Old McDebbie's Farm / Jim's U-Fish — Attraction in Elk Plain

Ah, Old McDebbie's Farm and Jim's U-Fish! A visit to this charming farm is a delightful blend of nostalgia and adventure. Whether you're drawn to the rustic charm of the farm animals or the excitement of fishing at Jim's U-Fish, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Old McDebbie's Farm offers an opportunity to step back in time and experience farm life at its best. The well-maintained barnyard animals are both friendly and engaging. Children love the petting zoo, where they can interact with a variety of creatures, from the softest bunnies to the gentlest goats. Educational tours and hayrides provide insights into sustainable farming practices, making it not only a fun experience but an informative one as well.

Adjacent to the farm, Jim's U-Fish is an angler's paradise. The serene ponds are stocked with fish, and the knowledgeable staff is always on hand to assist both novice and expert fishermen. Whether you're looking to teach your child to fish or hoping to catch dinner, the experience is fun, relaxing, and rewarding.

The farm's market offers an array of fresh, locally grown produce, and don't miss the homemade jams and honey. The picnic area is perfect for a family lunch, where you can savor the farm-fresh flavors.

Old McDebbie's Farm and Jim's U-Fish is more than a destination; it's an experience that brings families together and creates lasting memories. It embodies the essence of rural life while offering modern amenities and activities. A must-visit for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect...

I enjoyed my visit! It is a nicely run farm that is very well organized with the check in process. They take your ID and start a tab so you can get food for the animals and go on pony rides without having to pay first. Instead, you pay at the end of your visit and get your ID back. The cost of admission is $10 for anyone over the age of 2. Food buckets for the animals are $3 each and are prepared with fresh cut sweet potato, apples, bread and kale. They are filled very generously and you can feed any animal on the farm, including the exotic animals. A well cared for Zebra lives on the farm as well as two kangaroos. The kangaroos were very sleepy and relaxed when we saw them. Their enclosures are similar to what you would expect at a zoo in terms of size but they are lacking in atmosphere and variety. The play equipment and toys scattered throughout the farm are a little worn out. It could use a bit of an update overall. We didn’t fish but they do offer fishing poles and a small pond to fish in. We walked by and saw several fish jumping out of the water. A nice nature trail is also on the property and a pirate ship play area, but it was closed due to structural concerns. They did have hand sanitizer and hand washing stations available, as well as a port-a-potty. It was a nice experience overall and easy for little ones to...

My daughter was bit by there Wallaroo and when we brought it up to them the woman running the counter treated us like she thought we were lying and active in disbelief that her animal could do such a thing. I like the place is cute it has its charms. But they need to be much more careful about the animals that they have on display at a place called a petting zoo. Because at a petting zoo we don't expect our children to be bitten. The bite was bad enough for us to take my daughter into the emergency room just to be safe. But the woman running the place did give us a pass for our family to go for free this next coming fall. I understand you can't control an animal fully. But she did slip up and mention that they had an extra fence inside of the fence to stop the Wallaroo from being able to reach people. Well that fence clearly field. But other than that I think we would have enjoyed ourselves more if my daughter wasn't viciously bitten by the Wallaroo. And when I say viciously I mean viciously the thing reached out grab my daughter's little hand pulled it back into the cage with himself and not on her and violently tried to pull her arm she still has a scar on her hand from the butt and that happened in October of 2016 and now it is...