Reviews of Southlands Heritage Farm (Zoo)

JC VN

No staff there to greet any of the visitors, we arrived with a few others at the same time. We all had no idea where we were allowed to go or where to give money for the pumpkins. The girls there riding the horses seemed annoyed AF that we asked a simple question when approaching the horses in the barn. Idk who worked there or who was just visiting but the whole atmosphere seemed very unwelcoming. Disappointing since we drove out from the North Shore. We all left like ????‍♀️ okay then...

Kristal Viñas

Their Kids Farm Club is AMAZING including their teacher Johnny! My child loves going there and his little sister enjoys hanging out there after we drop him off too. Staff is really friendly as well. 5 stars all the way for them!

Matt Grant

Super rad and chill

Kelvin Fong

Fun and educational for the kids. I come here often when the kids were young. My youngest who started preschool had a field trip here and I forgot how awesome it was. There’s a pile of awesomeness at the entrance as well! The pigs moved to Richmond, was looking forward seeing them.

chris cola (LightCola)

100% recommend! When I'm not busy picking up participants, I like to help maintain the pumpkin patch

Meanne

Southlands Heritage Farm is small but very friendly family farm.clean place.the animals are healhty and big.horse.goat.chicken.bees are not biting.we like the cabin chicken tractor

Anythingispossible

Great place for the little ones. Good place to celebrate a bday party.

Graham Douglas

Super fun place to bring your kids. Nice horses and activities.

Valentina Palamos

Our daughter is three and she loves chasing the chickens feeding the goats and they even do private lessons on the small ponies for her :)

Volcanic Ash

So glad to have something like this right in the city. If you have young kids, bring them here. The animals appear to be well taken care of and the people seem genuinely focussed on conservation and animal welfare.

Erin Mattinson

Such tranquility

Caleb

Fantastic place to being your kids. Had a lot of fun learning about the place and playing with the animals.

Joséphine Bally

(Translated) Magical place, where it feels like the countryside when we are in Vancouver itself! Horses, chickens and goats will delight your children! And best of all, there is a hunt, not for treasure, but for pumpkin! The volunteers are adorable and are always looking for volunteers! In short, I can only recommend this place! (Original) Lieu magique, où l'on se croirait à la campagne alors que nous sommes à Vancouver même ! Chevaux, poules et chèvres feront le bonheur de vos enfants ! Et cerise sur la gâteau, il y a une chasse, non pas au trésor, mais à la citrouille ! Les bénévoles sont adorables et sont d'ailleurs toujours à la recherche de volontaires ! Bref, je ne peux que recommander ce lieu !

Minh Thang _

Loved it. Super eco-hipster and everyone is so friendly

Zaid Al-Saffar

I came here with my family as i lost in this area then i kept asking about honey farm or horse farm then finally somebody told us about the southlands, we been admitted at 6 pm and actually we bought many cans of their honey which was delicious and tastey, then one nice lady (bees lady) suggested to watch her as she was changing the honeycomb then she gave us a nice information about horses and a chance to pet them, my two daughters loved everything and planning to register in their summer camp and other programs, thanks to the friendly family

Nunu Nasimi

I like historical sites

Ka Ming Law

Good selection of pumpkins. They were quick to refill the pumpkins after people pick them up. In summary, it's just like a farm for people to pick pumpkins on the table or by the fence - not a pumpkin patch. It was pretty crowded - lots of kids. No mask restrictions and social distancing. The pumpkin washing station - was a bit disgusting. I was expecting a water hose to rinse my pumpkin. But it was actually just a container with water for people to wash the pumpkin - it doesn't get replaced with every wash. Thus, I would totally recommend just washing the pumpkin at home. But in general can't complain much for $8 entrance fee.

Anson Li

Nice place to take kids for a little stroll. Parking can be tough on the weekends.

Tim Doan

Nice farm in the city, great place for children. Entry by donation.

Alyssa Mcgregor

Very cute and quaint but not many pumpkins to choose from. Not many animals to see. It is very small and cramped with a ton of people trying to get past each other. There is not much for kids to do .. No crafts or games. But it was quiet and relaxing ... I would go back if I didn’t have children possibly?

