Our Animals
RESERVATIONS CLOSED
This message is written with a heavy heart. Unfortunately, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, along with the amount of non-Fremont county residents we see on a daily basis here at Shepperly Farms, we have decided to close until further notice. The safety of our family and our animals are of the utmost importance to us since the farm is where we all live full-time.We will honor the reservations that have been made through August, but will not be taking any further reservations at this time.
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it out this season. Your love and support are what keep us going. We sincerely apologize to everyone who were not able to visit the farm. We here at Shepperly Farm offer our sincerest gratitude to all of our friends and supporters.
Jimmy Dean Pig
Gentle Giant
Jimmy Dean is the biggest and most gentle pig at Shepperly Farm. He might be a pig, but sometimes he behaves more like a dog! When it's snack time, if you call Jimmy's name, he will come running for snacks no matter where you are! He even knows how to shake- except he does it with his nose. He may be large and in charge, but don't let his size make you nervous. There is no sweeter pig anywhere!
Pictures of Jimmy Dean
Shepperly Farm Fun Facts
A common misconception is that pigs are sweaty, when in fact pigs hardly have any sweat glands! That's why in order to escape the heat, pigs wallow around in the cool mud.
Most pigs are highly sociable animals. In fact, they love to snuggle up close together, especially nose-to-nose.
Pigs have four toes on each foot, but they only use two to walk.
China is home to the most domesticated pigs in the world, with the United States ranking 2nd. But in Denmark, there are twice as many pigs as people!
Not only are pigs very intelligent animals, but they also have a great sense of direction. They have been known to find their way home across great distances.
Shepperly Farm Petting Zoo
Where Fur and Fun Meet
Join us at Shepperly Farm Petting Zoo, where our animals are family. We have over 100 animals who love to be around people. All of our animals love to be pet, scratched and loved on by our visitors to the farm. We hope you come to Shepperly Farm and learn something new and leave with a new found appreciation and respect for animals. But it's not just animals here- we also have concessions, yard games and a party room with vintage, coin-operated arcade games.
So come down to the farm, relax, and have fun with our furry pals!
Shepperly Farm Petting Zoo
Meet Our Furry Friends
We are proud to have over 100 animals at our petting zoo for your family to enjoy. All of our animals are taken care of and loved every day. We have wallabies, chickens, goats, alpacas, rabbits, donkeys, ponies, ducks, pigs and more. During your time here, feel free to pet, scratch and love on all of the animals who call this farm home. Animals can provide great comfort and relaxation, so we hope your soul feels refreshed after visiting Shepperly Farm Petting Zoo in Cañon City, Colorado.
Enjoy meeting all of our furry friends here at Shepperly Farm Petting Zoo!
This place is A-MAZING! I can't say enough good things about the owners and animals at Shepperly Farm. I could have spent all day there.
What an awesome and educational place to take the kids to! The owners were so welcoming and knowledgeable. We got to physically pet or hold all the animals. The animals were all very friendly and some even posed for pictures.
Lots of fun! Family friendly and the sweetest animals ever! Very therapeutic! And the owner is amazing!
Such a fun place to visit! My kids had so much fun and the owners are so nice. This this is a must see while in Cañon City! We will definitely be back! Thank you Shepperly Family!
What a wonderful experience for adults and children! Thank you for sharing your time and farm to teach children the love of animals.
This place is very family friendly. The kids had tons of fun, and the Shepperly family was very knowledgeable about all of their animals. My kids learned a lot while cuddling the cutest and cleanest animals. We will return several times this year. Exactly what Canon needed.