The Gentle Zoo
Forney, TX · about 34 mi from DFW
At a glance
- Address
- 600 FM 2932, Forney, TX 75126
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Phone
- (469) 834-2857
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- DFW, about 34 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Kaufman County, TX
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- 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
- Playground 1 mi
- Gas station Shell 0.4 mi
- EV charger 3.5 mi
- 68 places to eat within 5 mi Stiky Ribs BBQ, Sonic, McDonald's
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market Mesquite · 11.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Eden's Garden CSA Farm 10 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 68°F, lows around 45°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 10.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMar 11
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 18
- ☀️ Frost-free season250 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Terrell Muni Ap, TX station (9.5 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: Kaufman County
Kaufman County had 2,478 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 86 sold food straight to the public and 17 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 The Gentle Zoo
Is The Gentle Zoo open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (469) 834-2857 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at The Gentle Zoo?
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 The Gentle Zoo?
The listing gives the address as 600 FM 2932, Forney, TX 75126. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Gentle Zoo?
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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