Clonfert Farm

Clonfert Farm
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About

A family farm and mini zoo in the Kildare countryside, blending farmyard and exotic animals with three playgrounds, indoor soft play and plenty of picnic space. It is a solid wet-or-dry day out for young children, just minutes from Maynooth.

Things to Do

Meet the animals

The mini zoo mixes farmyard favourites such as guinea pigs, pygmy goats, pigs, ponies and donkeys with exotic residents including meerkats, ring-tailed lemurs, arctic foxes, red-necked wallabies, coatimundis and Goeldi's monkeys. Walkways loop past the enclosures so you can explore at your own pace.

Meet the animals

Adventure golf

A family-friendly mini-golf course with twists and turns for all ages, set among the outdoor play areas along with a fairy trail and BBQ huts.

Adventure golf

Barn Farm Shop

Artisan foods, gifts, homeware and toys, mostly sustainably sourced and plastic-conscious. The shop is open to non-farm visitors too.

Barn Farm Shop

Birthday parties and school tours

Tailored birthday party packages are available, and guided school tours cover pre-school, primary and special-needs groups, rotating through timed activity slots.

Birthday parties and school tours

Outdoor playgrounds and activities

There are three playgrounds, including the Treetop Explorer's area for climbing, swinging and sliding, plus Little Monkeys and Tiny Tots zones for younger children. Add a bouncy castle, zipline, go-kart track, and football and astro pitches.

Indoor soft play

A 600 sq ft indoor soft play area keeps children entertained when it rains, with a ball pool and climbing frames.

Birdhouse Café

Breakfast, lunch and pizza, plus wraps, ciabattas, pastries and chicken goujons, freshly prepared from local produce and served with Irish-roasted coffee. Gluten-free options are available and there is indoor and outdoor seating.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Winter (1 Oct–30 Apr): Fri 10am–4pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm. Spring (1 May–30 Jun): Mon–Fri 1pm–6pm, Sat & Sun 10am–6pm. Summer (1 Jul–30 Sep): daily 10am–6pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.
  • Admission: Single admission €8 online / €9 at the gate; family tickets from €20
  • Food: The Birdhouse Café serves breakfast, lunch and pizza, with wraps, ciabattas, pastries, chicken goujons and chips, plus Irish-roasted coffee and gluten-free options. You are also welcome to bring your own food for the picnic areas.

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