The Ohana Ranch baby goat cuddle is a 1-hour Big Island baby goat petting zoo visit in Mountain View, 25 minutes from Hilo, from $35. It suits families and anyone wanting a low-effort, shaded animal activity. The drawbacks are remote gravel-road access and a small herd that can mean only one kid to hold.
Highlights
About 1 hour (Airbnb lists 1 hour 15 minutes) of supervised cuddling, petting and photos with mama and baby goats in a shaded area.
Host explains how the goats are raised and ties the farm to the Hawaiian value of malama aina; the host says they have raised goats for over 20 years.
Small groups: Airbnb caps the experience at 10 guests; Expedia lists sessions at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the days we checked.
Priced from $35 per guest on Airbnb and $39 per adult including taxes on Expedia, among the cheaper paid activities on the Hilo side.
Rated 5.0 from 27 ratings on Airbnb and 9.4/10 from 3 GetYourGuide reviews shown on Expedia, as of October 2026.
What to Expect
You drive to Ohana Ranch at 17 N Kulani Rd in Mountain View, pass a yellow gate about a mile after turning off Stainback Road, and park in a gravel lot that Expedia says is about a 10-minute drive from the ranch entrance.
You check in with your host, sign a waiver and get a short introduction to how the ranch raises goats and practices sustainable farming.
The host brings you to the mama and baby goats and shows safe handling and feeding; feeding is done under supervision with the host saying what to feed.
You spend most of the hour cuddling, petting and photographing the kids in a shaded area; reviewers on Airbnb also mention a pig and free-roaming chickens on site.
The visit ends with a relaxed question-and-answer session in the shade and final photos before you drive back toward Hilo.
What's Included
Guided, supervised goat interaction and feeding
Farm introduction and photo time
What's Not Included
Drinking water (bring your own)
Transportation to the ranch
What to Bring
Closed-toe shoes that can get muddy
Clothes you do not mind getting dirty
Sun hat, sunscreen and a small water bottle
Camera or phone
Restrictions and Requirements
Airbnb listing requires guests to be 18 or older; Expedia lists the activity as suitable for all ages, so confirm the age rule for the channel you book through
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Participants should be able to stand and kneel briefly
Hand-washing and biosecurity guidance must be followed
Late arrivals must reschedule and pay a fee
Cancellation Policy
On Airbnb, cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund. On Expedia the listing is contradictory: the header says free cancellation while the booking section says non-refundable, so confirm before paying. Checked October 2026 on Airbnb and Expedia.
Ohana Ranch, 17 N Kulani Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771. Look for a yellow gate on Kulani Rd about a mile after turning off Stainback Rd, then follow signs from the gravel parking lot to your guide.
Check-In
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to sign waivers and meet your host; late arrivals must reschedule and pay a fee.
Parking and Getting There
Free gravel parking lot on the ranch; Expedia warns the lot is about a 10-minute drive from the ranch entrance.
Ratings from every source we could find
Other
5.0
27 reviews
GetYourGuide
9.4
3 reviews
Google Maps — Summarized by Our Team
Hands-on farm animal experiences are a reliable family-friendly category, generally praised for being accessible to very young children.
Last checked 2026-09-15
Ratings and review counts are checked periodically and may not reflect same-day changes on each platform.
What the Reviews Say
We read the 6 reviews displayed on the Airbnb Experiences listing (July to October 2026, individual star ratings not shown, listing average 5.0 from 27 ratings) and the rating summary on Expedia. Collected October 2026.
What Reviewers Praise
Hosts are friendly and attentive(4 of 6 reviews we read)
Four of the 6 Airbnb reviews name a specific host (Rachel, Bobby, Bishop) or call the staff friendly, and describe them as guiding the interaction well.
— Airbnb, rating not shown (listing average 5.0), August 2026: the reviewer singled out host Rachel and said the goats were all sweet and calm.
Works well for young children(2 of 6 reviews we read)
Two reviews are from parents who say their small children loved holding the goats; one mentions twins.
— Airbnb, rating not shown (listing average 5.0), July 2026: a parent said watching her twins with the goats was the highlight of the visit.
