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West Lodge Farm Park
Here at West Lodge Farm Park, children of all ages can meet and learn about our range of farm animals, including many rare breeds, handle the fluffy young chicks, rabbits and guinea pigs in Cuddle Corner and laugh at the antics of our pygmy goats on Goat Mountain. You can feed the ducks, groom a pony, watch and get involved in the ever popular...
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Burnums Farmyard Friends
Loads of farm friends and animals to see you can pet them and help to bottle feed. You can also enjoy tractor rides round the farm with a picnic area, Open March till October. During your visit the choice is yours, to maybe bottle-feed the lambs or even handle a baby chick You may decide to take a tractor ride, But Hold on Tight it may...
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Bugtopia
Bugtopia is an Exciting Exploration of the Wonderful World of Wildlife. Bring the whole family to join in the fun with a variety of scheduled activities, including: Face to Face and Hands on Interaction with all our Creatures A friendly and in depth talk with our in house handler, where everyone can learn...
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Catanger Llamas
Established in 1995, Catanger Llamas is in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, often referred to as the county of 'squires and spires' with idyllic villages and beautiful rolling countryside, unspoilt and blissfully quiet. Although you can't actually ride them, these lovely pack animals will willingly carry your rucksack whilst you...
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Rookery Open Farm
An interesting fun-filled and educational time awaits you at Rookery Open Farm. A safe, clean environment, mainly under cover has been created on this commercial sheep and cattle farm for families and schools to enjoy themselves whilst learning about farming methods. Visitors can have close contact with a large variety of animals, in the many...
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Thurleigh Farm Centre - Bedford
Our indoor and outdoor play centre is open and is included in the entry. At weekends and during school holidays we run a schedule of activities which include Quad bikes (for ages 6 and over), Go Carts (ages 10 and over), Pony Rides , Fire Engine Rides and Bungee Trampolines as well as Tractor Rides and Animal Feeding. If these activities are of...
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HULA Animal Rescue
FACTS ABOUT HULA HULA has saved over 31,000 animals since it was founded The average length of stay at HULA is one to three months before being re-homed HULA has a non-destruction policy for every healthy animal All animals are micro-chipped, vaccinated, and wormed...
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Hamerton Zoological Park
There's more than just seeing our collection of animals Play Areas We also have 2 play areas, one for babies and toddlers and the other for older children. Both get a "thumbs up" from all that play. Picnic and Gardens The new covered picnic areas and gardens gives you a great area to relax and enjoy the snacks...
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Thrift Farm - Whaddon
At Thrift Farm there is so much for you to see and do! Spread over a 52 acre working farm our attractions include the Farm Park, Café and Gift Shop. Thrift Farm offers work-based support to clients with learning disabilities and mental health issues, who work across all areas of the farm to build their skills and independence. Our highly...
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Herring's Green Farm - Wilstead
One of the UK's Largest Bird of Prey Centres hosting over 300 birds on display its a great day out for the family. The English School of Falconry and Bird of Prey and Conservation Centre is a family run business with over 50 years experience in Falconry. With our collection of birds growing to almost 300, we decided that it was time to open a...
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Woburn Abbey and Gardens
For an amazing family day out, go on a safari drive adventure in the heart of Bedfordshire! Come to Woburn Safari Park and meet the wildlife roaming in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland. Enjoy a full day of family fun for one low ticket price. Park for free in the leisure area and walk through our animal encounters, where you'll see...
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Rutland Water Butterfly Farm
The Butterfly Farm is now closed to the public. For all school bookings please phone for details. Rutland Water Butterfly Farm: The largest tropical house in the area, 5,000 sq ft of walk through jungle with free flying tropical butterflies and birds. Iguana lizards. Ponds with Koi carp and terrapins. 'Twilight Zone' insect...
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Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
Experience the best of British countryside in a fun-filled family day out. Get hands-on with our rare farm breeds, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in our adventure play areas, whatever the weather. Hogshaw Farm and Wildlife Park is an environmentally friendly rare breeds farm attraction, located in 44...
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Paradise Found Educational Farm Park
Here at Paradise Found Educational Farm Park we pride ourselves on the array of wonderful farm animals we’ve built up since we opened, including several babies born here! We’re sure as you walk around the farm you’ll be surprised and delighted to see some of our well looked after special ‘residents’. We started off...
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Rutland Falconry Centre
Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre The wilderness you won't want to leave The Rutland Falconry and Owl centre is a popular place to be and not just for people. It seems that this little corner of British countryside in the heart of beautiful Rutland, has become a sought after location for all manner of wildlife too. Since Chris Lawton chose the spot...
