The farm has been operated by the Seaway Kiwanis Club since 1964 as a community service project.
The site is located within Canatara Park, a 200-acre municipally owned park that is designated as a Great Lakes landmark.
The facility functions as a petting farm, allowing for controlled interactions with various species of barnyard animals.
The farm includes a dedicated educational barn structure that houses the animals during colder weather months.
The Children's Animal Farm is a long-standing educational facility located within Canatara Park in Sarnia, Ontario. Operated by the Seaway Kiwanis Club, the farm provides a rural experience featuring a variety of domestic livestock and poultry. Visitors can observe animals such as donkeys, llamas, cows, pigs, goats, and various species of birds in a barnyard environment. The site is integrated into the larger park grounds, which include access to sandy lakefront beaches and wooded walking trails. It functions as a community-supported initiative focused on animal interaction and agricultural awareness for children and families. The facility maintains a collection of heritage-style farm buildings that house the animal exhibits.
The main barn entrance provides the classic rural backdrop, while the grassy paddocks offer clear views of the animals at eye level.
Bring a stroller or wagon if visiting with young children, as the path from the main parking area to the farm can be long.
Check the official Seaway Kiwanis website before heading out to ensure no temporary closures are in effect for animal health or facility maintenance.
Combine your visit with a trip to the adjacent sandy beach at Canatara Park.
Do not attempt to pet animals that are labeled as restricted or behind barriers; avoid visiting during peak summer afternoons when animals may retreat to shaded, non-visible areas.
The farm typically operates seasonally, closing for the winter months; it may also occasionally close for localized maintenance or veterinary assessments.
Avoid feeding the animals any outside food, as the farm adheres to strict dietary guidelines for the health of the livestock; do not touch or lean on electric fencing.
