Animal Quackers
Animal Quackers
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- FabiaMiahRossendale, United Kingdom31 contributionsGreat day at Animal Quackers, we went with friends, and 4 children age between 6-14. They all loved it. Good value at £25 for a family ticket, this included a bird show, meet the animals, piglets, snakes, a bengal cat, and lizard. We were invited to hold the animals. We fed baby goats and cuddled the rabbits, mice and guinea pigs. The children enjoyed the slide, play park and barn with hay bales and a small slide. Food was yummy and well priced, I had a fab veggie chilli. We spent 4 hours at the farm, could have stayed longer too. All in all a great day out. Will be back soon. Thank you Farmer Terry and gang. xVisited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 4, 2024
- Weloveholidays19906 contributionsFantastic day out! We visited as a family with our 3 year old and all had a great time. Lots of animals to see and the staff are great, interacting with the children and making sure everyone gets a chance to see the animals up close and have photos. The shows were really good too! Definitely value for money!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 31, 2024
- Glynis5560 contributionsDo not let the area around the car park put you off as this is a fantastic place. We had 2 grandkids with us, 6 and nearly 2. They enjoyed it so much. Farmer Terry is a character and a half, marvelous with both kids and animals. We sttarted with the dinosaur show, then moved on to the farm yard. There are loads of buildings off with so many different animals. My partner's most precious experience was hand feeding the meercats sat on his lap. There was a birds of prey display and a large number of outside fields. 2 sheep dogs wanted a ball thrown for them. Reptiles were brought round for handling. The boys loved the corn snake and dragon. Did I mention the inflatable slide? Over 4 hours of incredible fun with little piglets and tortoise roaming freely.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 25, 2024
- sparkyalvin6 contributionsWhat an amazing day out . I’ve tried numerous farms this was by far the best . At first I thought it looked small and didn’t expect to last an hour ,but honestly we only left after 3 hours because my little boy was in pain with a broken elbow . Terry I believe he was called is a born entertainer and genuinely made sure all the children have the best time Nothing was too much trouble for him and he really empathised with children who find it a little more difficult with extra needs . The children loved feeding the meerkats ,seeing the reptiles etc and I could just take Stuart the sheep home he’s so cute . .Those animals are so lucky they have the best life Can’t wait to go back not a single negative thing to say !!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 1, 2024
- Maisie D1 contributionThis was absolutely amazing! We’ve been so many times and recommended to so many of our friends! My daughter loved the pony experience and the meerkat experience! The animals look so well cared for and the little piglets & chickens roam free around the farm sometimes! All the animals have such a lovely little temperament. The shire horse is absolutely beautiful and the farmer told us so much about it! I didn’t get to watch the shows as I knew my daughter wouldn’t sit still but they looked (and sounded) amazing!! Definitely one of my favourite farms ever! Very reasonable priced considering how brilliant it is!Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 27, 2024
- Voyage6255391 contributionTook my six year old grandson to Animal Quackers to see Santa today. An amazing experience and great value for money. A warm welcome, story time with a brilliant grinch, Santa's helpful elves, Santa himself, choice of toys or chocolates for a present, snow globe to bounce in, movie room and then once the Santa experience had ended, a lovely walk around all the animals on view and some that we could feed as well. Definitely going back there next year, best Santa experience we've been to. Well done to Terry and his family who offer all this on his farm.Visited December 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 20, 2024
- AggieRamsbottom, United Kingdom86 contributionsTook the grandchildren today . We came last year and they pleaded to go back again .so off we went . They had a great time petting and feeding all the animals . Farmer Terry and all the staff are lovely . You can tell all the animals are well cared for . The clever raven was a particular favourite. 5 stars all round.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 5, 2024
- SharneL6 contributionsToday was our first time to visit and this place is so cute! All the little pigs were free to roam as they please which we loved. My 3 year old absolutely loved his day out here. We watched the bird show which was lovely for the kids. We then went onto do the pony grooming experience, my 3 year old loved this, he got a little certificate and rosette (this little experience was extra but worth it to add on) all the animals were friendly and you can tell they have a lot of human contact. They also had a little Dino show where you can get a family photo with the dinosaur, again my boy loved this. They offer food, drinks, cakes, ice-cream - honestly you can’t go wrong with this little petting farm. The staff were all helpful and chatty. We would 100% recommend and will definitely return!!Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 21, 2024
