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Animals in Knockhatch Children's Farm
Do you have fond memories of visiting the farmyard as a child? If you went to school in the UK, there’s a good chance you do. Many of us were at some point taken to see the animals at the farm, it’s a great memory that we’ve cherished for years. That’s why it’s so great to see so many children enjoying the farm animals at Knockhatch Adventure Park. The farmyard is one of those places that we’re introduced to at a young age, so it’s no surprise why kids love it so much. Let’s look at a few more reasons that a visit to the farm animals is great for children.
Learning is the number one priority for children of all ages, and there are a number of ways to teach. One of the most effective ways to learn is through ‘hands on’ activities. Ask any primary school child what their favourite days at school are and you’ll likely get the same answer: school trips. These trips give kids a chance to see things with their own eyes – and farms are a frequent destination. At Knockhatch Adventure Park, kids get the chance to see all sorts of animals – and even pet many of them if they like! Visiting farmyard animals in this way teaches kids all about the life cycle of animals: especially if you visit during the spring.
Another benefit of visiting farm animals is that children get to see animals that they normally may not be able to. If you live in a city, for example, seeing a pig or a goat is something that rarely happens. Giving kids the chance to see these farmyard animals in a safe and happy environment can create memories to be cherished long into their lives. At Knockhatch Adventure Park, you get all the benefits of a farm park, along with plenty of other activities too – from crazy golf to mini-quads. And because of the learning benefits that come from visiting farm animals, children visiting will learn something too! It’s a win-win for kids and adults alike.
Come and visit one of the best places to visit in East Sussex! A great place to come when you are looking for things to do or places to go in the school holidays. You will find many animals in the Knockhatch Children's Farm and around the adventure park, why not come along and see how many you can find! You can purchase animal feed at the entrance gate for 50p and feed our farm animals. (Please remember to wash your hands afterwards). A fantastic fun place for all the family!
Coatimundi
Coatimundi We have Coati Mundi at Knockhatch Adventure Park. No, not the musician but a mammal from the raccoon family! It is often called by the nickname “Brazillian Weasel” Some people say they are like a little dog, some say cat, others say Gremlin! Distribution: The four species ...
Cockatiels
Cockatiels at Knockhatch Children's Farm A small member of the cockatoo family They are natives of Australia where they are found in semi-arid (dry) areas although always near a source of water All pet cockatiels are bred in captivity as Australia does not allow any native wild animal to be export...
Deer
Red Deer at Knockhatch Children's Farm Britain's largest native land mammal. Originally living on the edge of woodland they have adapted to living in open spaces and are farmed for their meat in this country. The male grows a set of antlers every year which he uses to fight off other males and est...
Donkeys
Donkeys at Knockhatch Children's Farm We have two donkeys, we have named them Jack and Jill. Donkeys are related to horses and zebras and they were first domesticated around 4500 years ago and have been working with people ever since Donkeys feet are not designed for walking on lush grass...
Ducks
Ducks at Knockhatch Ducklings at Knockhatch Young ducklings can feed themselves as soon as they reach water they do however need to learn what they can and can not eat. For a few days they stick close to their mother as they depend on her for warmth and security, they can easily get cold. Mum b...
Geese
Geese at Knockhatch Children's Farm These domesticated geese are hybrids, in other words mixed breeds. Most farmyard geese are hybrids. A male goose is called a gander, a female goose is usually referred to as a goose. Baby geese are called goslings and a group of geese is a gaggle. The wor...
Goats
Goats at Knockhatch Children's Farm Our goats are friendly, but please do take care not to put your fingers through the fence as their horns could hurt you. They eat raw food and then regurgitate and chew again, yum! They will eat just about anything, plants and weeds, wood.... but have an ins...
Llama
Llama at Knockhatch Children's Farm Llamas were originally native to South America They have a strong herding instinct and will protect the baby wallabies from the foxes Llamas which are well socialized and trained to halter after weaning are very pleasant and friendly to be around. Llamas w...
Meerkats
MeerkatsSuricata suricatta Distribution: The vast majority of wild meerkats live in the Kalahari Desert; this desert is spread across South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Botswana and Zimbabwe. Habitat: Mainly open arid savannah. Food: A wide diversity of prey i...
Pheasant
Pheasant Reeves Pheasant The Reeve's pheasant originally comes from the mountains of central and east China where it is mainly found in forests of Oak trees but it is also found in scrub land next to farmland where it is unpopular with the farmer due to the fact that it eats his cereals and r...
Pigs
PigsKune Kune Pigs Kune Kune pigs, pronounced Cooney Cooney, are the smallest of the many breeds of pig. They are bred by the Maori people in New Zealand but did not originate there as there were originally no pigs in New Zealand but it is believed they may have started somewhere in the South ...
Pony
Miniature PonyMiniature horses are found in Europe and the Americas and are the size of a very small pony with most retaining horse characteristics and are considered "horses" by their respective registries. They are friendly and interact well with humans which make them ide...
Rabbits
Rabbits at Knockhatch Children's Farm Rabbits are herbivores; this means that they only eat vegetable food. Their food should consist of : a mix of graincarrotsappleslettucehay Their teeth continue to grow throughout their life but are ground down by the food that they eat Most of our rabbits...
Sheep
Sheep at Knockhatch Children's FarmSoay Sheep This breed of sheep came from the Scottish Islands originally where they were often fed on seaweed. They will shed their fleece naturally if left but we sheer them to prevent fly strike. The rams always have two horns but the ewes may have two horn...
Tortoise
Knockhatch TortoisesWe recently acquired Issac, a Horsefield Tortoise. These tortoises are extremely robust and climate hardy. They are known to have a friendly nature and love to dig and climb. They have a roundish shell (carapace) and are different from other tortoises because they have four...
Turkeys
Turkeys at Knockhatch Children's Farm There are two different breeds of turkey in the pens at Knockhatch Children's Farm. The Crollwitxer The Crollwitxer is the black and white stag, which is the male. He is kept for his attractive apperance. This is a small turkey breed which was developed i...
Wallabies
Wallabies at Knockhatch Children's Farm We now have a fantastic Wallaby Walk Through for visitors to Knockhatch. Get up close and feed the wallabies with the farm food which can be purchased from the entrance for 50p. Our wallabies are really friendly and love it when children come in to strok...
Health And Safety
Health and Safety Notice for the Children's Animal Farm After tounching any of the animals or their fences always wash your hands or disinfect them. Animals can carry diseases which could be harmful to you. Please make sure that you wash or disinfect your hands before you eat or put your fingers i...
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