- Belleville, MI
- Animal Entertainment
- $375 and up, depending on how far we have to drive
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“A lot of fun and great with the kids and adults have fun too ”
Pygmy Goat Parties & Petting Zoos
Overview
Howdy! My name is Nicole Zaagman. I am a Life Coach, Photographer and Farm Founder located in Byron Center, Michigan. I started Parkside Farm in 2021 that features my adorable, registered pygmy goat herd. In 2023, I launched the Jump for Joy Program™ with the mission: spreading JOY with pygmy goats™. If you're looking to add some fun, entertainment and JOY to your next event I'd love to bring the goats to your birthday party, community festival, corporate event or special celebration. Mobile visits start at $300 and we are insured for pygmy goat visits throughout Michigan.
Reviews
5 reviews
Hannah H.
May 4, 2026Incredible Company! Kind Owners! Adorable Goats!
We are so thankful for Parkside Farms coming to our Grand Opening! They were extremely professional, easy to work with, kind to all of us and our families, and the goats are ADORABLE!! We will be using them again for our events and highly encourage anyone else to do so as well.
Hired as: Petting Zoo
Pygmy Goat Parties & Petting Zoos
Thank you so much Hannah for your kind words and thoughtful review. We had such a wonderful time at your Grand Opening, it was a delight meeting all of your families. Best wishes and congratulations on your new venture (The Learning Experience - Alpine Township).
Sophia P.
April 1, 2026Excellent expierence with Nicole and the Pygmy Goats!
We had hired Nicole and the Pygmy Goats for a party and had an excellent experience! She was professional and organized from beginning to end, and very easy to work with. The goats were a hit and super friendly; everyone loved them! They were very clean and efficient. I have nothing but nice things to say about this experience. Would strongly recommend booking with them!
Hired as: Animal Entertainment, Petting Zoo
Pygmy Goat Parties & Petting Zoos
Thank you so much Sophia for your incredible review! We had such a wonderful time at your event, visiting with your member families. So appreciate you placing your trust in us and supporting our farm.
Ruth S.
September 4, 2024Wonderful addition to our event!
Five stars
Hired as: Animal Entertainment
Taylor K.
July 15, 2024Fantastic to work with!
I cannot say enough good things about Nicole, her goats, and her business! All around, Nicole was fantastic to work with - she even had custom coloring sheets made to accommodate our event! Her goats are the cutest in the world and the services she provides create a super personal petting zoo experience for any guest! Don't hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed!
Hired as: Animal Entertainment, Petting Zoo
Mitzi B.
March 4, 2024Really easy to work with!
We needed to cancel the actual event due to unforeseen circumstances, but I would highly recommend them due to how easy they are to work with and the services they provide. We will definitely be asking them to come to an event in the future.
Hired as: Petting Zoo
Pygmy Goat Parties & Petting Zoos
Thank you Mitzi for your review and kind words! We look forward to working with you at one of your future events.
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Pygmy Goat Liability Insurance
What to expect
Pygmy Goat Educational Visits for Families
The Jump for Joy Program™, is a unique farm program created by local farm founder and children’s storybook author Nicole Zaagman (aka Cowgirl Cole). Nicole created the program with the mission of spreading JOY with pygmy goats™. During each visit, Nicole shares interesting farm and agricultural facts and information about the adorable pygmy goat breed. Parkside Farm’s registered pygmy goats are incorporated into the program for children and families to have a hands-on educational learning experience. Participants are welcome to pet, take pictures with and engage in a story book reading of Samson the Baby Pygmy Goat. Visits are entertaining and interactive allowing for guest Q & A and include pygmy goat coloring sheets for children to color if desired. A one of a kind and memorable experience for all ages.
About
About Nicole Zaagman (Cowgirl Cole)
Bestselling author, business coach and entrepreneur, Nicole Zaagman grew up showing and breeding pygmy goats in 4-H. A 2009 graduate of Spring Arbor University holding a BA in graphic design, she worked corporately before starting her full-time creative agency in 2014. During that time Nicole opened a photography studio with her mother in Grand Rapids and also became a certified dog therapy handler team with West MI Therapy Dogs. In the years following, Nicole volunteered doing art assisted activities with Artist Creating Together and later spent two years working in equine therapy with Equine Assisted Development. In 2021, Nicole founded Parkside Farm and restarted her pygmy goat herd and witnessed the JOY that the pygmy goats provided local families. In December 2022, Nicole wrote, photo-illustrated and published a children's storybook called, Samson the Baby Pygmy Goat. In early 2023, Nicole created the Jump for JOY Program™ a Michigan farm education program utilizing pygmy goats for senior centers and special events. In late 2023, Nicole started the Farmilies Connect™ initiative to help connect farms and families in Michigan. Nicole is currently a member of the MI Farm Bureau, American Goat Society, National Pygmy Goat Association, Michigan Agritourism Association and International Organization of Professional Life Coaches.
Additional booking notes
Host can provide chairs for guests to sit in and a table for a coloring station if desired.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
June 2026
28
Sunday
Festival
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Muskegon, MI
Past booked events
May 2026
02
Saturday
Grand Opening
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Comstock Park, MI
March 2026
28
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Byron Center, MI
August 2024
25
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Grand Rapids, MI
June 2024
29
Saturday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Gowen, MI
April 2024
16
Tuesday
Campus Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Allendale, MI
February 2024
27
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Lansing, MI
October 2023
07
Saturday
Festival
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Muskegon, MI
Setup requirements
Indoor space with hard surface floor.
Or outdoor space, cement or concrete preferred.
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