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.
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!
🏆 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.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Rudy Wahnig
3 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
2 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.”
Stepho
a year ago
“We had a wonderful morning spent here with my 14 month old, not quite walking yet so it was so great she could explore freely. Beautiful friendly animals to pat and feed, they are well looked after. Thanks for sharing your lovely place with us.”
SK Sharma
5 months ago
“Beautiful and peaceful place with lovely animals and great staff. Perfect for a relaxing countryside visit!”
Reviews from Google
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.
