Grand Canyon Deer Farm
Grand Canyon Deer Farm
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Located on a section of old Route 66, the Deer Farm is 10 acres of absolute animal wonderland. Walk a path around our park to view wallabies, llamas, mini cattle, bison, peacocks, & much more. Walk with deer, feed the deer right from your hands. Chat with a parrot, Mozart is a very entertaining cockatoo, Scarlet (a lilac crowned Amazon Parrot) a bit more shy, pet a goat, kiss a camel. You will have a blast here if you are an animal lover.
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Carlee C
84 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We saw the sign on the side of the road and decided to stop for a little break. Our 3 year old son loved it - and so did I! So many deer to feed - they did not bite or nip at us and seemed content to let my son feed and pet them. Now, I will say it was pricey, cost my family of 3 $52 to enter and feed the animals. Visit only lasted about 20 to 30 minutes. Seems like admission should include feed. However, it was fun after hours in the car and was the perfect thing to do before we headed into town to get ready for the Polar Express.
Written November 23, 2022
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Annette
United Kingdom14 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Visited in 2019, loved it so much we came back again in 2023. You do have to pay for feed refills.....and trust me, the feed goes quickly if you're not careful.
Definitely recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, or potentially chewed by a deer!
Definitely recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, or potentially chewed by a deer!
Written November 30, 2023
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Dramaticme
Park Ridge, IL109 contributions
May 2021 • Family
My kids were so grouchy after 3 hours of driving and i needed an activity that everyone would enjoy. This hit the spot. I read the other reviews before we went and made sure only adults held the feed cups and poured handfuls into the kids’ hands because of course deer would knock them over! I was amused by reviews that said the deer chewed their clothing and ravaged the feed... have you ever met an animal? That’s common behavior! It did remind me though to make sure we wore clothing that didn’t matter much (though the animals tore nothing) and to warm the kids.
I was disappointed the kissing camel doesn’t kiss during Covid and didn’t even come near me when I approached— nor the alpaca or llama— but almost all the other animals came by for petting.
There were some staff members around who answered all our questions and talked to us about the animals when we engaged them in discussion. The animals seemed well treated... not sure what the other reviewers were talking about. The pens were clean, they had some room to roam, they weren’t under fed or fat... it was pretty standard for a petting zoo from what I’ve seen. Cleaner actually.
It’s an expensive destination but caring for animals and their high vet bills isn’t cheap so I understand that. The animals were gentle. Nobody got hurt. My grouchy family left in a much better mood than the one in which we had come. I should mention I took 5 kids ages 3-12 and we all had fun.
I was disappointed the kissing camel doesn’t kiss during Covid and didn’t even come near me when I approached— nor the alpaca or llama— but almost all the other animals came by for petting.
There were some staff members around who answered all our questions and talked to us about the animals when we engaged them in discussion. The animals seemed well treated... not sure what the other reviewers were talking about. The pens were clean, they had some room to roam, they weren’t under fed or fat... it was pretty standard for a petting zoo from what I’ve seen. Cleaner actually.
It’s an expensive destination but caring for animals and their high vet bills isn’t cheap so I understand that. The animals were gentle. Nobody got hurt. My grouchy family left in a much better mood than the one in which we had come. I should mention I took 5 kids ages 3-12 and we all had fun.
Written May 13, 2021
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1xPlor
World138 contributions
Jan 2022
One good thing about this place, I gotta see animal and wildlife. But it's not worth enough when comes to entry fee.
Adults: $11.50
Children 3-13: $6.75
Children 2 and under are FREE.
Seniors 62+: $10.00
With these entry fee, this place should have more wildlife and attractions to convincing travelers to come back again. To me, one is more than enough. I would suggest save the entry fee and visit other places close around like Bearizona or Prescott zoo.
Adults: $11.50
Children 3-13: $6.75
Children 2 and under are FREE.
