Cow Hugging & Farm Animal Visit in Christiana, TN

Explore The Gentle Barn's main property on a self-guided Sunday visit. The animals follow their own routines, so opportunities to interact depend on their availability.

• Hug cows during your visit
• Give pigs tummy rubs
• Spend time with turkeys
• Hear about the animals, the barn's history, and its mission in a welcome presentation before entry

Important details

• All ages are welcome. Minors require a parent or guardian's waiver approval and health and accident insurance.
• Pets and other outside animals are not allowed on the property. Service dogs are permitted but cannot enter animal enclosures. If you bring a pet, someone must stay with it in your vehicle.
• To interact with horses, avoid contact with other horses or donkeys for 24 hours before your visit. Wear clothing and shoes that have been washed since any contact with those animals. These precautions help prevent equine herpes virus transmission; you cannot interact with the horses if they are not followed.
• Wear closed-toe shoes to enter animal areas. Sandals, flip-flops, and other open-toed shoes are not permitted in those areas.
• Sanitize your hands upon arrival.
• Do not bring dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, or seafood onto the property.
• Arrive promptly at your ticket time. Late arrival may delay your entry.