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Our Mission
We are dedicated to fostering a beautiful & healing haven for children and people of all ages.
Our mission is to -
create a place of wonder, joy, hope
& healing.
Our mission is to -
create a place of wonder, joy, hope
& healing.
Our Focus
Children – a place for all children.
We take special care to ensure no child is left behind.
- Our goal is to provide facilities for children no matter what their gifting or the emotional, physical and social challenges they face.
Generations / Families – a place for people of all ages.
We're creating a space for families to enjoy and place to enjoy one-another..
A HAPPY PLACE FOR CHILDREN & ANIMALS
SO MUCH TO SEE
PETTING ZOO & FARMYARD
There's something special about watching and connecting with animals. Enjoy and learn about a variety of animals in our friendly pet and farmyard spaces.
WONDERLAND & VEGE GARDEN
Beautiful spaces - seeing changing seasons, the smells, colours....taste and feel, with hands on vege space to experience the wonder of nature.
NATURE PLAY
Child initated play and exploration!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Connect with us to see how we can host and make opportunities for you.
GROUPS
We can host Playgroups, School, Youth & Community Groups. There's something for everyone to enjoy here.
FAMILY & FRIENDS
Places to picnic & play. Enjoy Animals so much to do for a fun day as friends & family.
EDUCATION & ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES
From free play and exploration, to guided observations or specific teaching modules ...there's huge scope to create learning opportunities and hands on experiences.
Help us - to help them...
Help lay the foundation for a place of joy, wonder, hope & healing.
Be part of creating opportunities for children with challenges.
Partner with us today!
Hands on help is wonderful - builders, fencers, plumbers, electricians, jack of all trades & people with green fingers...
willing hands make the impossible possible!
It takes a team - let us know how you could help.
Little River Petting Zoo & Farmyard
is currently being developed
OPENING September 2025
is currently being developed
OPENING September 2025
DONATE
FOOD Package
Be a food sponsor monthly or one-off
INFRASTRUCTURE
Become a Special Sponsor
& help us set up key facilities
Fences $6000
Paths $1600
Turtle sanctuary $500
Pond / fence $600
Aviary $300
Disabled Toilet. $20,000
PLANTS Package $50 buy plants to beautify
ONLINE BANKING : 12-3083-0433488-01
Thanks for making the vision possible.
Be a food sponsor monthly or one-off
INFRASTRUCTURE
Become a Special Sponsor
& help us set up key facilities
Fences $6000
Paths $1600
Turtle sanctuary $500
Pond / fence $600
Aviary $300
Disabled Toilet. $20,000
PLANTS Package $50 buy plants to beautify
ONLINE BANKING : 12-3083-0433488-01
Thanks for making the vision possible.
NZ$100
CONTACT
- 33 Western Valley Road, Banks Peninsula, Little River, New Zealand
- The Little River Petting Zoo & Farmyard is in development. We are laying the foundation - and will open later 2025
- +64-0212127134
- janetroughton7@gmail.com
- If you would like to visit or connect contact us to be in touch. Let's see what can be possible.