- xamber2xBacup, United Kingdom2 contributionsTook my grandchildren here today for a visit and what a fantastic place it is . It’s a family run business and farmer Terry and farmer Ginnie were amazing. You can clearly seen that all the animals are loved and well looked after . It a great little petting farm and so hands on . All the staff are very helpful and friendly. Will be returning for many more visits . Highly recommend a visit . Well done everyone 5* from us lotVisited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 31, 2024
- judith e1 contributionGreat day out with our daughter and 5 year old granddaughter. Excellent value for money . Farmer Terry makes the whole experience and the enthusiasm of all the staff . You can tell the animals are loved and well cared for. Can’t fault anything about it .Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 31, 2024
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Sheila N
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This place has to be seen to be believed. And not in a good way. Although the staff (all very young) were lovely, and the petting of rabbits and chicks, etc was nice, the place itself is an absolute dump. Dirty, untidy, cramped, with very dubious animal welfare. And zero health and safety evident.
The 'highlight' was a very quick large bird (can't remember which one - only one) demonstration where the poor thing was made to perform stupid stunts like putting rubbish in a bin. Swiftly followed by a quick goat race and giving of some milk to said goats. All narrated by a bloke who I swear could have been Dave Spikey on an off day.
How they get away with charging £6:50 for this is mystifying. As are all the good reviews. Some people must be very easily pleased.
The 'highlight' was a very quick large bird (can't remember which one - only one) demonstration where the poor thing was made to perform stupid stunts like putting rubbish in a bin. Swiftly followed by a quick goat race and giving of some milk to said goats. All narrated by a bloke who I swear could have been Dave Spikey on an off day.
How they get away with charging £6:50 for this is mystifying. As are all the good reviews. Some people must be very easily pleased.
Written March 30, 2024
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Tilly F
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Aug 2023 • Family
Fantastic day out at a really reasonable price! We are so glad we came across animal quackers on Facebook, our two ten years olds loved our trip last week and our 9 month old was mesmerised by the animals too! The farm is a wacky and wonderful experience, made even better by farmer Terry who entertains and teaches the kids with his talks and shows. Lots to do included in the entry price or you can pay a small fee to do extra activities such as feeding the meerkats which our boys did and loved. It’s so nice to find an affordable day out for once. Thanks Farmer Terry and gang, we’ll be back!
Written August 8, 2023
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Lorraine C
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Mar 2023 • Friends
Yet another amazing trip to animal quackers. What a fantastic place to visit and have fun , and a real asset to our local area. We spent most of the day there, doing all the experiences, meerkat, Eagle and owl , which we would highly recommend and for which they charge very little. Farmer Terry as always was very entertaining and funny and the staff are truly amazing, attentive and friendly. Try the food they have on offer, it's fresh, delicious and not at all expensive. We don't have any children with us when we go , so adults, families, children, get down there and support this wonderful local place to visit. You will have a fantastic day out. Thank you animal quackers, keep the great work up.
Written April 4, 2023
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Liz H
Clitheroe, UK101 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Fabulous little place. Looking for somewhere to take my granddaughter for the part of the day. Very reasonable entrance fee compared to the other local competitors, animals roaming around which makes the experience even nicer not just for my 4 year old who loved it but us as well. We paid extra for the meerkat feeding & pony grooming experience where my granddaughter thought that was really good & it was. There were feeding times for the Pygmy goats & also the wild savanna cats. The owner was very welcoming along with his staff who clearly loved their job. You have the chance to also hold the rabbits, Guinea pigs, mice & rats too. All the animals are looked after very well & to have a little piglet or baby chicks following you around whilst you walked was great fun. They have a little cafe selling paninis, burgers, chips, & ice cream which again is very reasonable. If your looking for a good day out then this is the place to visit & nice that it was so busy so they can continue their excellent work.
