Flamig Farm Is A Small-Town Petting Zoo In Connecticut That’s Worthy Of A Road Trip

With the kids out of school for the summer, now is the perfect time to start planning a road trip. This small town petting zoo in Connecticut has endless amenities, making it perfect for a summer road trip with the family. Gas up the car, because today we are headed to the tiny town of West Simsbury where there’s a hidden gem that the whole family will enjoy. Let’s check it out.

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Welcome to Flamig Farm, a century-old farm nestled in a tiny community of West Simsbury in Hartford County. Cameron Tylek/Google Founded in 1907, this picture-perfect farm is most well-known for their massive backwards EGGS sign on the side of the barn. What was supposed to be an advertisement ended up being too big for it to pass through zoning (the letters are almost 5-foot tall) so they decided to stick the letters up against their barn backwards and call it "art." Flamig Farm/Facebook Flamig Farm is a fun-filled trip the whole family will enjoy. Escape the city life for an afternoon and head out to greener pastures where you and your family will have an incredible adventure learning about this historic farm. Flamig Farm/Facebook There’s a lot to do here at Flamig Farm. Offered on the weekends from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., pony rides are one of the farm’s most popular activities. Samar Abouznak/Google Of course, the petting zoo is always a fun activity for all ages. Jeff Webb/Google Their walkable petting zoo is open from April until November from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. LIGITA Giacopassi/Google Pet alpacas, feed goats, or snuggle with bunnies… All of the animals that live on the farm are gentle, adorable, friendly animals that love attention. Shayna F./Google Purchase a cup of grain so you can feed these barnyard babies. Some of them will eat right out of your hand! Michael Hannon/Google Be sure to pop into the Farm Store before you leave where you can stock up on on their famous fresh, organic eggs. Cameron Tylek/Google

Address: 7 Shingle Mill Road, West Simsbury, CT, 06092

For more information, check out their website and be sure to follow them on Facebook.

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