Name: The Gentle Barn Missouri
Address: 9171 State Rd Y, Dittmer, MO 63023, Dittmer
Telephone: +16362857686

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9171 State Rd Y, Dittmer, MO 63023

gentlebarn.org

(636) 285-7686

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What is the rating of The Gentle Barn Missouri?: The Gentle Barn Missouri is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 104 reviews.
Where is The Gentle Barn Missouri located?: 9171 State Rd Y, Dittmer, MO 63023
How can I contact The Gentle Barn Missouri?: Phone: (636) 285-7686 · Website: gentlebarn.org

Reviews (8)

Lindsay 2023 Nov 13

We had a family tour this weekend and absolutely loved it! The guide was so knowledgeable and I really appreciated how well-cared for the animals are. The barn obviously cares for the animals’ emotional well-being, and teaches you how to interact with the animals in a way that is fun and makes sure they are comfortable as well. This isn’t a traditional petting zoo where kids can yell and pull on the animals, stressing them out, and I really appreciated that! The St. Louis Six were great to see, but all of the animals had their own personalities and were really nice to meet. Will definitely go back!

Robin Coffey 2023 Nov 13

I wish I could rate higher.I so wanted it to be amazing. We had the noon to 2 slot. First of all parking was awful. Not enough parking for tickets sold and there are HUGE ruts etc. The public restroom is portapottys. Upon checking in the closest animals were horses and donkeys, which were all being put in stalls to eat so no interactions with them. Next over was the pigs who just lay there doing nothing. After that goats, a cow laying in a display and turkeys. Further down was cows I think. We didn’t go Dow there bcuz I was so disappointed at that point that I didn’t care. $20 per person is WAY too much for what you get, which is to see horses in stables and sleeping pigs. Yes you can touch the animals. To be 100% honest I much prefer Suson park in south county where they have horses, goats that you can feed and pigs (a playground, fishing etc) and it’s free except for goat food at 25 cents. Or our free zoo where you can get in with the goats in addition to seeing so many more animals. I don’t doubt that gentle barn loves their animals and takes good care of them but it’s just not the cool experience that’s advertised. We left after an hour.

Michaela C. 2023 Nov 07

Very warm and welcoming place. From the time we got there, and even as we were leaving. All of the volunteers were so well educated on the animals, their stories, and also didn’t need to be, but were very personable. Highly recommend to everyone who loves animals

TheACMmom3 2023 Oct 14

We didn't fully know what to expect at The Gentle Barn near St. Louis since their social media is a mix of all three of TGB locations. We were SO IMPRESSED and so so happy we went!

The Gentle Barn was clean and well-maintained and almost every animal had a "handler" who was super friendly, well-informed and chatty. We were three adults who spent 3 leisurely hours there, just enjoying the beautiful grounds and rescued farm animals.

The Gentle Barn is perfect for all ages, but be aware that it may be hard to navigate if you have a physical disability... it IS a farm, not a paved exhibit.

I really liked that the little gift shop had the option to buy a bale of hay for the animals for $20. What an easy and do-able way to help! (If you can leave there and buy 3-4 Starbucks drinks for your family, which we did, you can buy a bale of hay!)

Don't sleep on this place. It is worth the very reasonable entrance fee, and the experience was incredibly special.

Brian Harper 2023 Sep 17

This is a great place to bring your family for a couple of hours on Sunday. They currently have horses, donkeys, cows, goats, pigs and several barnyard birds. They give you the history they know of the animals and how to best approach them and interact with them. Some are treated by chiropractors and acupuncture to relieve pain and stress. The St. Louis Six, the cows that escape the slaughter house are living out their remaining years here. One passed away and has a pond named in their honor. This is something really worth checking out and supporting if you are passionate about animals and their well-being.

Nicolle Allen 2023 Aug 20

Had a great time. We took my elderly mom she had a hard time on the gravel with her walker. Volunteers were super helpful and nice.

Michael Hizer 2023 May 16

An amazing place to see animals whose prior lives were full of trauma, and who now live lives full of love and kindness. You can tell that every volunteer truly cares about these animals! What a powerful experience, I highly recommend that everyone visit the Gentle Barn!

Terri Boles 2023 Feb 12

Such a treat to spend time with the animals and learn about where they came from. The volunteers were so friendly and we could tell that they love all of the animals! Update: I have been a vegetarian since our visit 5 months ago!!