Kastl Family Petting Zoo

09/25/2026

Well, Mother Nature had other plans for the petting zoo yesterday! 🌧️🥴

With the rain pouring down, most of the crew stayed cozy at home, but our bunny and Gus stepped up to represent Kastl Family Petting Zoo at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus Fall Festival! 🐰🐶💚

Sometimes you just have to improvise! We still loved getting to be a small part of such a fun afternoon. Thank you, Emerald, for having us! 🍂

09/21/2026

🍂🐐 Come see us in Columbus! 🐰🦙

Kastl Family Petting Zoo will be hanging out at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus Fall Festival this Thursday from 3–6 PM! 🎃

There’s going to be SO much fun for the whole family, and of course we’ll be bringing some of our furry friends along for all the pets and snuggles! 🤎

Come out, enjoy the fall fun, and stop by to see us! 🍁🐴🐑

09/13/2026

👋🏻💚can’t wait to join in all this fun! Come on out to see us in Columbus!

🍂 FALL FUN IS COMING TO EMERALD! 🍂

Mark your calendars because Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is hosting our Fall Festival, and we’re inviting our residents, families, friends, staff, and the entire community to come celebrate with us! 🎃🧡

📅 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
2855 40th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

We have an afternoon packed with fall fun for all ages!

🎃 Pumpkin coloring
👻 Halloween picture coloring
🥤 Soda Pop Ring Toss
❌⭕ Tic-Tac-Toe
🌽 Co****le & other kids' games
🏆 Prizes
🏰 Bouncy House
🐐 Petting Zoo
💰 Split the Pot
🍎 Caramel Apples
☕ Apple C***r
🧁 AND some seriously delicious sweet treats!

We’re excited to have some amazing local sweet treat vendors joining us, including MexaSweets LLC, Cottontail Sweets, Tosha Ortmeier Sweetheart Treats and more! 🍪🧁🍬

Come grab something sweet, let the kiddos play, visit the animals, try your luck at Split the Pot, and spend the afternoon making some fall memories with our Emerald residents and team. 🧡

This event is open to the community, so EVERYONE is welcome!

🍁 Invite your friends, bring the family, and SHARE this post to help us spread the word!

We can’t wait to see you at Emerald! 🎃🍂

09/10/2026

🐾 This sweet boy is available again! 🐾

Through no fault of his own, this handsome little guy has come back to us and is looking for his perfect forever family. 💙

He is SO smart and has already learned sit and lay down, and he’s doing great with potty training! He’s had lots of love and attention and is such a sweet, clever little guy.

We’d love to find him a wonderful home where he can keep learning, playing, and being spoiled. 🐶💙

Message us if you’re interested or would like more information!

08/18/2026

🐾 BABY PALOOZA IS THIS SATURDAY! 🐾

Come see us at Ellsworth Crossing Farm to Fork Market this Saturday, August 22 from 10:00–12:30 for a morning full of BABIES! 🤎

We’re bringing some of the cutest little members of the Kastl Family Petting Zoo, including 🐶 puppies, 🫏 a baby donkey, 🦙 baby alpaca, 🐷 piglets and more!

Come snuggle, pet, take pictures and get your baby animal fix! 🥹🤎

And yes… some of our adorable puppies will be looking for their new families! 🐶🏡

📍 Ellsworth Crossing
📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 10:00–12:30

Bring the kids and come love on some babies with us! 🐾

08/13/2026

Next weekend they are ready to go!! Who needs one of these sweet faces?!

08/10/2026

The sweetest surprise in the mail! 💌🐐❤️

Thank you, Weston 150, for the kind words and for letting our petting zoo be part of such a special celebration! We loved being there! 🇺🇸🎉

07/28/2026

Come see us Thursday at Ellsworth Crossing Farm to Fork Market!!

Hey y’all! 🐄🐐
Last free pettin’ zoo of the summer is happenin’ this Thursday, July 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ellsworth Crossing! School’s a-comin’ quick, so don’t miss this one!
Bring the young’uns for a fun educational outing, then grab a meal and some good ol’ root b**r floats. While you’re there, stock up on the best Nebraska farm meats, eggs, dairy, and produce around.
Come on down to 26902 West Center Rd — we’ll see ya there!

FREE to ❤️ and SHARE, will you please consider helping get the word out??? Thank you!
Nebraska Veteran Farmer owned 🇺🇸

07/20/2026

Can’t wait for a fun fill day!!

🌾🐾 PETTING ZOO THIS THURSDAY! 🐾🌾
Ellsworth Crossing – Nebraska Veteran Farmer Owned
📅 This Thursday only
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come meet our adorable animals and have a blast!
✨ Pony rides
✨ Highlander calves
✨ Sheep, goats & more!
FREE admission with any meal or purchase!
🍔 Farm-Fresh Meal Special
Farm beef sloppy joes + chips (or another side)
Just $9.99
💧 Water & drinks available
🍦 Fun desserts too – root b**r floats & worm dirt cups!
📍 26902 West Center Rd
Open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Please LIKE & SHARE to spread the word!
💕 Donations welcome – they help the petting zoo farmer keep the animals happy and healthy. Thank you!

07/15/2026

We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces! Stop by, say hi, and make some furry new friends. Be sure to snap some photos and tag Kastl Family Petting Zoo—we’d love to see them!

See you at the fair! 🎠🌽🐑🐐🫏🦙