Petting Zoos and Farms in Co. Kildare
4 places
1.Caragh Open Farm
a budget family pet farm open March to September
A family-run pet farm on 5 acres near Naas where kids can get close to nearly 30 animal types, race go-karts, and burn off energy in playgrounds — all at budget-friendly prices.
- Highlights
- Family-run since 2011
- Nearly 30 animal types on 5 acres
- Buckets of animal feed included with admission
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Wheelchair access
2.Clonfert Farm
35 min from Dublin: exotic animals, playgrounds
A family-run pet farm and mini zoo in the Kildare countryside that packs an incredible range of animals, playgrounds, and activities into one great-value day out — just 35 minutes from Dublin.
- Highlights
- Exotic animals alongside farm favourites
- Three age-specific playgrounds
- Indoor soft play for rainy days
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
3.Irish National Stud & Gardens
Over 300 foals born each spring
A unique combination of world-class thoroughbred breeding farm and Europe's finest Japanese Gardens — set on 850 acres in the heart of Ireland's horse country, just 40 minutes from Dublin.
- Highlights
- Europe's finest Japanese Gardens
- Free guided tours of a working thoroughbred stud
- Award-winning Irish Racehorse Experience
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
4.Kildare Farm Foods, Open Farm & Shop
free entry, a farm train ride & wild-west crazy golf
A third-generation family farm where entry is free and the whole family can feed animals, ride a miniature railroad, and play indoor crazy golf — all just five minutes from the M7 near Kildare Town.
- Highlights
- Free entry (pre-booking required)
- Miniature railroad train ride around the farm
- Indoor 18-hole wild-west crazy golf
- Facilities
- Restrooms · Wheelchair access