A fun and educational outing for the whole family! In the north of Breda, near the walking and cycling area of the Lage Vuchtpolder, you will find Parkhoeve, a petting farm where young and old can discover and experience all sorts of things.

Here, you can meet and cuddle with the animals, play some mini-golf with friends, or enjoy the playground. In addition, various activities are regularly organised, and you can enjoy a snack, drink, and the beautiful view in the Hoeve and on the adjoining terrace. 

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Tussen de Dijken 101, Breda

Nestled between the Marijke Meustraat, the Grazendonkstraat, and the Zandbergweg is a small-scale children’s farm. There are goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, guinea pigs, and there is also a pigeon. Every day, this charming children’s farm is freely accessible to both small and large visitors. You can buy fresh eggs and walnuts from the trees in the meadow. There is a play area at the children’s farm with a slide and a sandpit. 

The children’s farm is maintained and the animals are cared for by volunteers from the neighbourhood. Would you like to help out? Feel free to ask about the possibilities. You can do this via email  or through the Facebook page.

Marijke Meustraat 1, Breda

In The Hague Beemden, you will find petting zoo De Sik. A children's farm completely run by volunteers. It is a lovely place to get to know the animals in a fun way, meet other people, and enjoy the beautiful, peaceful nature. For children, there is a nice playground and it is a great location to host a children's party. 

Tip: adopt an animal from the children's farm!

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Kesterendreef 14, Breda

Farm Wolfslaar is an educational farm located on the Wolfslaar estate. A place where children can come into contact with farm animals in the (play) meadows both inside and out. But it is also a place to learn about your living environment in a playful way. Animals such as sheep, chickens, pigs, and goats are kept here. Inside, there are stables with a few horses, cows, pigs, and a donkey. On the outdoor area by the farm, there is a hill for rabbits. Information panels with details about animal breeds are placed all over the terrain. There is also a farm shop!

For young and old, or in family groups: children's parties, treasure hunts, excursions, workshops, lectures, and markets. There is plenty to do!

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Wolfslaardreef 95, Breda

In the middle of the village of Ulvenhout lies this lovely small-scale children's farm! Sheep, goats, chickens, geese, guineafowl, and a donkey roam around. The children's farm is entirely run by volunteers and received a modern animal shelter in 2012. An ideal outing to get some fresh air together with your (grand)children.

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Dorpstraat 94, Ulvenhout

The Bunderij is a petting zoo in Bavel where visitors (from outside the fence) can enjoy goats, sheep, doves, and chickens. Be sure to come and see the newborn lambs!

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Lange Bunder at the height of the Groene Long, Bavel

A day out, a weekend away, or a lovely holiday. At the recreation/children's farm, campsite, and farm shop Johan and Caroline, you are at the right place. Enjoy the surroundings, playing children, and on the terrace a cup of coffee with homemade cake. Celebrate your party at the farm or participate in one of the activities. Want to keep enjoying at home? In the farm shop, you can buy fresh vegetables and fruit, and there is a wide range of tasty regional products and beautiful regional packages.

In short, Brabantine cosiness, hospitality, and treats. Come and enjoy boergondisch with Johan and Caroline!

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Wagenstraat 74, Wagenberg

In Rijsbergen, you will find the fully wheelchair accessible Children's Farm De Leijhoeve. In addition to animals in the petting area and a playground, they offer a lot of educational materials. For this, lesson boxes are available. Through questions, rhymes, touching, and listening, children learn to see animals in a different way. You can also enjoy a nice picnic under the trees! Celebrating something? That's possible here too!

People with intellectual disabilities work at the children's farm. Together with their supervisors, they are responsible for the animals and maintenance.

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Tiggeltsebergstraat, Rijsbergen

The Menmoerhoeve is originally a farm. That’s why there are still many animals on and around the farm. You cannot walk among the animals, as they stay in an environment as natural as possible. Walk the boots path and visit all the animals, the orchard, the forest, and the meadow. Along the way, you will come across cows, sheep, horses, chickens, ducks, and geese, among others.

If you want to see all the animals for real and learn more about them, join the puzzle treasure hunt: the animal route!

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Zundertseweg 66, Etten-Leur

In and around Breda, you will find a whole bunch of farms. These farms are not necessarily set up as petting zoos, but they are definitely worth a visit!

Take a trip to a farm shop to pick up the finest local products and combine your visit with a fun cycling route past other farm shops. At many farms, it is possible to get a (free) tour. Farmers are happy to share about their work! Be sure to ask about the possibilities at the relevant farm and make it a fun and educational day out with the kids!