Many parents and teachers of small children know about Eldridge Farm - for obvious reasons. Kids love to experience the animals! We think a lot of other people might not know about the farm or forget it's there to be enjoyed, so here's a reminder.
The Eldridge Farm used to be known as the Junior Farm. It has been in existence since the late 1960’s when Sonoma Developmental Center staff recognized the potential benefits to residents that animals could provide. Dozens (and dozens) of animals live at the farm including llamas, a variety of goats, pigs, ducks, geese, miniature horses, donkeys, Amazon parrots, cockatiels, chinchillas, chickens, roosters, rabbits, cats, guinea pigs, fish, pet rats and even a turkey - and visitors are welcome to come and see them all.
The Eldridge Farm is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is wheelchair accessible. Entrance to the farm is free, but donations are accepted. There are plenty of picnic tables - bring a picnic and enjoy the day on the beautiful Sonoma Developmental Center campus.
The farm also welcomes volunteers. For information about volunteering at the Eldridge Farm or other volunteer opportunities at Sonoma Developmental Center, please contact the volunteer office at (707) 938-6213.
For directions to SDC, go to this link on the web. Once at the SDC campus, from Arnold Drive in Eldridge, turn east at the flashing light and continue through three stop signs and uphill until you see the duck pond on the right, about a half-mile from the light.
Sonoma Developmental Center
15000 Arnold Drive, Eldridge, CA
707-938-6337
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm daily
Cost: Free
Ask about hayrides, tours and parties by special arrangement. (A campus use permit is required for events.)
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