Welcome to the Barnyard

Our Barnyard friends would love to meet you!

Our Barnyard Educational Exhibit is a labor of love headed up by the amazing Shelmarie! Along with her team of dedicated volunteers, the Barnyard is home to a majority of rescued farm animals who will live out the rest of their lives here at Tanaka Farms.

Unlike a petting zoo, Shelmarie has designed an educational experience where the kids (and adults!) can visit with the animals in a safe environment.

The Barnyard Educational Exhibit is a project of Helping Farms Feed Families, a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

See below for upcoming events, operating hours, and more!

Upcoming Special Events!

Visit our Barnyard Friends

No reservations are needed to visit the Barnyard Educational Exhibit during operating hours*

Hours of Operation: Every Day from 9AM until 4PM

Admission Price: $6 (Children 2 and under are FREE. Military service members are FREE. CSA Members are FREE with up to 4 guests.)

*Hours and admission prices may vary during holidays and special events like our Pumpkin Patch and Hikari Festival of Lights.

  • Join us at the Barnyard Educational Exhibit for Storytime! Our Barnyard volunteers and staff will be reading farm-themed stories right by all of our Barnyard friends. After storytime, visit with the animals! Storytime lasts about 30 minutes. (Geared towards children 1 - 5 years old.)

    When: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 AM

  • Spend an hour relaxing your mind, body, and spirit! This light-hearted yoga class is designed for all levels and will be led by Sarah Brown and her four-legged baby goat assistants!

    The baby goats are provided and cared for by our Barnyard and volunteers. This class is a fundraiser for our Barnyard Educational Exhibit and 100% of the proceeds go directly to helping care for our animals.

    This class is limited to those participants 9 years and older. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You must bring your own yoga mat that you won't mind getting dirty. It is a farm, after all!

    $40 per person (9 years and older) (+ $3.94 fee)

    Saturday sessions are hosted at our Irvine location

    Sunday sessions are hosted at our Costa Mesa location