Michael Joseph

Lovely people

Amanda Dunford

Been there a few times now, for a birthday party, twice now for there pumpkin patch and a couple times just cause. My two year old loves it, there a piano he loves to play on. The people who work there are friendly. One time I went a employee handed me a chicken to hold it was awesome. Love it here. We go time and time again.

Amy L

A wonderfully peaceful place to hang out for adults and kids alike! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Kids will love visit with chickens, goats and horses! Atmosphere is very relaxing.

Daisy Castelli

Very nice farm. No interaction at all with who is visiting, nor a smile, it was like invading there house and was not a nice sensation. At all

Li Chen

Great place for bringing kids.

Louisa Farrell

This farm is fantastic for EVERYBODY ALL AGES, good acessibility, like stepping back in time. Great camps for kids or just a stroll through the farm and pick up some fresh eggs.

Huong Nguyen

We love going to the farm walking around and visiting the horses and chickens and goats. A good morning out.

B. D.

Cute farm, and can ride ponies! Nothing else needs to be said!

Rachel R

It's a small farm but very cute, and I love the area that they have for parties. Would definitely be fun for kids!

Estefani Rangel

Lovely place to hang out with farm animals. Kind staff.

Sam Barnum

It's ok. It is mostly a place for horse riding lessons with a farm-ish wrapped around. Smaller than expected and no actual pumpkin patch to speak of. Pumpkins were just scattered about. The chickens and ducks are tucked away in a somewhat …

Aaron Nakama

Great place to take little ones to explore horses, sheep, and free-range chickens. Also a great place to hold birthday parties and celebrations for children.

K Houston

Wow, right in Vancouver is this amazing place with horses, goats, chickens, a dog, cat, lots of vegetation, kids, and - to sum it up, pure joy. Thank you to the Maynards for the love they show these animals (the family is vegan) and for spreading the joy so generously to the public.

Ali Khansari

A lovely small farm, if you have children they can enjoy it a lot. The pumpkin patch is more of a decorative set than a patch. Children can ride ponies and enjoy the environment.

Ray Estrella

Wow. Very unfreiendly place.

Pouria Showleh

Big things from this small farm.

Mel Dube

Excellent for kids pony rides and riding lessons. Great staff and set up!

Jason Lindstrom - OA

It’s an awesome place to visit, great for kids. They got horses, goats and chickens. We went in October for the pumpkin patch - it was awesome. Super fun.

Telf Maynard

The staff is incredible. ;-)

Ron Aloni

Wonderful place for children in the city of Vancouver.

Jonathan Polak

great day for kids

Shu San

Loved my first experience of riding a horse thanks to my instructor Ainsley and my friendly, lovely horse - Daffodil. Ainsley was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. She coached me at every step of the process with valuable information. I also liked the proximity to transit. The only challenge is booking an appointment in advance since the place is busy. Nevertheless could finally make a childhood dream come today and I'm definitely coming back since horses are amazing!

Sebastien Dugas

It's ok: you can pet some animals, however it's no where as good as Maplewood farm.

Tracy Robinson

Friendly staff and beautiful horses. There's chickens and even a couple sheep!

Vinicius Borges

Nice place to bring kids, It could bee more organized.

R A

You can learn horse back riding here.

Alan Cabrera

Nice place for the kids to see farm animals and ride a pony

ali vakil

Very pleasant experience. Thank

Kate L

Great for kids!

Lauren Moore

I come here to de-stress. As an animal lover who lives in the city this is a taste of the country. I am really looking forward to seeing what it is like in the summer!

Edyn Hope

What a wonderful place to be! The horses were a beauty to state at, and the chickens were such fun to be around and even the goats were in good spirits. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this environment creates for a very earthy and home like stay, you will not regret enjoying the gardens and trees with the animals just nearby. I love this place :)

Sriya Roychaudhuri

Friendly, clean and relaxed.

Chris Hill

Such a sensational place in the middle of urban living. My Little girl is always so happy when riding. Wow!

Liam Dib

Adorable and quaint and a cute place to get pumpkins

Melissa Watt

Excellent family outing. Love it here.

Josh Kho

Went with a kid's group. I had a good time overall. It was a little rainy the day before so some parts were quite muddy, including the parking area. Parking is on the street mostly. The place has a pleasant atmosphere and nice that a place like this is so close to the city. Fun for people that like being outside and don't mind getting a little dirty, especially if it's been rainy. Got to feed a horse, pick carrots from the ground, try fresh herbs, fresh honey from the comb, look at a bunch of farm animals. There's a video on youtube and on their website that shows what the place looks like.

