees, and choose your pumpkins to face your mantel or porch and embrace everything good about this time of year. You may learn how to make a delicious recipe.

Achadinha Cheese Company, Petaluma

Achadinha (pronounced Osh-a-deen-ah) is a family farm and cheesemaking business run by Jim and Donna Pacheco and their children. On 230 sustainably managed acres in Petaluma, the Pachecos pasture Nubian goats and Jersey cows to create farmstead cheeses and other products sold in California farmers’ markets. 

Meet the cows and goats on a tour of the Achadinha farm, arrange a small group private tour, or enjoy a unique experience by signing up to attend a cheesemaking class from these experts. Reservations are required for classes and tours. 

Beltane Ranch, Glen Ellen

Set on 105 Sonoma Valley acres that include a winery and inn, this 1982 historic landmark is dedicated to regenerative agriculture. Group experiences can include feeding the on-site burros and meeting chickens, sheepdogs, and a flock of sheep who help keep weeds in check.

You may also take a tour in a four-wheel drive vehicle, explore the kitchen gardens with the ranch’s farmer and chef, or enjoy meals and wine tastings al fresco. For more info on these experiences, use the Beltane Ranch group request form or call 707-833-4233. 

Charlie’s Acres, Sonoma  

Started in 2016 and named for founder Tracy Vogt’s pet chihuahua, this farm animal sanctuary is home to rescued pigs, goats, cows, turkeys, chickens, ducks, and more.

Fun opportunities to meet the animals include community tours for registered guests on select Saturdays and Sundays, and guided tours arranged for groups of 2-10 people. As a non-profit, Charlie’s Acres depends on visitors and tours to help keep its (barn) doors open, so come by to see all the happy animals here.

Goatlandia, Santa Rosa

Goatlandia farm-animal sanctuary rescues goats from commercial industries and offers private tours to meet (and maybe even brush) the resident goats, sheep, pigs, and various feathered friends. Tasty wine and cheese boards or a delicious plant-based lunch or dinner prepared by founder Deborah Blum can be added to your tour. 

Wise Acre Farm, Windsor

The entrance to this 15-acre farm features Sonoma County’s only egg-dispensing vending machine, as well as flocks of ducks and chickens, and friendly goats who will likely greet you at the gate. The chickens at this farm enjoy a pasture rotation every few days, which prevents overgrazing and naturally nourishes the soil. Wise Acre is open and free to visitors all day, every day.