Carrigbyrne Mini Farm
Carrigbyrne Mini Farm is a great way for kids to interact with animals and enjoy a family day out in Wexford. There is plenty to interest everyone in the family from meeting the animals on the farm to playing the playground or even having a go at riding the tractors. The animals are well used to human contact and so children are free to wander around to feed and touch the animals at their own pace. The adults can take a well earned break in the coffee shop while the kids enjoy their day out.
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Facilities At Carrigbyrne Mini Pet Farm
Carrigbyrne Mini Farm has an impressive variety of animals for you and your family to meet and enjoy. They include Donkeys, Rabbits, Llamas, Chipmunks, Deer Emus, Wallabies, Mara, Pot Belly Pigs, Pheasants, Geese, Parrots, Ducks, Eagle Owls, Sheep, Ponies and more!
Carrigbyrne Mini pet farm also features an indoor and outdoor picnic area for you to enjoy any sort of weather, an indoor and outdoor play area, a football area, sand pit and ride-on toy machinery including tractors. They are clear paths all around the farm and nature trails suitable for all weather conditions.
In the Pet’s Corner the curious young children can hold and pet their favourite furry animals incliding rabbits, gerbils and guinea pigs. There is also a well equipped playground overlooking the open farm auitable for children from age 2 – 12 years old.
You can have a relaxing walk through the Leprechaun Forest where if you look in the right place you might spot one.
At the end of the day you can take a look at the range of souvrnirs and toys in the Carrigbyrne gift shop and have a well earned break in the coffee shop.
The Carrigbyrne Mini Pet Farm is Wheelchair accessible and there is ample parking for cars and buses.
Events On Carrigbyrne Mini Pet Farm
- Easter
The Easter Bunny will be at the farm to start the egg hunt and all the easter fun on the Easter Weekend. All the fun starts early at 11.00 on the day.
- Christmas On The Farm
For December the farm is transformed into a magical Christmas venue. Meet Santa and each child receives a present from the man himself. The farm is open weekdays in December for group outings (10 or more children) and must be pre-booked. The farm opens weekends to the public (Saturday/Sunday)
On arrival, you get your ticket and begin your tour, which starts at the Talking Tree, onto Santa’s Home, onto the elf work shop with real elf’s, then to ms Claus kitchen for a little baking, then through to the Gypsy cart where your guide will make a special concoction with glitter, from there you go to the snow princess and more surprises.
Throughout the guided tour there are some animals to be seen,
Finally before you go to see Santa there’s the snow scene and all our animals to be seen. When you get to see Santa he has a special gift for every child.
- €14 per child
- €5 per adult
- €5 per photo
Carrigbyrne Mini Farm Birthdays Parties
A unique and exciting way to spend your birthday with family and friends is a day out in the Carrigbyrne Mini Farm. You need a minimum of 10 children for a party booking. They allow 1 adult free with every 5 children. Additional adults are charged for at a reduced admissions rate of €5
They will provide you with a
- Guided farm tour of the farm animals and Pet’s Corner.
- Playtime in the outdoor and indoor Playground.
- Seated table space in the Indoor Picnic area for your group.
- Birthday Food.
You provide
- Birthday Cake and candles.
- Party bags or any special treats at your discretion.
Admission Prices For The Farm
- €5.00.
- Children under 18 months go free
Opening Hours For Carrigbyrne Open Pet Farm
- March to September: Monday to Sunday, 11.00 – 17.30
- October to April: Weekends only.
School Tours At Carrigbyrne Mini Farm
Why not have a fun educational outing for your school class, creche or montessori group.
On arrival at the farm the school children are assigned their farm guide and are taken on a guided farm tour for approximately 1 hour. Their guide will also answer any questions they have about the animals on the farm. After their tour they are free to have their picnic or go back around the animals or have some fun time in the outdoor playground. After the tour children can play in the playgrounds and around the farm.
The cost for 10 or more children is €4 per child and one teacher goes freeper 5 children. There is a minimum of 10 children for your school Carrigbyrne Mini Farm booking.
Directions To Carrigbyrne Mini Farm Wexford
If you are travelling from New Ross follow the N25 to Wexford passing on your left hand side Ballinaboola (The Horse and Hound Pub) go straight for 3.8 km, take a left into Carrigbyrne hill picnic area, take immediate right and go 200 meters.
And if you are heading to Carrigbyrne Mini Farm from Wexford take the N25 to New Ross (Cork). passing on your right hand side Cedar Lodge Hotel, go straight for 1 km, take a right into Carrigbyrne hill picnic area, take immediate right and go 200 meters.
