Service Animal Policies
Service Animal Policy at Topaz Farm
We understand that visiting a working farm with a service animal may present unique challenges, and we're here to help make your visit as smooth as possible.
ADA Compliance
Topaz Farm complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Pets and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not permitted anywhere on the property, including parking areas, and may not be left unattended in parked vehicles.
Check-In & Admission
Please check in with a staff member upon arrival so we can provide a brief orientation, answer any questions, and help you navigate the farm safely with your service animal. Staff may ask the two questions permitted under the ADA:
Is the animal required due to a disability?
What task is it trained to perform?
While on the Farm
Service animals must be leashed, harnessed, or under the handler's control. If a leash or harness interferes with the animal's work or the person's disability prevents its use, the animal must remain under effective voice, signal, or other control.
To protect both our animals and your service animal, please keep service animals at least 50 feet from our livestock. If you need assistance accessing an area while maintaining this separation, please ask a staff member.
In U-pick areas, including edible u-pick pumpkins, service animals must remain on paths and stay between rows.
Service animals should be relieved only in the grassy parking areas whenever possible. Please report any incidents to a staff member.
Handlers are responsible for immediately cleaning up after their service animal and for any damage it causes.
Service animals that are out of control and whose handler does not take effective action to control them, or that are not housebroken, may be required to leave the property, consistent with the ADA. Guests are welcome to remain without the animal if appropriate.
Because farms can expose both animals and people to naturally occurring diseases, we encourage visitors to review the CDC’s information on zoonotic diseases.
If you have questions before your visit or need assistance while you're here, please ask any staff member or email us in advance. We're committed to creating a safe, welcoming experience for everyone, and your feedback helps us continue to improve.