Cook’s Country Connection


Zoo in Cook, MN

Location

1953 Vermilion Dr Cook, MN 55723

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Best option of all…come visit!!

  • Make your own amazing memories and take your own photos and videos of the shenanigans down on the farm.
  • Kiss a llama.
  • Keep the goat from eating the hydrangea.
  • Tell Lois you googled “Queen of Poo” and saw her picture.
  • Pack a picnic or grab Subway and meet a friend under the lean-to for lunch.
  • Shop in the Farm Store–upcycled items, antiques, art, jewelry and more goodies to remember your visit by

You don’t have to have kids to visit. . Day Pass admission is only $7, and a Season Pass ($30) is a great value. The farm is open to the public four days a week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday in the summer), but can also be rented for field trips, birthday parties, reunions, weddings, proms, etc.

A season pass is also a great way to help support the farm. That $30 can buy a bag of pig chow or llama lunch for this winter. Remember the motto at the Dollar Barn? “We don’t do this to make money; we do this to make friends”? Our new motto is, “We don’t do this to make money; we make money so we can do this.”

Mission Statement

Our mission is to help society reconnect with each other, animals and the land itself.

Birthday Parties

Parties of 25 guests or less are $150.  ($5 per additional guests)

Hours for the exclusive use of the farm are Monday thru Sunday 4pm – 6pm based on availability.   All parties are in 2 hour blocks unless specified. If these hours don’t work, you are always welcome to overlap with our regular public hours.

Birthday Parties will consist of the following:

  • An introduction and review of guest / animal safety and Minnesota Department of Health hygiene guidelines.
  • A farm tour and animal treats.
  • Exclusive access to petting zoo and playground
  • Use of picnic areas
  • Games and craft or project (depending on weather)
  • “Birthday at the farm” t-shirt for birthday child.

You are more than welcome to bring food or have your party catered.

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