McKee Ranch Foundation

FreeAges 1–12Outdooroutdooranimalstoddler friendly

8982 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89139 · Southwest

Open daily, roughly 9am to sundown (some sources list 7am-5pm); weekend family activities typically 11am-4pm. Call ahead to confirm — it's a small volunteer-run nonprofit.

(702) 361-9606

Donation-based — no set entry fee; drop cash in the donation box. Pony rides and some weekend activities may ask a small donation.

Verified Jul 2

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The parent take

A real working rescue ranch where toddlers and grade-schoolers can hand-feed goats, ponies, and pigs for whatever you drop in the donation box. Plan about an hour, bring produce from home (carrots, apples, lettuce), and go early morning in July — it is entirely outdoors with limited shade.

McKee Ranch Foundation is a nonprofit animal rescue and 2.5-acre working farm run by the McKee family since 1997, near Mountains Edge in southwest Las Vegas. Kids can feed and pet rescued goats, horses, ponies, pigs, chickens, bunnies, and turkeys, and pony rides are offered on weekends. There is no ticket booth or gift shop — admission is by donation. The vibe is intentionally low-key and non-commercial, with picnic seating and rustic photo-op props.

Good for

Toddlers and elementary kids who love animals; low-cost outings; birthday photo ops

Know before you go

Bring fresh produce (apples, carrots, celery, lettuce) to feed the animals — no processed food. Cash for the donation box. Dirt lot, closed-toe shoes recommended. The official .org website is currently offline, so check their Facebook page or call (702) 361-9606 before visiting.

Getting there

8982 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89139

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