Bear Den Zoo& Petting Farm
Waterford, WI
At a glance
- Address
- 831 Big Bend Road [hwy.164], Waterford, WI 53185
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Phone
- (262) 895-6430
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Racine County, WI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.3 mi
- Playground 1.3 mi
- Picnic area 5 mi
- Gas station Mobil 1.3 mi
- 20 places to eat within 5 mi Indian Kitchen & Grill, The Cruise, Crossover Restaurant
Farmers markets nearby
- Mukwonago Farmers' Market Mukwonago · 7.1 mi
- Muskego Green Market Muskego · 8 mi
- Mukwonago Area Farmers' Market Mukwonago · 8.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Godsell Farm 5.4 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 46°F, lows around 28°F, about 2.4 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 5
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 10
- ☀️ Frost-free season156 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rochester Wwtp, WI station (5.9 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Farm country: Racine County
Racine County had 540 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 88 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Bear Den Zoo& Petting Farm
Is Bear Den Zoo& Petting Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (262) 895-6430 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Bear Den Zoo& Petting Farm?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Bear Den Zoo& Petting Farm?
The listing gives the address as 831 Big Bend Road [hwy.164], Waterford, WI 53185. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Bear Den Zoo& Petting Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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