If you are travelling with kids to South Padre Island, this is a kid friendly activity. 

he Petting Barn houses lots of talking parrots, birds, and small animals that are safe to handle or be around. Outside the Petting Barn are the corrals with a host of barnyard animals that love to be hand-fed & entertain children and big people.

Next to the petting Barn is the Pony Ride corral. What a wonderful way to introduce children to horses and get their photo riding a “real” horse.

http://southpadreislandadventures.com/petting-barn/

(956) 761-4677

Pony rides are also available at the petting barn.