Kia Ora Mini Farm

Kia Ora Mini Farm
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About

A family-run open farm where one entry fee unlocks everything — pet animals, ride a real fire engine, operate mini diggers, and race pedal go-karts, all in a relaxed, welcoming setting between Gorey and Courtown.

Things to Do

Meet & Feed the Animals

At the heart of the farm: get hands-on with rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, sheep, cows, pot-bellied pigs, plus more exotic residents like llamas, alpacas, emus, parrots, and Scottish Highland cattle. Staff are on hand for supervised handling and bottle-feeding sessions happen throughout the day.

Meet & Feed the Animals

Ride the Fire Engine

Climb aboard a genuine fire engine, customised with wheelchair access, for a sing-along ride through the farm's newly planted forest. Sirens come on and faces light up — it's consistently rated the top attraction.

Ride the Fire Engine

Go-Karts for All Ages

Pedal go-karts on a gravel track with dedicated family karts so parents can join in too. A rare activity that gets teenagers and adults racing each other.

Go-Karts for All Ages

Operate Real Mini Diggers

Kids (and adults) control real mini diggers in a purpose-built sand pit — scooping, digging, and lifting. Safe, educational, and brilliant for hand-eye coordination.

Operate Real Mini Diggers

Navigate the Maze

A family-designed maze where children won't panic if they get lost — parents can guide from outside. The reward for finding the centre is a fun blue slide.

Navigate the Maze

Milk the Cow

A life-sized milking cow with rubber teats lets children try milking into a real bucket. It's a hands-on lesson in where food comes from — many kids are surprised milk doesn't start at the supermarket.

Crazy Football & More

Beyond the main attractions there's a crazy football pitch, basketball hoop, sandpits, a rough rider track, ride-on tractors and cars, a mini museum, and indoor/outdoor play areas with swings and slides.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: January: CLOSED. February–mid-March: weekends only, 10am–5pm. From 17 March (St Patrick's Day) to end of October: open 7 days a week. April–September: 10am–5:30pm. The coffee shop stays open until 5pm each operating day. Special Christmas experience runs select dates late November–December (separate pricing).
  • Admission: €11 per person (adult or child). Pay once, unlimited access all day.
  • Parking: Free, ample on-site car park included with admission.
  • Food: On-site coffee shop serving home-baked treats and hot drinks. Picnics are warmly encouraged — you can eat your own food even inside the café. Ample outdoor seating for fine days.

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