Where to Cuddle & Play with Goats Near Greenville

Do you love goats and want to see and/or play with them around the Upstate, SC? Lucky for you, if you’re looking for goat farms near Greenville, SC to visit, Kristina is sharing where to play with them. 

This story is a long time coming. We should have written a kidding around with goats in Greenville a long time ago but whatever, today’s the day. There are few things I love more than goats, especially baby goats. Obsessed may be accurate. They are so darn cute and cuddly and playful and they make me ridiculously happy. I hope, that since you’re reading this story, you agree. 

Let’s stop kidding around and get to the list. 

Where to See & Play with Goats in or near the Upstate

Split Creek Farm

Not only will you get to see baby goats and little goats and a whole herd full of amazing goats, but Split Creek Farm is an award-winning goat dairy farm which means they also sell delicious goat cheese and goat fudge. Don’t leave there without getting some. In the spring, they have an event where you can play with baby goats called Spring Means Babies. You are welcome to visit the farm to see the goats all year and self-guided tours are available Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. The farm store is open Monday-Saturday 10 am – 6 pm and is where you can buy goat milk products. There is no admission charge. No pets allowed.

3806 Centerville Road, Anderson
864.287.3921
Split Creek Farm Website

Ballyhoo Petting Zoo

Ballyhoo Petting Zoo Website is the Upstate’s only dedicated petting zoo and they have a lot of animals, including goats! The owners are really kind as well and they often have family-friendly events to enjoy. They are open Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm. Tickets are $10/adults, $9/Seniors & students, $8/kids, free for ages 2 and under. Ballyhoo Petting Zoo also offers memberships starting at $48.

849 Norris Road, Anderson
706.436.7249
Ballyhoo Petting Zoo Website

Carl Sandburg Estate

You can play with the goats at the estate for free and some months during the year, they have events where you can read to the goats, which is adorable. I love this place because if I need a quick goat fix, they are always open and it’s an easy drive up to Flat Rock. In the spring, there are baby goats! Plus at the Carl Sandburg Estate Website, you’ll also find hiking trails to enjoy, a fish pond, and so much more. There is no admission charge to the estate, goat barn, or hiking trails.

81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC
828.693.4178
Carl Sandburg Estate Website

Lucky Acres Farm

Lucky Acres alpaca farm has goats and chickens. Gloria, the owner, makes hats, scarves, mittens, and blankets from the alpacas fleece and gives great tours on the property. When I was there, Gloria had fainting goats, which basically pass out as a defense mechanism. None of us scared them apparently since they remained on all fours. Tours are free but donations are accepted. You will want to call ahead.

1024 Milford Road, Townville, SC
864.287.2339 
Lucky Acres Farm Website

Red Clay Soap

Red Clay Soap in Travelers Rest makes soap from the milk of the goats raised on the farm. They offer field trips, events on the farm, and “goats to go”, which is a party package where the farm brings goats to you. Honestly, I don’t even need a party. I just want them to bring goats to me. 

2310 Tigerville Rd., Travelers Rest
864.834.9317
Red Clay Soap Website

Hidden Pastures Farm

While primarily known as a unicorn farm, Hidden Pastures in Fountain Inn also has baby bunnies, goats, and chicks. They are open Saturday and Sunday only from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is $12/person, under 2 are free. 

245 Little Virginia Road, Fountain Inn, SC
864.477.9284
Hidden Pastures Farm Website

Winchester Creek Farm 

A beautiful drive from Greenville through the mountains to Waynesville in Western, NC, this farm has alpacas and lots of miniature animals like horses, cows, and donkeys – and goats! They let us play with the baby goats when we were there last and it was great. You can feed and interact with some of the animals. Tours are by appointment only and tickets are $15/adults and teens over age 13, $13/ kids 3-12, kids under 3 free. Seniors, Active Duty Military, and Law Enforcement Personnel tickets are $13.

386 Walker Road, Waynesville, NC
828.246.9486
Winchester Creek Farm Website

Antler Hill Village at the Biltmore

This is the furthest, and most expensive, place to see goats on our list. The goats are at the farm at Antler Hill Village, which is included in your admission to the beautiful Biltmore Estate Website. Admission starts around $80. Children are free over the summer with an adult ticket.

One Lodge Street, Asheville, NC
800.411.3812
Antler Hill Village at the Biltmore Website

What are your favorite goat farms near Greenville, SC to visit?

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