Carm's Farm

Carm's Farm At A Glance...

A petting zoo with a long list of animals, from goats and alpacas to Charlie the camel, kangaroos and zebras.
A Christmas display with lights and snow flurries, open Friday through Sunday from late November.
Pictures with Santa start the day after Thanksgiving.
A barrel train ride, an apple cannon, and gem mining for kids.
A farmers market with fresh eggs, plus picnic tables for a snack.
Todays Sunrise: 6:39 am, Sunset: 4:42 pm
New Jersey Shore Region Monmouth County

About Carm's Farm

Carm's Farm is a family farm in Colts Neck built around a petting zoo. Visitors can buy carrot slices to feed the animals, and there is kale for the bunnies. Charlie the camel is the best known resident. Among the other animals the farm lists are goats, alpacas, llamas, horses, mini horses and donkeys, pigs, sheep, bison, Texas Longhorns, kangaroos, zebras, emus and peacocks.

The farm sells fresh eggs daily at its farmers market and has food and picnic tables for a snack or lunch. Through the year it hosts a fall pumpkin patch, an Easter egg hunt in spring and a Christmas display in winter.

Amenities:
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Picnic tables
Attractions:
- Zoo / Aquarium / Petting Zoo / Animals
- Animals
- Petting Zoo
Rules/Regulations:
- Entrance Fee Required

Contact / Location

Primary Address:

Get Directions 296 Route 537
Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722

Contact:

Things to See & Do

Feed the goats, alpacas and other animals with carrot slices, and meet Charlie the camel. Ride the barrel train, shoot an apple cannon, or dig for gems in a bag of mining rough. Stop at the farmers market for fresh eggs. The farm also hosts birthday parties, with pony rides for children when available.

Special / Seasonal Events

In fall the farm runs a pumpkin patch. Spring brings an Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny for pictures. In winter the farm puts up a Christmas display with lights and snow flurries, and Santa is there for pictures. Check the farm's event calendar for what is on.

Tips and Tricks

The holiday lights run Friday through Sunday starting in late November, and pictures with Santa begin the day after Thanksgiving. Animal activities and experiences can change from day to day for the animals' safety, so call the farm with questions. Picking up the bunnies is not permitted.

Admission & Guidelines

Admission is charged per person, and babies under 12 months get in free. Animal food, the barrel train, apple cannon shots and gem mining are extra. Check the farm's website for current prices.

Hours / Season of Operation

The farm is open daily through the fall and holiday season and closes for the season at the end of December. Hours are longer on Friday evenings and on weekends once the holiday lights begin. Check the farm's website for current hours before you go.