Salty Critters ESVA

11/01/2026

The critters had plenty of attention at Cape Charles Baptist Church.com Light Up the Night! 🐐🧡 We loved seeing everyone enjoy the animals. Thanks for having Salty Critters out for the evening!

11/01/2026

DON’T TOSS THOSE PUMPKINS!

Halloween is officially over, and before those pumpkins make their way to the trash… our Salty Critters would LOVE to have them!

We’re collecting uncarved and unpainted pumpkins to use as treats and enrichment for our animals. What may be leftover fall decor to you can make for some VERY happy critters here on the farm!

✅ Uncarved pumpkins
✅ Unpainted pumpkins
❌ No carved pumpkins
❌ No painted or decorated pumpkins

📍DROP OFF:
End of Holland Farm Rd
Right off Sylvan Scene
Machipongo, VA

Instead of throwing them away, give your pumpkins a second purpose! Every pumpkin donated helps us feed, entertain, and spoil our animals a little more.

Even ONE pumpkin makes a difference!

Please SHARE this post with your friends, neighbors, schools, churches, pumpkin patches, and local businesses. Let’s see how many pumpkins the Eastern Shore can collect for the critters this year!

Same pumpkins. Happier critters. A greener tomorrow. 🐾

09/23/2026

Come see Salty Critters ESVA at the 2026 Exmore Fall Festival!

We’re packing up some of your favorite Salty Critters and heading to Main Street in Exmore this Saturday! Come spend part of your day with us, love on the animals, and enjoy everything the Fall Festival has to offer.

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Main Street • Exmore, VA

There will be artists & artisans, live music, food trucks, downtown shopping and, of course, some adorable Salty Critters waiting to see you!

Bring the kids, bring the family, and come say hi! We can’t wait to see everyone in Exmore!

08/21/2026

🐐🐑 SALTY CRITTERS IS HEADING TO MACHIPONGO TOMORROW! 🐷🐰

Come see us at the A. Jones Jr. Enterprises 2nd Annual Back-to-School Drive! Salty Critters ESVA Petting Zoo will be there with some of your favorite furry farm friends ready for plenty of pets, smiles, and snuggles! ❤️

🎒 250 FREE backpacks and school supplies
🐾 Salty Critters Petting Zoo
🎁 Giveaways, refreshments, community resources & more!
📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, August 22
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 8131 Sylvan Scene Drive, Machipongo, VA

Backpacks and supplies are first come, first served, so come early, bring the kids, and enjoy a fun afternoon with the community. We can’t wait to see everyone! 🎉

🚨 SPECIAL FEATURE AT TOMORROW’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE! 🚨

We’re excited to welcome the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office to our 2nd Annual Back-to-School Drive tomorrow! 👮🏾‍♂️👮🏾‍♀️📚

They will be hosting Ident-A-Kid, a FREE child identification program designed to help families keep important identifying information about their children on hand in case of an emergency.

Parents will have the opportunity to learn about and participate in services such as:

🔹 Child fingerprinting
🔹 Photograph/identification information
🔹 Important identifying details for your child
🔹 Safety and child protection information
🔹 Resources to help parents be prepared if their child ever goes missing

This is more than a back-to-school event—it’s about community, family, fun AND safety! ❤️

📚🎒 2nd Annual Back-to-School Drive
📅 TOMORROW — Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 8131 Sylvan Scene Drive, Machipongo, VA

Come out, get your school supplies, enjoy the activities, and take advantage of this FREE safety resource for your children!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚🎒

07/27/2026

What an amazing day! We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the Vaux Hall Farm Foundation for inviting Salty Critters ESVA Farm & Petting Zoo to be part of your Family Fun Day.

We had such a great time meeting so many wonderful families, seeing all the smiling faces, and sharing our furry and feathered friends with everyone. Watching the kids laugh, learn, and make memories with the animals is exactly why we love what we do.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our petting zoo, gave the animals some love, asked questions, and supported our small business. We truly appreciate each and every one of you.

We also enjoyed being alongside so many fantastic local vendors who helped make the event such a success.

We can't wait to see everyone again soon at another event. Thank you again for making us feel so welcome!

07/25/2026

🎉 We're excited to be part of Vaux Hall Farm Family Fun Day! 🐐🐰🐷
If you're looking for something fun to do Saturday, July 25, from 11 AM–3 PM, come out and see us! We'll be bringing some of our favorite friendly farm animals for a hands-on petting zoo experience that's perfect for kids and adults alike.
There will be something for everyone: 🐐 Meet and pet the animals 💦 Water activities 🏰 Inflatables 🎯 Games 🎟️ 50/50 raffle 🍋 Fresh-squeezed lemonade from The Squeeze 🍽️ Delicious food from Eastern Shore Catering
Admission is $10, and kids 12 & under are FREE!
Come say hello, snap some photos with the animals, and enjoy a fun-filled day with the whole family. We can't wait to see all of our farm friends there!
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Vendor Spotlight for Family Fun Day – TOMORROW!

The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow at Vaux Hall Farm Market for a day packed with family fun, delicious food, and local favorites!

Salty Critters Farm & Petting Zoo
Meet and interact with adorable farm animals that kids (and adults!) will love. It's the perfect hands-on experience for animal lovers of all ages!

Eastern Shore Catering Food Truck
Come hungry! They'll be serving up mouthwatering favorites that are sure to satisfy every appetite.

The Squeeze
Cool off with their famous fresh-squeezed lemonade—the perfect refreshing treat for a hot summer day!

Plus, don't forget:
Giant Water Slide (bring your bathing suits!)
Bounce House
Inflatable Basketball
Axe Throwing
Lawn Games
Dunk Tank
50/50 Raffle benefiting the Vaux Hall Foundation
And plenty of family fun all day long!

We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow for an unforgettable day at the farm!

07/16/2026

We had a wonderful time last night at Broadway Baptist Church. Thank you for having us! 🐇🐐🐖🐓

07/13/2026

We are so excited to introduce the newest little fluff ball at Salty Critters ESVA! 🥹 Meet Ringo! With that sweet face and all that fluff, he's already stealing hearts. 😍

07/11/2026

No matter your budget, we have a petting zoo package that's the perfect fit!

Our Snuggle Package features 4 to 5 of our smaller animals, bringing all the cuddles and fun in a compact setup that's perfect for birthdays, photo sessions, and more.

Message us to learn more and find the perfect package for your next event! 🐰🐥🐐

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 What an amazing Fourth of July in Cape Charles! ❤️🤍💙

Planning a birthday party, school event, camp, festival, or community gathering? Let Salty Critters ESVA bring the farm to you!
Message us today to book your next event!