Seniors 62+: $10.00
With these entry fee, this place should have more wildlife and attractions to convincing travelers to come back again. To me, one is more than enough. I would suggest save the entry fee and visit other places close around like Bearizona or Prescott zoo.
Written December 21, 2022
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atlas993
Elk Grove, CA549 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
We took our kids here as something fun to do while staying in Williams, AZ. We gave our 3 and 8 year olds the choice between going to the Deer Farm or Bearizona and they chose the Deer Farm and they had a blast! It is simply a wide open space where you can walk around the perimeter and feed deer. They have other animals in pens around the deer area and I believe those were all rescues. Then there is another pen that had mini goats. Needless to say there were animals everywhere. At first our kids were very nervous to be around all of the deer and they wanted to leave the main deer area to look at all of the other animals. When we reentered the deer area we spent some time around small more docile deers and our kids became much more comfortable and then we couldn’t stop them from feeding the deer. Luckily there are a number of feed machines around the main deer area so you can buy more feed for a quarter. We spent about an hour here just hanging out feeding deer and looking at the animals and the kids absolutely loved it. We’d highly recommend stopping here if you’re in the area, have little kids, and have an hour to kill. Since we visited during COVID I will add that they do not require people to wear masks outside; it is a nice big open area, but there are spaces where you can’t help but be close to other people and it can get busy there, so just be aware going in.
Written November 16, 2020
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concertpix
Las Vegas395 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I've been here many times but it was a first time for my wife. Before we even made it to the deer she was engaged in conversation with Mozart the parakeet. Then on to the deer where my wife was in constant laughter trying to put coins in the machine to get some feed. Most times the deer got there first. Always clean. Always friendly. We truly enjoyed ourselves. There are other animals beside the deer to see. Simply. Fun. Some folks have been let's say a bit overwhelmed by the entry price or feed. Only my own opinion: it is not expensive at all when compared to other entertainment. You should see the health of the animals. The feeding and housing for them has gone up just as it has for all of us. I honestly believe in the value of this venue. Mountain air in October: Exquisite.
Written October 25, 2023
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Amy K
Las Vegas4 contributions
Aug 2020
This was a great place to spend a couple hours! Might seem pricey, but they seem to take really great care of the animals here, and I'm sure that costs them a fortune! Due to COVID there wasn't as many hands on things to do, but feeding the deer was great! Buy a small cup of feed and be prepared to be bombarded. The deer can be a bit aggressive, but won't hurt you. Once in the pen with the deer you can use quarters to buy feed corn inside. Be aware the deer hear the machine and come after you! The goats were cuddly love bugs (although you aren't allowed to feed any of the other animals), there are alpacas, llamas, porcupine, a pot belly pig, reindeer, a talking cockatoo and a couple little monkeys that I was warned by other guests will pee on you! The staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. This was my daughter's favorite part of our trip!
Written August 13, 2020
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nina h
Arizona142 contributions
Apr 2022
FUN for all!! I mean it this place is the best! This is my second visit and ever better than the first (I didn't think that was even possible!) The family owned park is a stones throw from the popular Williams town. You enter a quiant gift shop, pay the low admission fee (I think $16) and get some deer feed (few extra bucks) and then enter through a few gates. You are greeted by about 50 deer who know what those cups hold and want a taste. They are all friendly and will tug on any hanging clothes to get your attention for another handful. You can stay as long as you like, which is always nice. Walk around a few times and be on the look out for Pat the owners, she is amazing and has wonderful stories to share. She truly loves the animals and it shows. They also have a camel, bison, reindeer with beautiful antleers, zonkey (zebra/donkey) donkey, mini horses, goats, pigs and more! Beautiful farm to get outside, learn about animals and make new friends. I will be back again as this is one of my favorite places.
Written April 27, 2022
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Mallory V
Bakersfield, CA22 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Such a fun and unique experience!!!
I took my two children (ages 2 and 5) and it was the most incredible experience!! I wish we would have had time to go back and do it a second time during our vacation to Williams.
