Connors Farms Petting Zoo

Connors Farms Petting Zoo gives you a close look at domestic animals raised in the Virgin Islands, plus a scenic drive up Black Point Hill and views toward Stumpy Bay. The farm visit is guided, hands-on, and designed for families, with feeding and petting from the start of the tour to the finish.

I like the small private-group format, since your group can move at its own pace rather than follow a large crowd. I also like that snacks, bottled water, the guide, and entrance costs are included in the $25 price. The main caution is the meeting point: one family had trouble finding the guide at Fortuna Road and received no prompt response, so confirm the pickup details before setting out.

Key points at a glance

• A scenic approach: The outing begins on Fortuna Road and travels up Black Point Hill before reaching the farm by a driven dirt trail.
• Hands-on animal time: You can feed and pet a range of friendly domestic animals raised in the Virgin Islands.
• Private activity: Only your group takes part, which can work well for families with children or mixed ages.
• About two and a half hours: The length gives you time for the drive, farm visit, animal interaction, and views without taking a full day.
• Good value at $25: Snacks, bottled water, taxes, fees, and a guide are included. Lunch is not.
• Check the meeting details: The stated start point is Fortuna Road in Fortuna, and the tour returns there.

A farm visit with a Stumpy Bay view

The appeal here is simple. You leave the busier parts of St. Thomas behind, travel toward the west end, and reach a working farm where the animals are the main event.

The drive up Black Point Hill adds more than transport. You get a change in setting before the animal portion begins, and the driven dirt trail gives the outing a mild sense of adventure. This is not a polished theme park with staged displays. It is a farm-based visit built around domestic animals and direct contact.

The final setting, with a view of Stumpy Bay, gives the tour a pleasant visual finish. You are not only standing beside pens and feeding animals. You also have an elevated view of the coast, which helps make the trip feel tied to St. Thomas rather than like an indoor petting attraction that could be anywhere.

Connors Farms has operated for more than 15 years and presents educational displays with a large variety of domestic animals. The available details do not name each species, so you should not book expecting a particular animal. The reliable promise is a selection of farm animals, guided instruction, feeding, and petting.

The drive from Fortuna Road to the farm

Your meeting point is on Fortuna Road in Fortuna, St. Thomas. From there, the route heads up Black Point Hill and continues along a driven dirt trail toward the farmland.

That road matters when planning your day. This is not a simple walk from a cruise terminal or a downtown street. You need to reach Fortuna Road at the stated start point, and the tour ends at that same meeting point. If you are relying on a taxi or another driver, allow enough time to find the exact place and keep your phone available.

There is one practical warning worth taking seriously. A family arrived at the listed address, waited at benches, and did not meet anyone. They also had trouble getting a response from the operator. That does not prove every departure has a problem, but it does show why you should confirm the precise meeting instructions before the day of your tour. The supplied information gives Fortuna Road as the start, but no more specific landmark is provided.

Once the guide meets you, the route itself becomes part of the experience. The hill drive and dirt track offer a rural side of St. Thomas that many beach and harbor activities do not show. You should expect a farm access road, not a smooth city transfer.

Feeding and petting the farm animals

At the farm, the guide leads you through interactive animal displays. The central activity is feeding and petting friendly domestic animals, all raised in the Virgin Islands.

This direct contact is the strongest reason to choose Connors Farms. Children can see how animals behave at close range, and adults can enjoy a slower, more personal visit than a quick stop at a standard attraction. The guide also explains the animals and the farm, so the visit is not only about touching and feeding. It has an educational side.

The exact animal list is not provided. That is useful to remember if your child has one favorite species in mind. You might find a broad mix of domestic farm animals, but you should treat the selection as variable rather than guaranteed.

The staff keep the activity moving from the start to the end of the tour. That matters for families, because a short animal encounter can feel disappointing when children have just settled in. Here, the stated duration is about two hours and 30 minutes, leaving room for the drive, orientation, interaction, and time to take in the setting.

You should also consider allergies before booking. The activity specifically advises you to make sure you do not have animal allergies. Since the tour centers on close contact with farm animals, this is not a minor footnote. Families with a known allergy should think carefully before choosing a petting experience.

Why the private format helps families

Connors Farms is a private activity, so only your group participates. That changes the tone of the visit.

You do not need to keep up with a large group or compete for a turn at a feeding station. Parents can focus on their own children, and the guide can explain the animals in a way that fits your group. This setup is especially useful if your party includes several ages, since younger children may want repeated contact while older children may ask more questions.

The activity is described as suitable for families of all ages and sizes, and most people can participate. Service animals are allowed. Those details make the tour fairly broad in appeal, though the animal allergy warning still matters.

A private format can also make the $25 price easier to assess. The cost is per person, not a flat private-vehicle fee, so a large family will pay more in total. In return, you receive a dedicated activity with a guide, supplies for the visit, snacks, water, and the included taxes and fees. For a two-and-a-half-hour outing, that is a reasonable price if your group values hands-on animal contact.

The value is less clear if you want a full farm meal, a long nature walk, or a large number of formal attractions. Lunch is not included, and the main focus is the animals. Think of this as a focused family activity, not a full-day agricultural tour.

