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Tekapo Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Come visit our petting Zoo and feed our farm animals. We provide food with every entry for you to hand feed the animals and you can bottle feed our pet lambs and take photos with them!
Highlights
- Meet the cute animals e.g Merino sheeps, KuneKune pigs, alpacas & calf!
- Pet the animals, hug them, get close with them and take photos!
- Bottle feed the merino lambs with milk during the season!
- Hand-feed the animals with nutritious nut feeds!
- Guided tour to learn about the habits of each animal and how to take care of them.
Our family has farmed this land since 1928 and we love sharing our home with visitors from all over the world.
If you're looking for a hands-on animal experience then come and say hello to our farmyard favorites. Pet and feed our Merino Sheep, Kune Kune Pigs, Lambs, Alpacas, Calf and rabbits. Learn their names and personalities and let our friendly staff teach you about the habits of each animal and explain how we care for them.
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo is located on the original grounds of the historic Mt John Homestead and Farm Yard, a 5-10 minute walk from the village center.
The admission price includes animal feed and additional feed can be purchased for $10 per bag. Bottle feeding is done at 9.00am, 2.00pm, & 7.00pm daily. Please let a staff member know if you would like to join in.
To ensure that our petting zoo experience is fun and safe for our guests and animals please read the following:
Active Supervision: Children must be supervised by an adult at all times whilst interacting with our animals.
Don't Run: Please don't run near to, or chase our animals.
No Dogs: Dogs are not allowed in, or near our petting zoo. They are allowed in the car park but MUST be on a lead.
Please Keep Noise Down: Please don't shout at our animals. If noise levels are kept low it ensure a better environment for guests and our furry friends.
No Drones: Drones are banned in Lake Tekapo due to our local airport. They also scare our animals.
Strictly No Smoking Or Vaping: Thank you
No Outside Food: Our animals have set diets, please don't bring your own food for them.
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Authenticated ReviewsAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Myrl Lim from New Zealand wrote on 16 July 2024
Cool Petting Zoo Exprience
Our guide Sharon was friendly and informative. A variety of friendly and cute animals. Feed was provided which was a bonus. A cool petting zoo experience!
joyw6 from China wrote on 09 July 2024
So cute
Animals are so cute. I definitely enjoyed the relaxing experience.
Blair Donaldson from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2024
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Had a good time and he was knowledgeable about the animals , was great value for money and a good experience
Sheryle Rowe from New Zealand wrote on 22 June 2024
Animals at Silver Rivers petting zoo
An opportunity to feed sheep, alpaca and Hector, the very friendly Hereford steer plus the character-filled kuni kuni pigs. Learnt some local farming information from Cody who introduced us to the animals. Worth a visit 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 for friendly Silver Rivers staff. Thank you 🤩 (unfortunately no photos as I was busy enjoying the animals 🙂)
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nikki123 from New Zealand wrote on 30 October 2024
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo
Such a wonderful experience! Suzie was our tour guide. She is so sweet and friendly. It is no doubt that all farm animals have been looked after so well as they showed us the excitement when they saw us. Thank you for spending time with us, Suzie, sheeps, pigs Gin and Tonic, baby calf Islay and Alpacas. We will definitely visit you all again!