come and join the fun
Our mission is to -
create a place of wonder, joy, hope
& healing.
Children – we want it to be a place for all children.
Take special care to provide facilities and programmes for children with emotional, physical and social challenges & ensure no child is left behind.
Generations / Families – a place for people of all ages to enjoy & a place for families to enjoy one-another.
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 GARDEN
Beautiful spaces - seeing changing seasons, so many smells the colours....it's a place of wonder.
NATURE PLAY
Child initated play and exploration!
ANIMAL THERAPY
Opportunity for children with challenges,to interact with friendly animals - enhancing healing and joy.
CHILDRENS VEGE GARDEN
An opportunity for kids to explore the wonders of nature and gain hands on gardening skills and find the joy of growing good food!
EVENT HOSTING
Host your next event in our scenic farmyard setting. Perfect for birthday parties, events, and more!
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. Animals to see and 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 for learning opportunities and hands on experiences.
A HAPPY PLACE FOR CHILDREN & ANIMALS
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.
DONATE
INFRASTRUCTURE help us set up fences, paths
& key facilities
PLANTS Package buy plants to beautify
Become a monthly partner - or give a donation.
is currently being developed
OPENING June 2025
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.