Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo

03/10/2026

A great win for the community, well done to all involved 💚

28/09/2026

🎄✨ OUR WINTER WONDERLAND BOOKING SYSTEM IS NOW LIVE! ✨🎄
The magic is returning to Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo and online bookings are officially OPEN! 🎅❄️
📅 Winter Wonderland runs from 28th November – 23rd December.
🎟️ Pre-booking is essential.
Your Winter Wonderland ticket includes full access to our Mini Zoo & Open Farm facilities on ALL dates, so there’s plenty to enjoy before or after your magical Christmas experience🎄

⭐DISCOUNTED OFF-PEAK TICKETS AVAILABLE
Choose from selected off-peak dates (see our website for details) and enjoy ALL the magic just at a reduced price.

💙 ASD FRIENDLY SESSIONS
We will hold two dedicated ASD Friendly sessions:
💙 Saturday 28th November
💙 Tuesday 22nd December
⚠️ These sessions are NOT available to book online.
Bookings will be available by phone only on 024-87600 from 10am on Monday 28th September. Pre-booking is essential and demand for these sessions is always high. We make a number of adjustments to our Winter Wonderland experience during these sessions to help make your family's visit more comfortable and enjoyable. 🐕‍🦺 Assistance and guide dogs are most welcome.

🍽️ MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Warm up and relax in our restaurant beside our warm and cosy stove, while overlooking our indoor soft play area – perfect for keeping an eye on the little ones while you enjoy a well-earned break! 🎄🔥
We’ll be serving our full restaurant menu, with a w**e licence, so you can sit back, enjoy something delicious and soak up the festive atmosphere during your Winter Wonderland visit. ✨🎅

🎄✨ WHY NOT MAKE A NIGHT OF IT? ✨🎄
We have our very own Glamping Park on site, with each pod festively decorated for Christmas. An overnight stay is the perfect way to make your Winter Wonderland visit an extra-special family Christmas treat. 🎅✨

🏕️ 6 pods sleeping up to 4 people
🏕️ 3 larger pods sleeping up to 7 people

Visit ardmoreglampingpods.ie to take a closer look at the facilities, check availability and book your stay.

🏆 We are incredibly proud to have been voted one of Ireland's Top Christmas Events and we can't wait to welcome your family to experience the magic of Winter Wonderland.....the countdown is on ✨

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24/09/2026

🎄✨ THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER........we’re delighted to announce:

🎅 WINTER WONDERLAND BOOKINGS OPEN THIS MONDAY! 🎅

✨Let the magic begin.......✨

21/09/2026

🎉🎂 BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT ARDMORE OPEN FARM & MINI ZOO! 🎂🎉

Looking for a birthday party that’s a little WILD? 🐒🦙🐢

Celebrate your child’s special day with a fun-filled party at Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo – with animals, playtime, party food and plenty of adventure! 🎈

🐾 Birthday Party Package – €20.50 per child
🍗 Chicken Nuggets, Cocktail Sausages & Chips
🍦 Ice-Cream & Squash
🎁 Party Bag
🐰 Dedicated Petting Time for the birthday party.
🎉 Two hours at your party table.
🛝 Unlimited time at the mini zoo to enjoy the animals and play facilities!
🚂 Barrel Train Ride available at €2.50 per child, weather dependent.

With indoor and outdoor fun, Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo is a great birthday party venue whatever the weather! 🥳🎈

📞 Book your party today: 024-87600
📧 [email protected]

🥳 Making birthdays extra special, one adventure at a time!

07/09/2026

🎄✨ THE MAGIC IS RETURNING! ✨🎄

🎅❄️ WINTER WONDERLAND ❄️🎅

🎟️BOOKINGS WILL OPEN BEFORE END OF SEPTEMBER!🎟️

💻 There will be plenty of availability, so everyone will have the chance to experience the magic! ✨

The countdown to a magical Christmas at Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo has begun… 🎄✨

👀 Watch this space!

04/09/2026

🍂 OFF-SEASON PASS – SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER! 🍂

Keep the family fun going this Autumn with an Off-Season Pass to Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo! 🐒🦉🐍

Looking for something to add a little excitement to your Autumn weekends? Our Off-Season Pass offers fantastic value for families, with unlimited visits throughout September & October! 🍁

🎟️ FAMILY PASS PRICES
2 Adults + 1 Child – €95
2 Adults + 2 Children – €120
2 Adults + 3 Children – €140

Enjoy unlimited access throughout September & October, with full use of all our facilities every time you visit.

🐾 Amazing exotic & domestic animals
🛝 Indoor & outdoor play facilities
🍽️ Restaurant on site
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plenty of fun for all the family

⭐ Visit as often as you like – the more you visit, the more you save!

For further information or to purchase your Off-Season Pass:
📞 024-87600
📧 [email protected]

🍂 Make Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo part of your Autumn weekends! 🐾

28/08/2026

☀️ THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC SUMMER! ☀️

As our summer season comes to an end, after today, Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo will be closed on weekdays.

We will open every Saturday & Sunday from 11am -5.30pm⏰

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who visited and supported us throughout the summer 💚

We loved welcoming so many families and hope you made lots of wonderful memories with us! 🦙🐒🐾

Thank you for your continued support from all the team at Ardmore Open Farm & Mini Zoo.

25/08/2026

🐍 only a few days until school returns, time for one last adventure 🐍

24/08/2026

Karl and his pals here to remind you we’re open all week, here’s to making the most of every minute before school goes back! 💪☀️

23/08/2026

🐒🌈 LOST & FOUND 🌈🐒

These two little monkeys have been left behind over the past two days and are waiting patiently for their owner to come back for them! 🥹❤️

If you recognise them, please PM us and we’ll make sure they’re reunited with their little owner.

Please share and help us get them home! 🐒💕