Glenlothian Farm
📍 West Melton, Canterbury
Glenlothian Farm in West Melton keeps over 20 rare species: Bennetts Wallabies, Arapawa goats, Shetland ponies, Enderby Island rabbits, and Canterbury Blue pigs. Kids hand-feed animals at their own pace.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children under six. Babies and toddlers can move freely around calm, gentle animals in a pram-accessible setting. Older children get hands-on feeding time with wallabies and baby goats. The peaceful Canterbury farm atmosphere makes it a genuinely relaxing outing for parents too.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Rudy Wahnig
9 months ago
“Glenlothian Farm is an absolute hidden gem! We had so much fun, and the entry fee and animal food is a bargain. Pram friendly with picnic tables and a children’s play area. The animals were so interactive and friendly and very good with little children. Glenda Goatley has a great set up, her animals were so happy and very obviously loved. I had more fun here than whenever I’ve gone to Willowbank. I was shocked with how quiet it was, definitely get out there and support this small local business, it’s only 10 minutes from Rolly!”
Liv D
8 months ago
“We had an absolutely fantastic visit with our 2 year old yesterday! The staff were lovely, and you can tell the animals are loved and well look after. We had a great time feeding the animals, especially the baby goats! Very cute. We also thought the price was more than reasonable.”
Anastasiia Bekesheva
4 months ago
“Amazing place with variety of animals. Animals are not scary of people but I would not call them friendly rather waiting to be fed. The farming vibe creates charming atmosphere. Great place to meet kids with animals.”
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Relaxing atmosphere
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Overview
Glenlothian Farm keeps over 20 rare breed animals including Bennetts Wallabies, Arapawa goats, Shetland ponies, Enderby Island rabbits, Canterbury Blue pigs, and peacocks. Animal food is available on-site - feeding baby goats is a recurring favourite across reviews. Owner Glenda's care for each animal is evident, with all animals described as interactive and gentle with small children. The pram-accessible grounds include picnic tables and a children's play area.