Written July 1, 2023
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ARI
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Aug 2023 • Family
Wow, what an amazing place. Took my four grandchildren aged 4, 7, 9 & 13. Based on similar farm petting experiences expected to spend an hour or two but ended up there for nearly 5 hours, the kids didn’t want to leave. Lots of animals to see, hold & feed. Loved the free range pigs who followed you round the farm. Highlight of the day had to be the Meerkat Experience, highly recommend this. Had lunch in the little cafe, great choice at reasonable prices. Farmer Terry and the team really enhanced the day, hands on and genuinely interested in making it a great for the kids & adults alike. We would definitely go here again!
Written August 7, 2023
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Guide29322759856
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Aug 2023 • Family
Visited here with a friend and our one year olds and we all had a truly wonderful day. There was so much to do so many experiences and lots to see. Feeding the goats was everyone's favourite and the birds of prey show was really enjoyable. We took a picnic but then went to the cafe for ice cream and cake which was amazing!! Brilliant day we traveled for an hour to get here and would go back tomorrow!
Written August 17, 2023
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Vicki
Rochdale, UK18 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I came today with my friend and 3 children, I loved how the children could cuddle the rabbits and gerbils they all appeared friendly! I can see how other reviews have said about the small enclosures I would say this is only an issue for the pony and lama, farmer Terry reassured me that they go into the field, I would suggest that If you have concerns go and speak to him directly rather than come on here and trying to drag a business? I didn't see the dogs to comment. I think for £6 per person what do people expect? Complaining over the farm not being in excellent condition, if that was the case the farm wouldn't be letting people in for £6! All of the animals were loving when stroked especially the lama and pony, I will come again I think once more money is invested into the farm things will improve these things take time. Our children had the best day, thank you
Written August 10, 2022
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beckym1988
Halifax, UK173 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
What a little gem of a place ! Came on a whim and glad we did , the kids loved it lots to see and the best part interact with . Lots of chickens and goats roaming around amongst us, goats to walk on leads , rabbits and guinea pigs to hold , pigs cows donkey llamas ect to stroke and feed . Great birds of prey show and for £5 you can handle a hawk/eagle , or £5 for one child with a free adult to go in the meerkat enclosure and hand feed when while they run up your legs , will never forget that little experience ! Shout out to farmer terry he is brilliant ! Nice little cafe and play barn too.
Written July 31, 2022
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Darcey
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Jun 2021 • Family
Please please avoid this farm, it’s all about money and not about animal welfare. This is not a way to teach children how animals should be ‘looked after’.
I visited Animal Quackers with my family yesterday and I can’t stop thinking about this farm for the wrong reasons. There’s easily about 20 goats in a pen and it just isn’t big enough. I will say though the goats seem happy enough just being fed so that’s not what upset me! There’s 2 little spaniel puppies in a pen, with virtually no toys and dirty water. Next door to them there’s 2 adult sheepdogs? I don’t understand why dogs are on a farm, enclosed? The younger brown dog was constantly pacing back and forwards, looking at everyone passing waiting to get out and it was so distressing. There was a raccoon (raccoons are nocturnal) and the guy who was showing us around went inside his pen and woke him up to show how hilarious it was when he growled. A HIGHLAND cow and another cow in a pen that they wouldn’t have even been able to turn around in. The highland cow was all matted and covered in poo.
So many of the animals are cowering away in dark corners of their enclosures. The mess around the farm in general was appalling and I left the farm feeling really really sad and upset that these animals are just being exploited for entertainment.
I visited Animal Quackers with my family yesterday and I can’t stop thinking about this farm for the wrong reasons. There’s easily about 20 goats in a pen and it just isn’t big enough. I will say though the goats seem happy enough just being fed so that’s not what upset me! There’s 2 little spaniel puppies in a pen, with virtually no toys and dirty water. Next door to them there’s 2 adult sheepdogs? I don’t understand why dogs are on a farm, enclosed? The younger brown dog was constantly pacing back and forwards, looking at everyone passing waiting to get out and it was so distressing. There was a raccoon (raccoons are nocturnal) and the guy who was showing us around went inside his pen and woke him up to show how hilarious it was when he growled. A HIGHLAND cow and another cow in a pen that they wouldn’t have even been able to turn around in. The highland cow was all matted and covered in poo.