Other reviews mentioned cost, but honestly, when else will you ever get to pet and interact with deer!!! I didn’t feel like it was overpriced for the experience at all. We bought 2 cups of food and it was plenty for my two small children. Then we did a big loop around the other animals and ended at the goat petting zoo portion. They even loved the talking cockatoo!
Definitely recommend!
I took my two children (ages 2 and 5) and it was the most incredible experience!! I wish we would have had time to go back and do it a second time during our vacation to Williams.
Other reviews mentioned cost, but honestly, when else will you ever get to pet and interact with deer!!! I didn’t feel like it was overpriced for the experience at all. We bought 2 cups of food and it was plenty for my two small children. Then we did a big loop around the other animals and ended at the goat petting zoo portion. They even loved the talking cockatoo!
Definitely recommend!
Written June 17, 2022
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dangerdave
Arizona164 contributions
Jul 2021
This is not a zoo. It is a poorly maintained roadside attraction. 2 adult and 2 child tickets, with a $6 dollar plastic cup of 5 cents worth of pellet food set us back nearly $70. You walk a circular paved path and are done in 20 minutes. You will be mobbed by the deer who are wandering around. This might seem cute until they are jostling your small children and nipping their clothes. They can be aggressive trying to get the food. Flies are everywhere including your face. They have a couple of other woods-type animals in dirty pens.
For having been here since "1969" it doesn't look like they spent a dime on infrastructure upkeep. Oh, except for the gift shop where they've plastered "Deer Farm" on everything you can imagine.
Don't believe the 5 star reviews. Many of them are rigged, which is a common practice in these small northern AZ attractions and restaurants.
For having been here since "1969" it doesn't look like they spent a dime on infrastructure upkeep. Oh, except for the gift shop where they've plastered "Deer Farm" on everything you can imagine.
Don't believe the 5 star reviews. Many of them are rigged, which is a common practice in these small northern AZ attractions and restaurants.
Written August 25, 2021
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I'm not a zealot or anything, but I am a big animal lover & just won't enjoy myself in a place where animals are clearly exhibiting signs of a poor quality of life in captivity. It's why I stopped visiting zoos a long time ago. It's hard to tell - the majority of the reviews are positive, and it's been in business a very long time, however there are enough comments specifically related to poor conditions for the animals that I have to wonder. If there's anyone able to rebut some of those comments or provide some reassuring information that might help me decide if I should visit, I'd sure appreciate it.
Written June 9, 2022
Kostas R
Farmington, Connecticut
They exaggerated the comments(i.e the panting was just the elk regulating their heat.) They had roofs with water bowls to rest underneath, so I think they were fine. My only concern is that they aren’t fed at all, because the deer were swarming anybody with even one pellet.
Written July 27, 2023
12.50/adult 7:50/child over 2 and you have to buy snacks to feed the animals. Either stay in Williams or Flagstaff for hotels
Written August 25, 2017
I believe family of 4 was $40 call or check their website! :)
Written April 16, 2017
An Hour is perfect, I enjoyed this place so much, that I walked the trail a second time, so I was there a little longer
Written May 12, 2016
Bill T
Oxnard, California
Can you please tell me at what time you open (for March 2017)?
Like to plan ahead LOL
Written May 2, 2016
Our hours are Jan 1 - March 15th, 10 a.m. thru 5 p.m. daily, March 16th we begin our summer hours, 9 a.m. thru 6 p.m. daily. Thank you for your interest in the Grand Canyon Deer Farm.
Written May 2, 2016
Do they offer a AAA discount ?
Written October 12, 2015
Yes, The AAA rate is $1.00 off each adult, and .50 cents off each child. The regular rates are $11.50 per adult, and $6.75 off each child. Thank you for your interest in the farm.
Written October 13, 2015
The way tripadvisor forwarded your question they did not include a motel's name, only the deer farm review. However, we always stay in motels which include both, and particularly the motels I reviewed in Williams do contain both. Hope this helps.
Written January 5, 2015
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