Pet farms

mysticdew

Advice on pet farms in the Laois area suitable for children from 2 years till 8 years:cool:

Tiger Weenie

mysticdew wrote: »

Advice on pet farms in the Laois area suitable for children from 2 years till 8 years:cool:

new pet farm on the limerick road out of portlaoise on the way to mountrath. never been but supposed to be very good. any one gone yet?

Curvy Vixen

mysticdew wrote: »

Advice on pet farms in the Laois area suitable for children from 2 years till 8 years:cool:

Yep ~ keep their hands out of the animals mouths!!

kikel

mysticdew wrote: »

Advice on pet farms in the Laois area suitable for children from 2 years till 8 years:cool:

You'll find some information about pet farms in this thread.

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055306080

undecided

we were at lullymore in rathagan recently both loved it~ keep asking when we going back! they are 5&7 but there is stuff suitable for all age groups

Danno

I see there is a sign up for one between Abbeyleix and Portlaoise. "Portlaoise Pet Farm" - must be a new one.

Bicky

Hi.
My mother has a playschool in portlaoise and last week she organised a school trip to the new pet farm outside town. I was asked to come along because she needed a certain amount of adults per child. I will admit that i was skeptical before the visit but the place was fantastic.
I really enjoyed it and so did the kids. The place is owned by a young couple and it is obvious to see that it is a real passion for them. I highly recommend it.
It is located near the hollow church in ratheniska. Out of portlaoise towards mountrath a bout three mile and turn to the left.

port

Pet shop at a house in Garryhinch,Portarlington.Near the Golf Links,on the Mountmellick Road.I've heard that familys with young children were very well received and had a great time.

young mum

Portlaoise Pet farm is the most fantastic place for children was there today with my 2 children they didnt want to leave as they enjoyed seeing all the wonderful animals and playing in the playground.The farm is so clean and the animals are well cared for, there is also a coffee shop and indoor play area for smaller kids.I will be a regular visitor this summer as from next week its open tuesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm so I can pack up my picnic and head on over any time. Its out the limerick road from Portlaoise heading to Mountrath you cant miss the signs. Can I say anymore Ive found a little piece of paradise on my door step:):):)

TheRealBoss

young mum wrote: »

Portlaoise Pet farm is the most fantastic place for children was there today with my 2 children they didnt want to leave as they enjoyed seeing all the wonderful animals and playing in the playground.The farm is so clean and the animals are well cared for, there is also a coffee shop and indoor play area for smaller kids.I will be a regular visitor this summer as from next week its open tuesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm so I can pack up my picnic and head on over any time. Its out the limerick road from Portlaoise heading to Mountrath you cant miss the signs. Can I say anymore Ive found a little piece of paradise on my door step:):):)

How much does it cost ?

Bicky

I didnt actually pay but i seem to recall 6 euro per adult. Not sure though.

young mum

It costs 7 euro per person but you can stay as long as you like plus they give a family discount we had 2 adults & 2 children as it was 25euro
seems to be the going rate for pet farms as we have been at a few over the last few years all over the country

young mum

It is 7 euro per person but you can stay all day if you like.They also give family deals we had 2adults & 2 children and it was 25 euro.It seems to be the going rate for Pet Farms as we have been to a few over the last few years all over the country....

LorrieG

My cousin owns the pet farm and i tell yas a lot of hard work went into it and its worth the trip down to see it!

jasmeister

Went here a couple of weeks ago with my 22 month old and my 9 year old neice. All of us were really impressed. What I liked most was that all of the animals seem very well cared for and seem to love people around them. There's also 2 great play areas for kids, one inside and a big sandpit outside with loads of toys. There's a nice coffee shop as well and the sandwiches were only €3. Did not take up the owners offer to pet the snakes tho! Would highly recommend it as a day out.

Adrian11

Portlaoise pet farm is a really great day out for all the family. I see they now have their own website at www.portlaoisepetfarm.ie

javagal

Really sorry to drag up such an old thread but does this still exist

monflat

javagal wrote: »

Really sorry to drag up such an old thread but does this still exist

No i dont think it does

The Princess Bride

Closed down a few years ago.

wearewebo

Hi, I have done some work with a new (under 1 year old) pet and adventure farm in Laois called Lisduff Adventure Farm, we created their website and other marketing material. Search for Lisduff Adventure Farm on the web and they have a Facebook page. The farm is located in Lisduff, Errill, Laois, short distance from the M7 and M8 motorway. Admission is €8 per child with adults free and under-1's free also. Restaurant for meals and coffee there as well. My own kids loved the Santa Train!

monflat

wearewebo wrote: »

Hi, I have done some work with a new (under 1 year old) pet and adventure farm in Laois called Lisduff Adventure Farm, we created their website and other marketing material. Search for Lisduff Adventure Farm on the web and they have a Facebook page. The farm is located in Lisduff, Errill, Laois, short distance from the M7 and M8 motorway. Admission is €8 per child with adults free and under-1's free also. Restaurant for meals and coffee there as well. My own kids loved the Santa Train!

Just an update.
We visited here. The indoor play area was good.
The outdoor car parking area looked fairly rough im afraid. I know it's a 'farm " but first impressions and all that.
The area around the duck pond could do with a clean up.
On the day we were there there were 3 goats 3 pigs 2 sheep and 2 deer.
No donkey or pony that day.

The website is very impressive and it would encourage anyone to visit.
But the restaurant was poor in my opinion.
The staff on the day could not make a coffee and I heard one saying to the other what is a latte?

It took 25 mins from ordering and paying for food for it to arrive and it was poor I'm afraid.

I was disappointed as I like to support local and see them doin well but the it didn't leave me wanting to go running back.

makeandcreate

monflat wrote: »

Just an update.
We visited here. The indoor play area was good.
The outdoor car parking area looked fairly rough im afraid. I know it's a 'farm " but first impressions and all that.
The area around the duck pond could do with a clean up.
On the day we were there there were 3 goats 3 pigs 2 sheep and 2 deer.
No donkey or pony that day.

The website is very impressive and it would encourage anyone to visit.
But the restaurant was poor in my opinion.
The staff on the day could not make a coffee and I heard one saying to the other what is a latte?

It took 25 mins from ordering and paying for food for it to arrive and it was poor I'm afraid.

I was disappointed as I like to support local and see them doin well but the it didn't leave me wanting to go running back.

That's disappointing to hear. I'd seen a few articles focusing on them as a new business and the Laois Partnership investment angle & had hoped it had a USP to blow Lullymore Farm out of the water (nothing against Lullymore - it's a really good kids day out - just thought this one might have been great).

monflat

Yes it was disappointing.
Maybe on a good day in the summer time it would be better there.