Jackie W

Not that many animals, especially in the fall and winter. Family run farm accessible by public transit then walking. Admission is free but you can donate if you want. Animals include a few horses, chicken, sheep. I think there used to be a donkey? You can also get riding lessons here.

Ariel Rose

Beautiful sanctuary in the middle of the city. However horses should never be forced to live their entire lives in stalls. This is extremely sad. Please encourage or help to find pasture and places for horses,all horses and theses horses too experience what their meant to, earth, grass, trees, water, sky. I know the people who do this care but do not understand.

Pastel Moon

Cute little farm friendly people and of course cute animals!

Laura Irwin

Small farm with friendly goats, horses, chickens, and owners. Call early to get eggs!

Kirk Robinson

A small farm that is mostly catering to the horse crowd, but if pumpkins are your thing there's a decent selection here. This ain't no pumpkin patch -- all of the pumpkins are pre-picked and sitting on fences, benches, or alongside walking paths among apple trees. Pretty relaxed atmosphere, particularly nice on a sunny day. There's a small covered section filled with hay for kids to jump around and play in, pony rides for hire. A nice alternative to the zoo-like scene of the Richmond Country Farm or the big ones in Abbotsford, etc.

Peter McDonagh

It's a very cute place with a lot of potential. The staff seem a little confused when it comes to helping people. They are very friendly though.

ned morrissey

If you are interested in horse riding its ok, other than that give it a miss.

ivan isaac

We just saw the horses

Galaxy wolfie 666

Bad behaviour and not welcoming behaviour

caroline reed

We went there during pumpkin season. There weren't many pumpkins to choose from. We found a much better selection in their retail nursery down the street. There also weren't very many animals. My 3 year asked to go home after 15 minutes. The staff are super nice, though!

Y. G.

Each kid spent 20 dollars (Altogether about 20 kids) when all families read the advertisement about their horse riding experience program. The poor kids had been just watching the coach teaching several pupils until they were too cold to leave.

Laura Ubial

Beautiful, friendly and relaxed. Animals are the highlight for kids.

Zhang christabelle

My daughter had her 6th birthday party here. She had a blast! The tour was great and she got to groom a pony. All the kids took turns for a pony ride. There are many other interesting things to see on the farm so after the cake the kids explored on their own. It's a lot of fun for kids and adults!

bianca pers

Not much to do. The entry is fairly cheap and comes with a pumpkin with is definitely nice. It is small with a couple of small pathways to walk around and some horses to feed and touch. Other than that, it’s not much and all the pumpkins are the same size with no variety.

Colin B

Very family friendly, sell nice fresh eggs, both chicken and duck eggs, Plus lots of coming activities for the children. If you have children you must go here free to enter. Enjoy the horses and the general aspect of the farm. I do believe they give horse riding lessons, in the ring.If you are so inclined I do believe that they would accept donations. They don't ask for them but by my observation they need them.

Rick

22 school horses, 5 instructors, an Olympic Coach plus, sheep, chickens, goats, a play area with tire swing and a huge Daffodil orchard. In October thousands of pumpkins available

Google Admin

It is a little bit of nature nestled in Vancouver. Everyone there was passionate about the animals. The horses were groomed and the pens were clean. The chickens let you pet them, the dog wants you to play fetch with him. It reminded me of my younger days growing up on a farm.

Rachel Drager

Small peaceful farm.

Tracey McVicar

When my kid went for summer camp he know he does it one Saturday. Ps when are you guys letting people come.

T I

Great

Nicole Callioux

Cutest pumpkin patch in the city.

Will Smith

No one to welcome us unfortunately

C&A Inc.

Brought my daughter here to purchase a pumpkin. Also purchased a pony ride for $42 As expected, we were directed to sign a disclaimer contract - which was fine. The contract did not indicate any policies regarding refunds. My daughter was horrified at the pony ride so we decided not to start it. The riding supervisor suggested for us to request a refund. Refund was not hononored and we were told by the owner, “Sorry, no refunds. That’s our policy and we can’t chang the rules for one girl.” Instead, we were turned away with an extra pumpkin on the house. The staff needs to get on the same page. Happy Thanksgiving I tried to give this zero stars.

