Planet Peace Farm
Rating
Family of 4
Their Visit page prices things separately: a family farm visit, pony rides per child, horsemanship sessions, birthday parties, animal photo sessions, and group field trips.
Duration
1-2 hours for a scheduled family farm visit, about 90 minutes for a horsemanship session
Best Ages
3-12 years
About
Planet Peace Farm sits on Forestville Road northeast of Raleigh, closer to Knightdale than to downtown, and it is one of those places that rewards parents who read the fine print. It is not a drop-in petting zoo. Appointments are required, and the farm asks you to schedule by texting (919) 995-1743 or reaching out through their Facebook page.
Families who book ahead get something better than a crowded attraction: a small farm mostly to themselves for an hour or two, with people who have time to actually talk to your kids.
The animals are the draw. There are horses and ponies, along with bunnies, a pig, a goat, and therapy dogs that are entirely used to small hands. Pony rides are the part most preschoolers and early elementary kids remember, and they are priced per child on top of the family visit.
For a kid who wants more than a ride, the farm runs horsemanship sessions of about ninety minutes, which get into grooming, leading, and groundwork rather than just sitting in a saddle. There is also a youth internship track open to kids nine and up, which is a real option for the child who has been asking for riding lessons for two years running.
Beyond the animals, the property hosts yoga classes, animal photo sessions, birthday parties for small groups, and field trips for groups of roughly five to twelve. Volunteering is free, though Wednesdays are reserved for students, so ask which days are open to families if you want to come back regularly without paying each time. The farm also sells eggs, honey, and produce, so budget a few minutes at the end for that.
Practically speaking, this is uneven farm ground. A stroller will fight you, and a carrier is the better call with a baby. Closed-toe shoes are non-negotiable around horses.
There is no visitor center, cafe, or gift shop, which means you should bring your own water and snacks and ask about restrooms and changing space when you schedule rather than assuming. Shade is limited in the middle of the day, so a morning slot in July is worth requesting.
The farm reviews extremely well, with a perfect Google rating across dozens of reviews, and the common thread in what parents say is the unhurried, personal feel. That is the trade you are making: you give up spontaneity and pay per activity, and in exchange your kids get one-on-one time with animals instead of a spot in line. Pricing is listed by activity on the farm's own Visit page, so confirm current rates when you text to book.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Limited
Nursing / Changing
Unknown
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Whatever weekday or weekend morning slot they can give you when you text to book. Mornings are easier on the animals and on kids in Raleigh summer heat, and Wednesdays are reserved for student volunteers.
Wait Times
No lines at all, because visits are booked one family at a time and you are usually the only group on the property. The real wait is on the front end, getting a slot on their calendar.
Nearby Food
There is no cafe or concession stand at the farm, so eat before you come or pack something. The Depot On First in Knightdale is the closest sit-down option and is an easy add-on after a morning visit, and the Knightdale and Wake Forest Road corridors a few minutes away have fast-casual restaurants and grocery stores. The farm itself sells farm-fresh eggs, honey, and produce, which is worth a stop but is not lunch.
Why Kids Love It
This is a small working farm where the animals come to your kids instead of standing behind glass. There are horses and ponies to lead and ride, plus bunnies, a pig, a goat, and therapy dogs that are used to being fussed over. Because the farm books one family at a time, nobody is elbowing for a turn, and shy kids who freeze up at a crowded petting zoo tend to warm up here within about ten minutes.
Pro Tips from Parents
- You cannot drive out and wander in. Appointments are required, and the farm asks you to text (919) 995 to 1743 or message them on Facebook to schedule, so plan a few days ahead.
- Tell them your kids' ages when you book. A visit built around a four-year-old and a pony ride looks very different from a horsemanship session for a nine-year-old, and they will steer you to the right option.
- Closed-toe shoes are the rule around horses, no exceptions, and it is worth putting kids in shoes that can get manure on them.
- Ages nine and up can sign on as youth interns, which is a genuinely good option for a horse-obsessed kid who wants more than a fifteen-minute ride.
- Forestville Road sits northeast of Raleigh near Knightdale, roughly 20 to 25 minutes from downtown, so treat this as a planned outing rather than a quick stop.
- There is no visitor center, cafe, or gift shop. Bring what you need, including water, and ask about restroom and changing arrangements when you schedule.
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes for everyone, including parents
- Water bottles and a snack, since nothing is sold on site for eating
- Sunscreen and bug spray, applied before you get out of the car
- A hat for shade, because much of the property is open ground
- Cash or a card for farm eggs, honey, or produce on the way out
- Wipes and a change of clothes for younger kids
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Their Visit page prices things separately: a family farm visit, pony rides per child, horsemanship sessions, birthday parties, animal photo sessions, and group field trips.
What you spend depends on how many add-ons you stack onto the base visit, and a family visit with a pony ride for each kid is the usual combination.
Text (919) 995-1743 for current rates before you book, since a small farm's pricing changes more often than a big attraction's.
Tips to Save
- Volunteering is free and is the cheapest way to get your kids close to the animals, though Wednesdays are set aside for students, so ask which days are open to families.
- Book one family visit rather than separate sessions for each child, since the visit is priced for the group.
- Skip the paid animal photo session and take your own pictures during the visit.
- If you are already driving out, pick up their farm eggs, honey, or produce instead of making a second trip.
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