What Reviewers Complain About
Small number of baby goats(2 of 6 reviews we read · outside operator's control · most recent: October 2026)
The herd is small and depends on the breeding cycle. One October 2026 review counted four adult females, two of them pregnant, and a single 3-month-old kid; a July 2026 reviewer wished there had been a couple more babies.
— Airbnb, rating not shown (listing average 5.0), July 2026: enjoyed the goats and the pig but wanted “a couple more baby goats.”
Conflicting age and refund rules across booking sites(0 of 6 reviews; found in listings · operator issue · most recent: October 2026)
No reviewer complained, but the Airbnb listing says guests must be 18 or older while Expedia says all ages, and Expedia shows both free cancellation and non-refundable on the same page. Ask the ranch directly before booking with children.
About the Operator in General
Ohana Ranch also sells a lei-making class and other ranch experiences through FunEx and Adventure Collective; one listing credits the operator as “Hawaiian Culture Center.”
Our Verdict
Tripreviewall's Take
At $35 to $39 for about an hour, this is a cheap, low-key add-on for families staying on the Hilo side, and all 6 reviews we read were positive. It is not a large animal park: expect a handful of goats, a pig and chickens, and plan on a 30-minute round trip on rural roads. If you want many baby goats to hold at once, the timing depends on the breeding season, and a reviewer in October 2026 found only one kid.
Book This Tour If…
You are staying in Hilo or Volcano and want a 1-hour outdoor activity that does not require hiking
You are traveling with young children who like touching and feeding animals
You can drive yourself on gravel roads and arrive 10 to 15 minutes early
You are fine with a small herd and a casual farm setting rather than a polished attraction
Skip This Tour If…
You have no rental car; there is no pickup and the ranch is about 25 minutes from Hilo
You expect to hold several newborn goats; the number of kids varies by season
You are booking through Airbnb with children under 18, as that listing lists an 18+ rule
You have mobility limits; pastures can be muddy and the lot is a walk from the animals
Tips From Reviewers and Operator Notes
Check the yellow-gate directions on Kulani Rd before you leave Hilo; cell coverage is patchy in Mountain View and Expedia lists a gate code in its listing.
Wear closed-toe shoes you do not mind getting muddy; pastures stay wet after Puna rain.
Compare channels: Airbnb showed $35 per guest and Expedia $39 including taxes in October 2026, with different age and refund rules.
Book a 9:00 AM session if you want cooler temperatures and more active goats; 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM were the slots shown.
Assessed by the Tripreviewall editorial team, last reviewed October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Ohana Ranch baby goat experience?
The Ohana Ranch baby goat cuddle runs about 1 hour on Expedia and 1 hour 15 minutes on Airbnb, including a welcome, supervised cuddling and feeding, and a short question period in the shade. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to sign waivers, as late arrivals must reschedule and pay a fee.
How much does the baby goat petting zoo near Hilo cost?
The baby goat petting zoo at Ohana Ranch was listed from $35 per guest on Airbnb and $39 per adult including taxes and fees on Expedia in October 2026. We could not verify the FareHarbor direct price, so check the live calendar before booking.
Where is Ohana Ranch and how do I get there?
Ohana Ranch is at 17 N Kulani Rd in Mountain View, HI 96771, roughly 25 minutes south of Hilo. Turn off Stainback Road onto Kulani Road, look for a yellow gate about a mile later, and park in the gravel lot. You need your own car; no pickup is offered.
Can children join the Ohana Ranch goat cuddle?
Children are welcome on the Expedia and FareHarbor listings, which describe the activity as suitable for all ages with adult supervision required. The Airbnb listing, however, states guests must be 18 or older, so families should book through a channel that allows kids or confirm with the ranch.
What is the cancellation policy for the baby goat experience?
On Airbnb you receive a full refund if you cancel at least 1 day before the start time. Expedia's listing shows both free cancellation and a non-refundable note, which conflict. Confirm the policy in your confirmation email before relying on a refund.
What should I wear to the goat petting zoo?
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty, because the pastures in Mountain View are often muddy after rain. Bring a sun hat, sunscreen, a small bottle of water and a phone or camera; the operator does not provide water.
Contact
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