ADA Service Animals

Service Animal Policy at Topaz Farm

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here. We know the farm can pose challenges with a service animal, and we’re here to help.

Due to our free-roaming and penned farm animals, service animals are not permitted in certain areas for the safety and wellbeing of all animals. A quick pass-through route is available in this restricted zone (see map below). Service animals are welcome elsewhere on the farm.

If you have questions or need help, ask any staff member or email us in advance. We’re committed to a positive, safe experience for everyone—your feedback helps us improve.

Service Animal Policy  

ADA Compliance

Topaz Farm complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, we reserve the right to deny or remove any service animal that poses a risk to visitors, animals, or crops. Pets and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not allowed anywhere on the property, including the parking lot (except briefly inside parked vehicles).

Definition of Service Animal
A service animal is a dog or miniature horse trained to perform specific tasks directly related to a person’s disability. Emotional support, therapy, or comfort animals do not qualify and will not be admitted.

Check-In & Admission

All guests with service animals must check in with staff on arrival. Staff may ask:

  1. Is the animal required due to a disability?

  2. What task is it trained to perform?

Animals must be leashed, harnessed, or under effective control. Unattended animals in vehicles are not permitted.

While on the Farm

  • Service animals are not allowed in areas with farm animals or crops (see yellow-shaded map areas).

  • They must stay at least 25 feet away from all farm animals, including those that are free-ranging or in pens.

  • They must not contact or startle livestock or damage crops.

  • In U-pick areas, animals must stay between rows.

  • Defecation must occur in grass parking areas only. Any incidents must be reported to staff.

  • Handlers are responsible for any damage or cleanup.

Learn more about health risks at the CDC Zoonotic Diseases page.