Skipton Animal Park

20/09/2024

This is a Bitter Sweet Post to be writing!
Due to other commitments , we have made the tough decision not to reopen the Animal Park this Spring.
We would like to take this opportunity to Thank you all 🥰 For helping make our wee business what it's been ! It's been an amazing journey , and we've met soo many amazing people along the way ! From those that have visited , commented, shared our posts , recommended us , you've all been an amazing contribution!

We have loved bringing our pets into your lives , and are so greatful that you supported us , the way you all did! It has been an honour to be a part of your Birthday parties, School and Kindy trips, and all the many other visits, whether from locals or overseas tourists on holiday!

All the Best to you all , Have an amazing and Safe South Canterbury Anniversary Long Weekend 😎

13/09/2024

This wee guy was a Triplet, and his mum decided she really didn't like the look of him , Not sure why! He's pretty cute!!

Born 8th Sept , He is 50% Valais Blacknose. He had very good intake of colostrum for the first 24 hours, and is feeding well from the bottle. If you're looking for something special for pets day , Flick me a message. He is not free, but reasonably priced!

15/08/2024

Hey Everyone, ,
If you've ever wanted something a bit different in your front paddock , then get in touch, a few rare breeds and lots of cute Valais Blacknose girls .
Please ,serious enquiries only :)
PM for details :)

Due to a change in Farming , we really need to reduce our Pet, and Valais Blacknose Mob. A number of these sheep have been Bottle raised, so if you're looking f...

18/05/2024

CLOSED Today (19/5/24) -Due to the Weather!

Stay Warm everyone, Have a Great Day 😃

17/05/2024

Just a heads up that May 25th/26th will be our last weekend Open before letting the animals hunker down and have a Winter break! 😃☃️
Also due to a few changes around here, if anyone is looking for Friendly and Cute animals to look cute in the front paddock, we are reducing numbers , Highland Cattle, Miniature White Galloway, Belted Galloway , Valais Blacknose F1, 2&3 , Damara ewes, Part Jacob Ewes marked by a purebred Valais Blacknose Ram , Miniature Donkey Jenny and Jack, Kune Kune pigs , Reeves Turtle, Goats , Baby Guinea Pigs, Fallow Deer 😊
Please Pm for details :)

21/04/2024

Lottie llama and Esther lamb have got a new little friend called Noodle.
If it’s been on your bucket list to bottle feed a Cria , Lottie and Esther have their lunchtime bottles at 12 pm . Noodles is at 11 am 😊
Lamb snuggles available from 10am-3 pm 😊

Just a heads up we will be Closed Wed- Fri this week ( 24 th-26 th) .
Open 10am-3 pm today, tomorrow , Saturday and Sunday !
Have a Super week 😃

12/04/2024

Due to the weather , we will be closed today.
One of our newest editions , Lottie Llama loves running round in her jacket 😍 hence getting a video was tricky when she sticks close 😃 Lottie and Esther are never too far from each other 🥰
Have a great day everyone 😃

30/03/2024

Happiest of Easter’s to you all 🐰🐣

We hope the Easter bunny hopped on in and visited you all overnight !
We had a special delivery overnight , seems fitting to name her Esther 🥰 come and have a cuddle !

Painted rocks have been hidden again today , find a rock and swap for an Easter treat 😋

28/03/2024

We wish you all a Happy and Safe Easter 🥰🐰🐥🐣
We will be Open Friday -Monday 10am-3pm .

We will be doing Rock Hunts Daily to exchange for an Easter Treat , Find a Golden Egg and get a Special Treat 😃

Come and meet one our latest additions Weedy 😊 Who will be in the Animal Park with her Mum Eedie-who some of you may remember from a couple of years ago. Weedy was born a week early, and much smaller than expected, hence her name! 😃 She's doing great !

Also, this weekend I'm very Excited to say we will have some scrumptious Llama Cookie Drama Cookies available 😋

17/02/2024

Must be Sunday 😂Our eftpos is unavailable sorry!
Cash or online payment ! Sorry for inconvenience!

13/02/2024

Happy Valentines Day ❤️🩷💜💙

Have you ever wanted some of the cutest Sheep in the world? We have limited numbers available of F2 (75% Valais Blacknose) Ewe Lambs and F2 2ths. Also a F2 2th with a F3 Ewe lamb(87.5% VB) at foot available , PM for Details 😊

We also have 3 Really Nicely marked Damara Ewes available , PM also if interested , Please 😊

02/02/2024

***Back to School / Waitangi Weekend Special ***
Come Visit us Sat 3rd, Sun 4th and Tues 6th Feb and Pay $20 For a Family Pass -2 Adults, Up to 4 Children 😃