Spring Bank Holiday Event Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May

Gemma and Barley the Barn Owl

We are having an event down at the farm on Spring Bank Holiday Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May 10am-4pm. On Sunday 26th May there will be a falconry display and on Monday 27th May there will be a sheep shearing demonstration. On both days, there will also be a treasure hunt, bouncy castle, keeper talks, small animal petting area, stalls, arts+crafts and lots more!
Adults £3.00, Children / Concessions £1.50, Children under 3yrs FREE, Season Ticket holders FREE
Family ticket £8.00 [for 2 adults and up to 3 children]

VIP Meerkat and Reptile experiences now available

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We now have an exciting new venture at Wigfield Farm…..[drum roll please]……we are now offering VIP Meerkat or Reptile Experiences at Wigfield Farm! We meet people all the time who want to get that little bit closer to our animals and obviously our reptile room is not usually open to the public. Here are the details:

The meerkat experience is £20 for 2 people or £30 for a maximum of 4 people for approximately 30 minutes, this will involve preparing their food, going in their enclosure and feeding them. They are very inquisitive and cheeky so they will probably try and climb on you and so provide an excellent photo opportunity!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The reptile experience is £30 for 2 people or £40 for a maximum of 4 people and is for approximately 45 minutes. The experience is an opportunity to face your fears, get up close, touch and hold a variety of weird and wonderful animals, including snakes and lizards...this will be an excellent photo opportunity!

These are not just for children....why should they have all the fun!

These experiences would make an ideal gift for someone...maybe an anniversary gift?...nothing says 'I love you' like a Meerkat or reptile encounter!

*All children must be supervised.

**Minimum age is 3 years old.

Experiences must be booked prior to visiting the farm as you will receive exclusive access.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL…ring [01226] 216 474 or email l.robinson@barnsley.ac.uk

Easter Young Keeper Experience

Easter Event 31st March & 1st April 10am-4pm

Childminder Season Ticket

Just to let people know...we now have a childminders Season Ticket available at the farm £20.00 and valid for one year [admits 1 adult and 3 concessions]. Proof is required on application. For more info: ring [01226] 216 474

Calf playtime!

This is cuteness overload!!

This is our 2 week Highland Cow Calf playing a chasing game with another calf...they are so playful!

Calf naming competition! Can you think of a good name?

This is Ruth [our Farm Team Leader] and our beautiful Highland Cow calf who was born last Wednesday morning. We are currently running a calf naming competition on our 'Official Wigfield Farm' Facebook page. If you follow the link below, it will take you to our facebook page where you can suggest a name. The winner will receive a FREE family ticket to the farm....Good Luck! :)

 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Official-Wigfield-Farm/224446247592285?ref=hl

 

 

 

Our famous owls! Kindly donated from Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary

This photo appeared in todays Barnsley Chronicle. It shows Gemma [our Farm Support Worker] and Tony the Tawny Owl. We have had several owls kindly donated by Thurlstone Owl Sanctuary.

 

Here is a few more pics taken of Gemma and Tony the Tawny Owl.