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RSPB Nature Reserve The Lodge - Sandy
The Lodge nature reserve opened in 1961. The woodland, heath and acid grassland along the Greensand Ridge cover 180 hectares, and are being restored to form the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire. You can explore this attractive nature reserve along 5 miles (8 km) of trails, visit the beautifully managed gardens, the Iron Age banks and...
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Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre - Peterborough
Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying on our attractive campsite there is fun for all the family at Sacrewell Farm. Meet Bonnie at the Shire Horse Centre, jump on the tractor and enjoy a trip around the farm or perhaps go back in time by exploring the working 18th Century Watermill! Whilst Wellington boots are not a must,...
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Gorse Hill City Farm - Leicester
Gorse Hill City Farm (registered charity no.1000575) covers 14 acres on the outskirts of Leicester City Centre. It is open every day of the year and receives over 40 000 visitors a year. The farm is home to a wide variety of animals including rare-breed pigs, cattle, sheep, guinea pigs and rabbits as well as a team of 5 human staff, 4 of...
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Waterfowl Sanctuary and Childrens Farm - Banbury
At the Sanctuary you can enjoy the tranquillity of this part of Oxfordshire surrounded by animals living happily. You may enjoy feeding some of the animals. The Sanctuary has a 'Cuddle Corner' where adults and children (with strict adult supervision) may handle baby rabbits, chicks, ducklings and new born mice and gerbils (when in...
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Tropical Birdland - Desford
A beautiful tropical bird garden, located in the heart of rural Leicestershire. "Tropical Birdland is a unique visitor attraction which is home to over 250 birds with a variety of stunning free-flying parrots from all around the world. We are set in 6.5 acres of English countryside which houses aviaries, woodlands and a restaurant, to name...
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Hoar Park Farm
with a sweet shop and tearoom there is plenty to eat. Shops of all types to entertain your parents and with fishing and long country walks. There is something for everyone! Feed the animals meet them and let them. Opening times: 10-5pm 10-4.30pm Winter Admission Prices: Adults £4 Kids £3 mo Under 2s Free ...
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Raptor Foundation
We are a team providing a rescue service, 24 hour care and rehabilitation facilities for injured raptors. We provide a permanent, caring environment for raptors unable to return to the wild. We are committed to increasing rare species, and sharing knowledge and information on the medical treatment and rehabilitation of raptors. Emergencies are...
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Johnsons Old Hurst - Huntingdon
ON THE FARM Animals you can see on the farm include: Beef Cattle and Breeding Cows - (varying from Highland, Red Herefords, Long Horns to Black Angus) Sheep - (Barbados Blackbelly, Suffolk Crosses) Pigs - (Welsh, Saddleback) ...
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Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary - Markfield
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary was founded in August 1986 by Jean, Derrick & Tereza Redmile at Shaw Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire. In the beginning it was started by the family re-homing a few sick & injured Animals... This soon escalated dramatically into re-homing Horses, Sheep, Goats, Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Ducks, Geese & even...
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Please peruse our list of Northamptonshire children's farms, petting farms and miniature zoos and anything related to animals by county, offering animals for viewing and petting for you, your child, and your family.This could include sheep racing, feeding animals, play grounds, or shows including animals and farms. We provide information on children's farms, petting farms by county, city or by activity. Please use the home page map for county level children's farms, petting farms by browsing. If you cannot find what you like by county level here, please use the home page search box for more detailed searching children's farms, petting farms options. If you think we have missed somewhere you would like to see in this category, or you spot any incorrect information then please let us know by e-mail or by using the contact us form provided.
A Petting Zoo will be a perfect destination in Northamptonshire to take the youngsters. Young boys and girls, and most clearly tots searching for stimulating destinations to go to with a Grandma for example, can typically play with a wide range of local animals. These may possibly include things like lambs, ducks, goats, small camels, hogs, and possibly even miniature donkeys. Food might be picked up for the pets from a food dispenser. Your nearest Children's zoo might even have more amazing animals such as porcupines, exotic animals such as snakes and ant colonies and even colourful birds. Rest assured if you are an Uncle with a niece for example, then you will not likely be disappointedwith what a child's petting farm can provide a person. Some zoos can even offer a mobile service which could be of particular interest to a parent looking to put togetheir a party maybe. So in case you live in the Northamptonshire area and have children, then a petting zoo could easily be the excellent spot for an individual to take the children. Ensure that you look at the web page in advance to find out if the children's zoo have discounts on for a inexpensive time out.
