Petting Zoo & Farm Experience
A popular attraction and fun
for the whole family
Bring the countryside to the town centre with a professionally run mobile farm and petting zoo experience, designed to engage families, support community programming, and increase footfall in public spaces.
This experience is suitable for urban environments and is fully managed by trained handlers from licensed, DEFRA-registered mobile farms. All animals are carefully selected for calm temperament and public interaction, with safety, hygiene, and welfare as the highest priorities.




What’s Included
Each installation is tailored to the event and space, and typically includes:
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A range of friendly animals such as goats, lambs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, hens, and miniature ponies
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Secure, clean enclosures designed for visibility and safety
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Experienced handlers on-site to supervise and assist with public interaction
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Optional hands-on activities including brushing or gentle petting under supervision
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Full set-up and pack-down by trained staff
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Public handwashing stations and hygiene signage
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Barriers, fencing and crowd control where needed
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Welfare-first handling practices in line with animal care guidelines
Suitable For
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Town centre family days and high street activations
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Easter, summer or seasonal public events
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Community engagement campaigns led by BIDs or councils
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Educational events and rural-themed experiences
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Shopping centre attractions and school holiday trails
The experience is fully mobile and adaptable to pedestrianised areas, squares, green spaces, or retail zones.
Why It Works
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Encourages dwell time and repeat visits from families
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Offers an educational and interactive activity that appeals to a wide age range
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Creates strong PR and social media content opportunities
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Brings a unique draw to otherwise underutilised spaces
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Can be integrated into themed trails or wider event programmes
Delivery & Safety
All events are delivered by licensed mobile farm operators with:
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Full public liability insurance
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DEFRA registration and health records
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Trained animal welfare staff
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Risk assessments, method statements, and hygiene compliance
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On-site staff to manage operations, supervise interactions, and liaise with event coordinators
All installations are planned in consultation with local authorities or site managers to ensure safe and compliant delivery in public environments.
Flexible Packages Available
Experiences can be booked as single-day activations or incorporated into multi-day events. Set-ups can be scaled to suit the available space and expected audience, with options to include additional features such as:
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Rural-themed decor and signage
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Storytelling or educational activity sessions
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Integration with other family or heritage attractions

Please get in touch to discuss your event ideas
and requirements.