We are closed for the winter! Re-opening May 17, 2025

If you like animals, you'll love Old McDonald's Farm! 

In 1986, “The Farmer’s Wife”, Nancy Robbins, founded Old McDonald’s Farm as a way to contribute to the family’s income while also being home with her then small children. Nancy, being raised in the city of Watertown herself, had a vision to provide an opportunity for the non-farming public to experience first-hand the joy of the country, animals and agriculture.Today, Old McDonald’s Farm has set the stage for an educational, agricultural, hands- on adventure for “kids” of all ages! At Old McDonald’s Farm, we take pleasure in providing kids and kids-at-heart with opportunities to learn about and have fun with agriculture. Old McDonald’s Farm is all hands-on, from feeding our huge cows, to petting and walking amongst dozens of goats, and even visiting our special reindeer!

Included in your admission to Old McDonald’s Farm is a visit with over 200 farm animals, the all-new Scenic Storybook  Hayride, Reindeer Christmas Village, mini golf, giant bounce pad, dozens of photo opps, farm “toys” for “kids” big & small, as well as sunflower fields in late summer, and corn mazes and pumpkin patch in the fall.

In addition to visiting with our hundreds of friendly farm animals, we also have a full cafe and homemade ice cream, gift and souvenir shop, and fresh seasonal produce including our renowned sweet corn and homegrown strawberries.