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Since opening to the public in 1994 we have developed child-focussed activities and facilities to encourage and build youngsters’ understanding of the natural world around them.
Although not a working farm, we offer children (and their families) a chance to meet animals, find out ‘where eggs come from’, see the differences between donkeys and horses, ducklings and chicks, etc.
The majority of our animals have either been rescued from certain death or donated to us by owners who found themselves in a position where they could no longer provide the best care for their animals. A lucky few have actually been born here on the farm.
As animals age, so their health and welfare costs increase. Unlike a commercial farm we do not put a value on an individual animal and we will search high and low to find the right treatment. As a result, we have a fund of special stories about our animals - including the blind goose; the time the turkey contracted pneumonia; the goat with no teeth left! All our animals are very carefully monitored to ensure that they are enjoying a good quality of life.
Our clean, well-managed paths and public areas provide easy access for all, including wheelchairs, buggies, toddlers and exuberant youngsters. With a range of indoor and outdoor pla
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Every effort is made to make sure that all the information is correct but we strongly recommend that you call Manor Farm Animal Centre and Donkey Sanctuary before you set off on your day out to confirm opening times and admission prices.
Please also note that the position on Google maps for Manor Farm Animal Centre and Donkey Sanctuary is a rough estimate using their postcode in the database and might be slightly out.
It may also be worth clicking the web link for Manor Farm Animal Centre and Donkey Sanctuary to see if there are any special events coming up or currently on.
