Description
Clonfert Pet Farm stands out as one of the best things to do with kids in Kildare, providing a fantastic day out at a comprehensive pet farm and indoor play centre. Located in the scenic countryside just outside Maynooth, this expansive family attraction perfectly balances outdoor farmyard adventures with excellent indoor play spaces. It is carefully designed to keep children of all ages fully entertained while giving parents a relaxed, stress-free environment to enjoy together.
Admission prices are highly reasonable and offer superb value for a full day of family entertainment. Standard single admission tickets start from approximately £7.50 (€9.00) for adults and children over two when purchased at the gate, with discounts available for online bookings. Infants under two years old can enter the farm entirely free of charge.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this venue delivers a complete experience that satisfies both energetic play and educational discovery. Families can easily spend several hours exploring the walks, meeting rare animals, and tackling multiple play zones. It provides an affordable, memory-making country escape that families return to year after year.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
Core Features
- Interactive Farmyard Encounters: Children enjoy an educational day out as they get up close to a huge variety of farmyard animals and exotic creatures.
- Massive Outdoor Play Areas: The grounds host three distinct outdoor playgrounds packed with swings, slides, and climbing frames.
- All-Weather Indoor Soft Play: A dedicated indoor play zone ensures the fun continues even during rainy days.
- Family Sports & Challenges: The site includes a mini golf course, a zip line, a go-kart track, and full-sized sports pitches.
Detailed Highlights
- The Mini Zoo and Animal Walk: Families can stroll along smooth, accessible walkways to encounter a wonderful mix of traditional farm animals and exotic species. Children will love spotting meerkats, arctic foxes, coati-mundis, and porcupines alongside classic ponies and goats. It provides a fantastic sensory experience as kids hear, see, and learn about wildlife.
- Triple Outdoor Playgrounds: The farm features three separate outdoor adventure parks spread across its vast fields. Each area is tailored to different age groups, featuring safe climbing towers, balance beams, and fast slides. Parents can sit nearby at picnic benches while watching their kids burn off extra energy.
- Indoor Soft Play Centre: The indoor play barn is a lifesaver for unpredictable weather and a great place for children to scramble safely. It features multi-level soft climbing frames, ball pools, and indoor slides designed for younger kids. It offers a warm, safe environment to keep the kids active when it turns cold outside.
- Adventure Mini Golf: The onsite crazy golf course provides a fun, light-hearted challenge for competitive families. The holes are designed to be simple enough for young children to try while remaining fun for parents. It is an excellent secondary activity to break up the day between animal viewings.
- The Fairy Trail and Walkway: A magical woodland walkway guides families through a beautifully themed fairy trail hidden in the trees. Children can look out for tiny, colorful fairy houses tucked away into the tree trunks. It adds a sense of imaginative wonder to a standard nature walk.
Animal Exhibits & Main Attractions
- Meerkat Enclosure
- Arctic Fox Habitat
- Coatimundi Exhibit
- Porcupine Den
- Marmoset Monkey House
- African Spotted Owl Aviary
- Pony and Donkey Paddocks
- Go-Kart Track
- Bouncy Castle Zone
- Zipline Adventure
20.73 miles