So many of the animals are cowering away in dark corners of their enclosures. The mess around the farm in general was appalling and I left the farm feeling really really sad and upset that these animals are just being exploited for entertainment.
Written June 20, 2021
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Hi thank you for your review but I'd like too clarify some things on here regarding your visit.
As for the goats the enclosure is more then enough for 10 goats not 20.
The springer pups are not in a small pen and do have toys and lots of interaction fed and watered too a high standard.
The Border collies are working dogs which you find alot on farms they for one don't pace up and down. They are out 24/7 when we are not open which is just weekends but on weekends they come out for at least 5 hours a day morning and evening. For insurance reasons we aren't allowed dogs running around children jumping up etc all over children which I am sure you can appreciate having children yourself!
The raccoon is very friendly and growls all the time but never causes harm he in fact isn't nocturnal as he goes out on walks on his harness on an everyday basis. He's not a wild raccoon and has routine.
The Highland your referring too isn't matted and full of poo and the stable is big enough for them too turn around do back flips or whatever you'd like them too do really! I do think you need too visit the farms that are working then that would give you a real shock and eye opener into how they work!
I can assure you that no animal is in the corner scared or shivering all animals are well cared for have regular vet check welfare visits etc last visit was 1 week ago with no concerns at all.
Alot of reviews get put on here as people think we don't know who they are most of them don't even own an animal and certainly don't have degrees in animal care behaviour or husbandry.
At the end of the day it's a petting farm we don't kill & eat animals our animals are kept as pets. Children come too learn about them & interact up close. Maybe you should visit a proper working farm and then have an opinion against us.
If you've anymore concerns I am happy too answer any questions.
Written June 24, 2021
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LS90s
8 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Really sad to see the way the animals are living at the hands of the owners. It is incredibly badly run, not covid safe (ques are silly big, all penned in to one large area). The person who I assume runs the farm running around shouting to staff and customers, which was really off putting. I hate giving a bad review to a small business but this was exploiting and mistreating the poor animals. The reindeer, dogs and raccoons were going berserk in their small pens. The goats were in a pen far too small for the amount in there, the hawk had left large bones with blood and guts on them (upsetting for small children). You can’t pet any animals unless you pay £5 extra to pet meerkats who were huddled into a corner under one small lamp. Saw many parents struggling massively with prams/buggies which is not mentioned on the site that it might be hard if you choose to bring one. Gutted I gave my money to this business but I just didn’t expect what we saw.
Written October 30, 2020
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I believe that they are closed but will re-open on Halloween.
Written September 12, 2019
Hi I have noticed a wowcher deal for this farm. I was wondering if it includes bank holidays please? Thank you
Written May 6, 2018
I'm not sure - there are 2 benches outside the cafe area though.
Written August 25, 2018
Are picnics allowed? Thanks
Written April 13, 2018
Yes, there are picnic benches outside the cafe area & quite a few families had their own picnics 😊
Written May 21, 2018
I have a pet stroller for my two shin tzus are they allowed in if keep in this and wheeled round
Written June 19, 2015
I would ring up and ask as it could be an infection control. I have never seen dogs visiting at any farm before. I do know when I went to Cornwall to a farm and asked if we could take our dog they said no due to infection control. They are on Facebook as well.
Written June 19, 2015
Thank you for your inquiry,
I'm afraid we do not allow any pets onto the farm including dogs on leads. The reason being although your little pooch may be very well behaved others are not and as we cannot make one rule for one and one for another we just keep a no pet policy in order.
Apologies for any inconvenience, we hope to see you at Animal Quackers in the near future!
Written June 4, 2015
Hello,
Food is available we have a 5* rated cafe that serves fresh homemade food.
Written April 5, 2015
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