If you are planning a visit to Tenby, or you are looking for a family day out in Wales, then we would highly recommend taking a trip to Folly Farm. This is an especially good place to visit if you have children, and you will get to see both zoo and farm animals, as well as explore the fairground and play areas.
Folly farm is home to hundreds of different animals, and there are also various funfair rides and indoor and outdoor play opportunities. You can easily spend the entire day at Folly Farm, and it will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end.
If all of this sounds good to you, just keep reading to find out more about what you can expect from a visit to Folly Farm. We are going to tell you everything that you need to know, so you can start planning your visit.
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What Time Does Folly Farm Open?
Folly Farm is typically open every day from 10am until 5pm, but there are certain times of the year when they are only open until 4pm. During some parts of the winter, Folly Farm will only open on the weekend, and they will not be open on weekdays. This is why it is important to check the opening times before your visit.
How Much Do Tickets to Folly Farm Cost?
The ticket prices for Folly Farm are as follows:
Adult (16+ years) – £19.95
Child (3-15 years) – £17.95
Toddler (2 years) – £12.95
Senior citizen (60+ years) – £17.95
Disabled adult (16+ years) – £17.95
Disabled child (3-15 years) – £15.95
Disabled toddler (2 years) – £11.95
Disabled senior citizen (60+ years) – £15.95
The ticket prices for Folly Farm are the same all year round, unlike other attractions, and they even stay the same during the school holidays. Children that are under the age of 2 will be allowed to enter Folly Farm for free.
How Long Does it Take to Get Around Folly Farm?
It can take anywhere between a few hours and the entire day to get around Folly Farm, as there is so much to see and do. If you want to make your way around all of the animals, stop for lunch, play in the play areas, and go on some rides in the fairground, then you will easily spend the whole day here.
Can I Take My Dog to Folly Farm?
Unfortunately, you are unable to take your dog with you to Folly Farm for the welfare of the animals there. Only assistance dogs with up-to-date vaccinations will be allowed entry into Folly Farm. If you do need to take your dog with you, you can leave your pet in the kennels while you are out enjoying Folly Farm.
How Many Animals Does Folly Farm Have?
There are more than 100 different types of animals at Folly Farm, but there are around 750 animals here in total.
Zoo
The zoo at Folly Farm will make your day trip that much more special, and you will be able to see animals that you are unlikely to find anywhere else. Some of these animals are in danger of becoming extinct, and they are well looked after in their enclosures that have been designed to provide them with the best possible experience.
The Animals at Folly Farm Zoo
At Folly Farm Zoo, you will be able to see the only giraffes in Wales, and you can look at them at eye level from the giraffe heights walkway. Folly Farm is home to only one of 7 zoos in the entirety of the UK that cares for the critically endangered Eastern black rhino.
You will also be able to see other animals like penguins, lions, zebras, Bactrian camels, bongos, lemurs, meerkats, tapirs, Barbary macaques, squirrels monkeys and more. You will also get the chance to visit the aviaries where lots of different types of birds live. Some of the birds that you can find here are parrots, owls, cranes, herons, and pelicans.
However, there are also more unique and exotic birds that can be found here, like the turaco or the inca tern. You will even be able to spot a bleeding heart dove. You can also get a really close look at snakes and tortoises, crocodiles, sloths, and fruit bats. You will be just inches away from all of these amazing creatures, and you can even feed some of them.
Conservation at the Zoo
Folly Farm is very passionate about preventing any animal from becoming extinct, which is why they take part in various breeding programmes, and they raise money to help protect animals in the wild.
Barn
You can also head on down to the petting farm in the Jolly Barn, where you will be able to see and touch some of Folly Farm’s best-loved animals. The Jolly Barn used to be the farm’s dairy parlour once upon a time, but it is now a family favourite location where you can introduce your children to farm animals for the first time.
The Animals at the Jolly Barn
In the Jolly Barn, you will pretty much be able to find every farm animal that you can think of. Every animal from ferrets and mice to miniature ponies, horses, donkeys, and goats can be found here. You will also be able to see small farm animals like lambs, hens, and chicks.
The Animals at Percy’s Piggery
Just across from the Jolly Barn is Percy’s Piggery, which is home to some larger animals like llamas, alpacas, goats, and sheep. You will be able to learn about how these animals live and about what rare breeds are kept at Folly Farm.
Petting the Animals
There are lots of animals at Folly Farm that you will be able to pet, and there are lots of hand-washing facilities that you can make use of to wash your hands afterwards.
Vintage Fairground
The vintage fairground has more than 17 funfair rides, including dodgems, golden gallopers, the cakewalk and more. You will also be able to enjoy the waltzers, among other classic British fairground rides. The best thing about this area is that it is all under cover, so you can enjoy it whatever the weather.
Folly Farm is trying to keep the tradition of farms and fairs coming together alive. This fairground is a grand collection of historic rides that are ready for you to jump on. While you are riding, you can also listen to the music that has been designed to reflect the old-time fairground feel.
There will also be information that is attached to each ride, telling you the fascinating story behind it. All of these rides have also been restored with beautiful fairground art. Many of the rides that can be found in the vintage fairground will be suited for children of most ages, but there are some ride restrictions on some of the rides. Where possible, visitors with disabilities will be able to enjoy some rides too.
You will need to pay a little bit extra for the rides at Folly Farm, and they are not included in the ticket price that you pay to enter. While it is less than you would expect to pay at a funfair, you will still have to pay for each ride. You can set your own budget and exchange some cash for tokens that you can use to get on the rides.
Each ride will require a certain amount of tokens, and each token costs 50p. So, you can expect to pay much less for these rides than you would at a funfair or other attraction.
Play Areas at Folly Farm
Even during the summer months, you can never really rely on the sun to make an appearance. Folly Farm gives you the perfect choice of indoor and outdoor play areas to keep your family entertained whether it is raining or sunny. These play areas are also all different, so you can choose one of the ones that appeals to you.
Indoor play at Folly Farm
There is a huge indoor play area at Folly Farm that is called the Carousel Woods, and this features an enormous wooden climbing structure, with slides, tubes, climbing nets, and rope walks. If you have younger children with you, you could also visit the smaller indoor soft play sections. There is one designed for babies, and one for toddlers.
For parents, you can sit down and relax with a nice warm drink and a sweet treat in the Carousel Café while your children burn off some steam. There is also free Wi-Fi here that you can use while you wait. There is also some excellent farm-themed play equipment that is undercover at the Jolly Barn.
Outdoor Play at Folly Farm
If the weather is on your side, there are lots of outdoor play parks for you to visit throughout the day. You can choose between the Pirate Adventure and Destruction Playground, and more. You can be sure that your children will tire themselves out by the time you head home.
