Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo
Austin, AR
- Admission
- $10
- Accreditation
- None listed
not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Everything below is directory information drawn from public sources and the zoo's own site.
Animals at Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo
We haven't confirmed this zoo's animal list yet.
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo say
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About Cockrill's Country Critters Petting Zoo
Cockrill's Country Critters is an animal farm and petting zoo at 2703 Ed Haymes Road in Austin, Arkansas. Its website describes fun, hands-on educational experiences with animals and agriculture. General admission covers the farm visit, and activities such as pony rides, hayrides, face painting and animal encounters are offered for an additional charge.
The business also runs a mobile petting zoo that brings animals to birthday parties, church events, fall festivals and county fairs. The farm is not an AZA-accredited facility.
Exhibits and habitats
The website lists the following activities and experiences available at the farm:
- A petting zoo area with feed buckets.
- Pony rides.
- Hayrides, which on field trips include a ride to feed camels.
- Camel rides, when available, with a weight limit of 400 pounds.
- Kangaroo holding.
- Snake encounters.
- Face painting.
- A playground and picnic area.
- Concessions, including lemonade and popcorn.
All activities require adult supervision, according to the farm's website.
Conservation and programs
The farm's educational offering is aimed at field trips. Its website says it is an EFA approved vendor and welcomes homeschool families, co-ops and homeschool groups, and it also lists school programs. The site says class field trips include the petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, a hayride to feed camels, exotic animals, the playground and the picnic area.
The farm also offers:
- Farm visits with general admission and optional activity add-ons.
- Mobile parties for birthdays and other events, held at a customer's location.
- Farm birthday packages at the property, with a new party room.
- Mobile petting zoo visits for church events, fall festivals and county fairs.
Planning your visit
As listed on the farm's website, it is open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children under one year old are admitted free, and the site states that all activities require adult supervision. Camel rides are offered when available. Admission and add-on prices are on the farm's website.
The farm can be reached by phone at 501-351-4521 or by email at cockrillscountrycritters@yahoo.com. It also maintains pages on Facebook and Instagram under the name cockrillscritters and on X as @CockrillsC.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Parking
- Founding year and ownership
- Details of the school programs
- Species currently on the farm
- Whether weekday visits are available by appointment
- Accessibility
Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo compared with nearby zoos
How Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo lines up against other zoos in the same state. We don't have coordinates for it yet, so these aren't ranked by distance.
| Zoo | Admission | Hours | Size | AZA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockrills Country Critters Petting ZooThis zooAustin, AR | $10 | Saturdays 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sundays 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. | — | No |
| Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting ZooHot Springs, AR | $14 | Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Spring/Summer 2026 hours). | — | No |
| Little Rock ZooLittle Rock, AR | $12.95 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 33 acres | Yes |
Distances are straight-line. A dash means we haven't confirmed that detail yet, not that the zoo lacks it.
AZAThe Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Accredited members have passed an independent inspection of animal care and welfare, safety, conservation and education, repeated every five years. Many smaller facilities never apply, so “not accredited” isn't a verdict on its own. What accreditation means · How we check this
Cockrills Country Critters Petting Zoo: common questions
What are the hours?
As listed on the farm's website, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Is Cockrill's Country Critters accredited by the AZA?
No. It is not an AZA-accredited facility.
Does the farm offer a mobile petting zoo?
Yes. The website lists mobile parties and events at a customer's location.
Can children ride animals?
The website lists pony rides and, when available, camel rides, with a 400-pound limit on camel rides.
Are field trips available?
Yes. The farm lists field trips for homeschool families and co-ops and describes itself as an EFA-approved vendor.
Is supervision required?
The website says all activities require adult supervision.
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