A closer look at the two-and-a-half-hour schedule

The tour begins at Fortuna Road, where you meet the guide and start the trip toward the farm. The provided information does not give a minute-by-minute schedule, so the timing of each portion may vary.

The first part is the scenic drive up Black Point Hill. This gives you a look at the west end of the island and sets up the rural feel of the visit. You then travel on the driven dirt trail to the farmland. The road itself may appeal to families who like a small dose of off-road travel, though anyone expecting a standard paved transfer should set expectations differently.

At the farm, the guide introduces the animal displays and explains how the interaction works. Feeding and petting are part of the core activity, not optional extras listed at the side. The guide also shares information about animals inside and outside the farm, according to the available family feedback, giving the visit a wider educational angle.

The final portion brings you back to the Fortuna Road meeting point. Since the same place serves as the start and end, you do not need to arrange a second pickup location. That is convenient, but it also makes the first meeting especially important.

The full duration is approximate. Plan for about two hours and 30 minutes, not a guaranteed exact schedule. If you are fitting this between other St. Thomas plans, leave some breathing room.

What is included for $25

The $25 admission covers:

• A guide
• Snacks
• Bottled water
• All fees and taxes
• The farm visit and animal interaction

That package is straightforward. You do not have to calculate taxes or wonder if water will be available during a warm island outing. Snacks can also help families, especially if children become hungry between meals.

Lunch is not included. Plan to eat before or after the tour, and do not assume the snacks replace a meal. The available information does not specify the snack type, so treat them as a light inclusion rather than a promised lunch.

I see the price as fair for a private, guided activity lasting about 150 minutes. The strongest value comes when you have children or adults who genuinely enjoy animals and want contact rather than a quick photo stop. If your group is indifferent to farm animals, the drive and bay view alone may not justify the cost.

The views and the feel of the west end

The Stumpy Bay view gives Connors Farms a sense of place. You are visiting a farm in the Virgin Islands, not simply entering a generic animal enclosure.

The information does not promise a formal viewpoint stop or a set amount of photo time, so you should not treat the view as a separate sightseeing excursion. Still, the farm’s position near Black Point Hill and the mention of Stumpy Bay make the setting part of the attraction.

I like this combination because it gives the outing two kinds of interest. The animals provide the activity, while the hill road and coastal view provide the surroundings. If a child finishes feeding animals early, the scenery offers another point of attention.

Keep your expectations practical. This is not described as a major island tour with several scenic stops. Most of your time is likely to center on the farm and the animals, with the view adding atmosphere rather than taking over the schedule.

Who will enjoy Connors Farms most

This tour fits families who want a relaxed, hands-on activity away from the main tourist corridors. The private format is a real plus for parents, grandparents, and children sharing one outing.

It also suits visitors who want to learn about domestic animals raised in the Virgin Islands. The guide does more than direct feeding. The experience includes educational displays and information about the animals inside and outside the farm.

You may also like it if your St. Thomas plans already include beaches and water activities. Connors Farms offers a different kind of afternoon, with a rural road, farm setting, and animal care at the center.

I would be more cautious if anyone in your group has animal allergies. I would also think twice if you need a highly precise schedule, a guaranteed species list, or a pickup point with detailed signage. The meeting information deserves confirmation, and the activity details do not identify every animal or provide an exact timetable.

Booking, weather, and the meeting point

Confirmation is received at the time of booking, and the ticket is mobile, so you can keep the admission details on your phone. You should still make sure your phone is charged, since the meeting point issue makes communication important.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather cancels the outing, you are offered another date or a full refund. That policy makes sense for a farm visit involving a dirt trail and outdoor animal areas.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience starts. Cancellations made within 24 hours are not refunded, and changes within that window are not accepted. The cut-off uses local St. Thomas time, so check the timing carefully if you are booking from another time zone.

The operator is Connors Farms Petting Zoo. Since one family had trouble locating the guide, I would contact the operator before departure and confirm Fortuna Road, the exact meeting landmark, and the expected arrival time. That small step can prevent a disappointing start.

Should you book Connors Farms Petting Zoo?

I would book this tour if you want direct animal contact, a private group setting, and a quieter look at St. Thomas beyond beaches and shops. The $25 price is sensible for about two and a half hours when snacks, water, the guide, and fees are included.

I would not book it without checking the meeting details first. The one serious negative is the reported failure to meet the guide at the stated location, so the logistics need extra care. I would also skip it if anyone has animal allergies or if your group expects lunch, a guaranteed animal list, or a large sightseeing program.

For families who enjoy feeding and petting animals, the mix of farm education, a hill drive, and Stumpy Bay views makes this a worthwhile small-group outing. Confirm the meeting point, allow time for the drive, and treat the schedule as approximate. Those precautions let you focus on the part that matters: a friendly farm visit with a real Virgin Islands setting.

FAQ

Where is Connors Farms Petting Zoo located?

The tour starts on Fortuna Road in Fortuna, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $25 per person.

What animals can you see?

You can interact with a large variety of domestic farm animals raised in the Virgin Islands. A specific animal list is not provided.

Can I feed and pet the animals?

Yes. Feeding and interactive petting are core parts of the farm visit.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in this private activity.

Are snacks and water included?

Yes. Snacks and bottled water are included.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included in the tour price.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes. Service animals are allowed.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you can receive a different date or a full refund.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.