EST. 20+ YEARS Smithton, PA · Family-Owned

The Hidden Gem of Westmoreland County. 300+ animals. One unforgettable day.

Critter Country Animal Farm is a family-run zoo and tourist attraction tucked away in Smithton, PA. Kangaroos, lemurs, big cats, eagle owls, camels — and 300+ more animals you can actually get close to. Built by hand by Laurie and Rob Salvio over two decades. Bring the kids. Bring the camera.

Plan Your Visit Meet the Animals

Meet the Menagerie

From farm friends to exotic visitors.

Domestic farm animals, big cats, primates, exotic birds — Critter Country is home to 300+ animals from every corner of the planet. Here's just a few of the regulars you'll meet on a visit.

Mountain Lion

Canada Lynx

Eagle Owl

Gibbonsmeet Gypsy!

Black Bear

Baby Llamas

Water Buffalo

Highland Cattle

Eland

...and 290+ more friends waiting at the farm.
Plus kangaroos, camels, lemurs, fallow deer, gibbons, and a whole lot more.

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Saying hi to our newest baby kangaroo 🦘 Come visit soon — we're open!

Live on FB

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Watch & Follow

See the farm in motion.

Critter Country posts daily videos of the animals on Facebook — feedings, births, the goofy stuff that makes the farm worth the drive. Follow along between visits so you don't miss a baby kangaroo or a lemur antic.

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Behind-the-scenes reels of feedings & care
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First looks at every new baby on the farm
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Weather updates & daily open/closed status
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1K+ followers and growing

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Birthday
Parties

at the farm!

Private Bookings · All Ages

Parties & Events

Make it a party at the farm.

Critter Country hosts private parties and events for kids, families, schools, and groups. There's nothing quite like watching a six-year-old's face when they get to feed a kangaroo on their birthday.

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Birthday & Graduation Parties
Private animal interactions, your own party space at the on-site pavilion. An experience the kids will be talking about for weeks.
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Field Trips & Group Visits
Educational tours and hands-on encounters for school groups, scouts, and field trips.
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Family Reunions & Special Events
The pavilion has ample table space — bring your own food and decorations, we handle the animals and the memories.

Call to Plan an Event

Meet the Owners

Built by hand. Run by family.

Critter Country Animal Farm has stood as a Smithton institution for over twenty years. What started as a humble farm became, slowly, the menagerie it is today — built by hand by Laurie and Rob Salvio, who've dedicated their lives to the safety, health, and happiness of every animal on the property.

Today the farm is home to over 300 animals — domestic farm animals to exotic big cats — and Laurie and Rob still run the place themselves. Every animal has a story. Every visit has one too.

"If you're looking for an adventure that leaves you with a lifetime of memories — make the trip to Critter Country."

The whole place runs on the belief that getting close to animals — actually close, hand-feeding-them close — is the kind of experience kids and adults remember forever. That's the whole reason the farm exists.

— Laurie & Rob Salvio

Owners · Caretakers · Smithton Locals

20+

YEARS

Laurie
& Rob

The Salvio family

Smithton, PA · Family-Owned · Hands-On

From Real Visitors

What Critter Country families say.

Pulled from real reviews on our Facebook page — these are the people who keep coming back.

★★★★★

"Our family loves this place. The staff are amazing — so nice. We plan on coming here all the time. The animals are always happy to see us — they come running, even tho deep down it's probably for the food, we still love it 😊"

Amanda Benson

Verified · August 2025

★★★★★

"Absolutely LOVE this place, highly recommend, friendly staff and super sweet animals. Can't wait to go back again."

John Tiernan

Verified · June 2025

★★★★★

"My absolute favorite place! The owners and animals are amazing, and they are all well cared for! Highly recommend."

Haley Persichetti

Verified · April 2025

★★★★★

"If you like animals this is a great place to go! Nice people, great place! 😊💜"

Denise Beluscsk

Verified · April 2025

Plan a Visit

Come on out to Smithton.

Open seasonally — call ahead or check Facebook for daily open/closed status. Weather can keep us closed, so it's worth a quick check before driving out.