Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? Take them to the Leesburg Animal Park, a family-friendly attraction that people of all ages adore. This 21-acre park operates a bit like an up-close-and-personal zoo, and it is home to a wide variety of farm animals and exotic animals.

Check out the sheep, goats, miniature horses, and pigs in the outdoor petting zoo, and be sure to buy a handful of food pellets to give to your new friends. There are also docile, well-trained ponies that are great for pony rides around the area. Once you’re done visiting with the farm animals, make your way over to see more exotic animals like monkeys, hedgehogs, and even slithering snakes.

Leesburg Animal Park contains a moonbounce, indoor play areas, and miniature ziplines for visitors to enjoy after seeing the animals, and you can bring your own lunch to eat on the many picnic tables nearby.

Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 433-0002
www.leesburganimalpark.com

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Sam Howzit

If you have a family full of animal lovers, Leesburg Animal Park is the perfect spot to spend a day. The local zoo plays host to a wide array of critters, from native barnyard animals to more exotic creatures from across the ocean. Explore all of its 21 acres with your youngsters this weekend to see everything that it has to offer.

Start at the petting zoo, where little ones can get hands-on with donkeys and llamas, bunnies and ducks, cows and goats, lambs and sheep, and even deer. Then check out the exotic animal exhibits, which house everything from African serval cats to zebras to lemurs. Kids can also take a pony or camel ride, and the whole family can enjoy a wagon ride. There's even a three-story play zone inside, as well as private rooms for birthday parties.

Leesburg Animal Park
19270 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 433-0002
www.leesburganimalpark.com
www.yelp.com/biz/leesburg-animal-park-leesburg

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr Dougtone