Charmingfare Farm
Candia, NH
- Admission
- $23
- 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 Charmingfare Farm
We haven't confirmed this zoo's animal list yet.
Feathers & Fangs from visitors
What people who've been to Charmingfare Farm say
A Feather is something this zoo does well; a Fang is something it gets wrong. Left by people who've been, and read by us before they appear.
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About Charmingfare Farm
Charmingfare Farm is in Candia, New Hampshire, and operates its public website at visitthefarm.com. The older charmingfare.com address redirects there. The farm describes itself as a real working farm, saying that the fields get plowed and planted, the rooster crows in the morning and the barn cats continue to chase the mice.
Alongside its agricultural work, the farm runs a zoo. Its website lists farm animals, North American wildlife including bears and wolves, and reptiles among the animals visitors can see. Horses are used for trail rides and carriage services.
Exhibits and habitats
The farm lists three broad groups of animals on its website. The first is farm animals. The second is North American wildlife, with bears and wolves named specifically. The third is reptiles, and the farm's special events include one called Reptile Day. Horses are named in connection with trail rides, carriage rides, wagon rides and sleigh rides.
The farm also lists mobile animal visits alongside its birthday parties and field trips.
Conservation and programs
The farm's programs are mostly educational and recreational. Its website lists the following:
- Field trips and summer camp.
- Birthday parties.
- Mobile animal visits.
- Special events including a Teddy Bear Picnic and Reptile Day.
- Concerts and magic shows.
- Horseback trail riding.
- Weddings, company outings and other custom events with carriage services available.
The farm also sells products from its working operation. Its website lists vegetable and meat shares covering beef, pork, lamb, goat, turkey and chicken, as well as raw milk, farm-fresh eggs, hay, compost, wood chips, bark mulch and super loam. Donation and animal sponsorship links are also provided.
Seasonal events
The farm's calendar changes with the seasons. Fall events listed on the website include a Pumpkin Festival, a children's Trick or Treat, and Harvest of Haunts. Winter events include Santa's Christmas, a Christmas Tree Spree, Encore of the Lights, and a Sugar Shack. Sleigh rides are offered in several styles: the Vis-A-Vis Sleigh and Romantic Sleigh Rides for small private groups, the Meadowbrook Sleigh for private groups of up to 10, and Logging Sleds, which may be private or shared, for up to 16 guests.
Planning your visit
The farm's website uses an interactive calendar to show daily activities and admission options, so visitors should check it before traveling. Policies and directions are posted on the website, along with ticket and membership details. The website says membership includes unlimited zoo admission for the member and five guests, plus event discounts. Gift cards and employment listings are also offered on the site. Email contact is info@visitthefarm.com.
What we haven't confirmed
Everything above came from public sources. These specifics we haven't stood behind yet:
- Street address and parking
- Daily and seasonal hours
- Phone number
- Founding year and ownership history
- Current animals in residence
Charmingfare Farm compared with nearby zoos
How Charmingfare Farm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmingfare FarmThis zooCandia, NH | $23 | General zoo admission season May 9 – Sept 27, 2026, Thu–Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ended); fall/holiday visits by event ticket only. | — | No |
| Santa's VillageJefferson, NH | from $53 | 9:30am – 5pm | — | No |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science CenterHolderness, NH | $30 | Daily 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM during the season (opened May 1, 2026); last trail admission 3:30 PM. | — | No |
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
Charmingfare Farm: common questions
Is Charmingfare Farm a working farm?
Yes. The farm describes itself as a real working farm that also operates a zoo.
Is Charmingfare Farm accredited by the AZA?
No. It is not an AZA-accredited facility.
What animals can visitors see?
The website lists farm animals, North American wildlife including bears and wolves, and reptiles.
Does the farm hold seasonal events?
Yes. The website lists fall events such as a Pumpkin Festival and winter events such as Santa's Christmas and sleigh rides.
Is there a membership?
The website lists memberships that include unlimited zoo admission for the member and five guests.
Where is the farm?
It is in Candia, New Hampshire.
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