# Autumn Wildlife Trail & Farmyard Goat Encounters > Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Gates close at 3:30 PM). Goat grooming brush… - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore, MD 21217 - Ages: All ages (Ideal for family walks, toddlers love the farmyard) - Price: General admission (ages 2–64) $33; Seniors (65+) $28; includes train and carousel rides and parking; closed Saturday, Nov 7, for a private event; $25 winter tickets from Nov 9 - Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Gates close at 3:30 PM). Goat grooming brush corral open 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM. - Organizer: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - Official page: https://www.marylandzoo.org/tickets - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/autumn-wildlife-trail-and-farmyard-goat-encounters--listing-aff24b255dcf0b4bf7a481ba ## About Nestled within historic, tree-canopied Druid Hill Park, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is the third oldest zoo in the United States and offers an intimate, walk-friendly animal adventure. Stroll along the African Journey boardwalk to watch majestic giraffes nibble leaves at eye level, view energetic chimpanzees tumbling across outdoor hammocks, and visit the colony of African penguins diving through clear underwater observation windows. Kids especially adore the Maryland Wilderness and Family Farmyard, where they can pet and brush gentle African pygmy goats, climb through giant hollow hollow-log tunnels, and meet playful river otters sliding down waterfalls. Family Experience & Amenities: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, scenic walking paths throughout the zoo. Note: The terrain features moderate rolling hills; a shuttle tram connects the main entrance pavilion to the African Journey for families with tired toddlers. • Stroller Rentals: Single and double jogging strollers available to rent right at the gift shop entrance. • Nursing & Restrooms: Family restrooms with changing stations located throughout the park; private nursing suite near the Oasis Cafe. • Snacks & Picnics: Ample shaded picnic tables allowing families to bring their own lunch boxes and water bottles. ## Similar picks in Baltimore - [Irvine Nature Center OptOutside Autumn Trails & Native Aviary Exploration](https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/irvine-nature-center-optoutside-autumn-trails-and-native-aviary-explor--listing-15c91b4bf03b35f006fd5266) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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