Grant Mowbray

Always fun

Jason Ward

Equestrian summer camps and heritage farm great summer time activities for kids.

Bruce Robinson

Great place good people love the land and horses.

Chad L

This was excellent for my daughter's birthday party!

Emily Chi

Good place. Highly recommend. Hidden heel in the city.

Margaux Delattre

Terrible experience. Nothing setup. Barely anything to see. Staff there there was rude and aggressive. Feels like you're always in the way. They just want money from the families who visits the "farm" (it's not a farm) but don't actually want them there.

Genius Jessie

It’s nice for hanging out

carlo kitson

Boringb I had a little baby so it was nice for some quick cute pics and get a pumpkin without a whole bunch of people

Iris Chu

Hidden Farm on Marine Drive. Entry is usually by donation they have many horses, chickens, goats and a garden. I had great experiences with the staff there and they were very eager to educate about the animals. During October they also have pumpkin picking for $5 a pumpkin

H.T Thong

A real farm in the city

des williams

Kinda small, weird set up for pumpkins. Haha only maybe good for a one time thing. But if ya need pix for instagram good place for ya

Elena Bernardi

One worker was very rude to me as I was leaving the farm with my toddler. I was obviously struggling to pick her up and get her out the gate and out of the way of someone coming with a horse. The employee yelled “didn’t you hear me say I’m coming” (I didn’t), I said “I’m so sorry I’m trying to get out” she replied “not hard enough” and continued to walk the horse aggressively toward me and my two year old. Super unprofessional. Will not return. Not a great place for kids.

Mark Carmichael

This place is super fun. Horse riding, farm camp and farmers market. Programs have variable levels of organizational quality, but it is the only place in Vancouver.

Raha Pidkowich

Went here in august of 2019 for horseback-riding camp and it was ok. We cleaned the horse and rode on it. But the we were steered and when we just sat on the horse. Go somewhere else before going here.

Tony C

Nice for kids to explore

Victor Yeung

This farm locates in Dunbar-Southlands area. It's a very small farm. Kids can go there for the pony rides. Support your local farm! BTW, you may take a pumpkin home before you leave the farm.

ivan Calingasan

Its a scam! Paid for 3 people for 8$ each promised with a pumpkin to be picked inside. No pumpkins! Most are eaten up by squirrels. If the place is already being plagued with gray squirrels, they shouldn't have opened in the first place, charging people 8$ per entry.

Katja Gordon

Lovely rustic place. Nice vice about it. However very small and apart from horses there are not much other animals. But still a lovely place.

T J

If you're coming to the farm specifically for the pumpkin patch experience I would say perhaps choose elsewhere. As another reviewer mentioned, for $8 per person entry there is not much of a "pumpkin patch" to speak of. Most pumpkins left …

A

A wonderful place to spend an hour or two in the sunshine. I can imagine feeding the chickens or petting the goats would be fun for children, and the staff all seemed friendly. There's no one necessarily waiting there for you and you are pretty much free to have a wander around on your own which nice - just don't expect a bigger farm like Maplewood Farm, or expect to spend more than an hour here.

Michael Vogel

Riding lessons for any age and any ability - the teachers are first class and will tailor the lessons for maximum enjoyment and just the right amount of challenge. It's a warm family feeling that makes Southlands a great place to learn how to ridy.

Aria lynn

Experience was amazing! Some workers seemed a little on edge but I was greeted by a very nice staff member named Harry who was such a gentlemen, he helped me find where I needed to go and even helped carry my stuff. My expectations were blown through the roof! Thanks Harry!

Safia Hasan

Kids enjoyed feeding the chickens so much. We got the grains from the office. The chicken can eat from your hands. Overall, very enjoyable experience.

Rouzbeh Bidshahri

Its ok, not really a farm though. Good for 15 minutes.

Yashar Tasouji

We went for the pumpkins. It was definitely a nice place - an orchard setting, which was a good change from the plain large fields of other pumpkin patches. But it was very small and quite crowded. It took us only 5 minutes to walk around the place, and it was difficult to see the animals because it was so crowded. Looked good in pictures (and for pictures), but I wouldn't go again.