Butler's Farm – Petting Zoo Maryland
Germantown, MD · about 22 mi from DC & Baltimore
At a glance
- Address
- 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Phone
- (301) 428-0444
- Website
- butlersorchard.com
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DC & Baltimore, about 22 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 09:00-18:00 from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- Montgomery County, MD open data; USDA Local Food Directories; OpenStreetMap
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Montgomery County, MD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
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 1.4 mi
- Playground 0.5 mi
- Picnic area Blue Sky Park 2.5 mi
- Gas station 7-Eleven 1.6 mi
- EV charger 2.2 mi
- 192 places to eat within 5 mi Subway, Tutti Frutti, Dunkin'
Farmers markets nearby
- Montgomery Village Farmers Market Montgomery Village · 3.5 mi
- Damascus FFA Farmers' Market Damascus · 4.4 mi
- Main Street Farmers Market Gaithersburg · 6.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Citizens of Earth 2.6 mi
- Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm 4.2 mi
- Royal Kings Farm 9.2 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
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 53°F, lows around 36°F, about 3.5 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 14
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season196 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Damascus 3 Ssw, MD station (3.1 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. Look at the farm website: 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: Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 583 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 111 sold food straight to the public and 21 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.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Butler's Farm – Petting Zoo Maryland
Is Butler's Farm – Petting Zoo Maryland open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Butler's Farm – Petting Zoo Maryland?
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 Butler's Farm – Petting Zoo Maryland?
The listing gives the address as 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Butler's Farm – Petting Zoo Maryland?
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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