Mini Zoos and Children's Farms in Slovakia

Minizoo Kľak is a little paradise for animal lovers, hidden beneath the majestic Kľak mountain. Visitors will be enchanted by its friendly atmosphere, a mix of domestic and exotic animals, and the chance to get up close and personal with them. It’s an ideal spot for a family trip where children can discover nature in a playful way. This small children's farm is located at the Fačkov-saddle, near Salaš Kľak. In the mini zoo, you’ll see goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits, geese, mouflons, emus, and sheep. Besides the animals, you'll find a playground, rest areas, and beautiful...

At the Orava Village Mini Farm, children can get to know the animals and enjoy pleasant moments in the heart of nature. The small farm in Oravská Lesná offers a great opportunity for families to enjoy close contact with animals, all in the beautiful surroundings of the Orava region.

You can try horseback riding, see various pets or take care of them near Dubnice nad Váhom on Ranch Lhota situated in the mountain environment. The area offers the possibility of training riding, advanced riding, stabling horses, horseback riding, carriage and sleigh rides, organizing various competitions and horse races or even renting a carriage for weddings. Horseback riding is possible in any weather as there is an indoor riding area. Domestic livestock such as pigs, goats, sheep and cattle are also kept on the ranch.

The Nová Zem Ranch is located in the village of Blatná Polianka in Dolný Zemplín, in the Sobrance district. The village is located about 24 km from the town of Michalovce and 12 km from the town of Sobrance. You will definitely not be bored at the New Earth Ranch! You will find attractions for children and adults. You can go horse riding, try a shooting range, have fun with aquazorbing or children can jump on the trampoline. In the area of the ranch there is a mini ZOO with various exotic and farm animals. As part of the horse riding, you can try riding in a circular enclosure or go for...

Pod Babicou Ranch lies on the southeast foot of Povazsky Inovec in the village Bojná. It is situated 11 km northwest of Topolcany, 40 km north of Nitra and at a distance of 23 km from the town of Piestany. If you love nature, fresh air, animals, and active leisure, the area is a perfect place for you. It is especially suitable for schools and families, which can see here over 40 species of animals from six continents of the world. You are guaranteed to not be bored at the ranch. There is horse riding, beach volleyball, playground, fishing, skittles game and barbecue possibilities. During...

Ranch Stará Teheleň is located in the village Sučany, 350m from the main road E50, 4 km from Martin. The area is enriched with horses, which is the possibility of riding in the summer months. The large and spacious ranch area features a stylish and cosily furnished restaurant, a small farm with pets, playground (trampoline, slides, swings, sandbox, lodge, children's seating), multifunctional playgrounds with lighting and a beach volleyball court.

You can find the Obrovisko family park near Sysľivosk on Muránská Planina. It is situated between the village of Muráň and the Predná Hora resort. In the area of ​​the family park, you will find a fairytale-educational trail with wooden statues of giants, a MiniZoo, a large enclosure with alpacas and ponies, benches with beautiful views. On the fairy-tale and educational trail of Giants, you can get to know the story of the giants on Gemeri: where they are from, how they got here, what they were doing here in the first place and how they are related to Murán Castle. The educational...

Salaš Krajinka near Ružomberok is the perfect place for families with children and groups seeking an authentic sheepfold experience. Children can enjoy observing domestic animals, such as sheep and lambs, and take part in traditional shepherd activities like milking and processing sheep’s milk. The restaurant, located within the barn, offers a unique experience – you can watch the animals through a large glass wall while enjoying your meal. Traditional Slovak dishes are prepared from local ingredients without preservatives, including bryndzová soup, fried sheep cheese, and lamb stew. For...

This meadow full of friendly gophers is located in the middle of the Muránská plain, 2 km northeast of the village of Muráň, in the valley below the Murán castle. A huge ground squirrel colony lives here, which is the largest in Slovakia. The ground squirrel is one of the few places in the country where you can observe ground squirrels in the wild at close range. Ground squirrels from Muránská luka are very friendly and used to curious tourists. For a small treat, they are very happy to pose for your photo. Sysľivosko will be a paradise for children. Here, a meadow full of adorable groundhogs...

Žiar minizoo is located in the town of Žiar nad Hronom in Štefan Moyzes Park. Several species of animals live in the area. Here you can see donkeys, ponies, kangaroos, ostriches, sheep, goats, pigs and rabbits. Minizoo in 2011 and is a popular place for families with children. Entrance to the Žiarská minizoo is free. Feeding animals is prohibited. Kangaroos were the first animals that came to the minizoo. Pigs, sheep and goats as well as Cameroonian sheep were added later. Later, two brown emu birds were brought to the mini-zoo, which in 2020 managed to hatch three chicks. They built a...

Zoo farm is situated amid the green hills of Považský Inovec in western Slovakia. You can find it in the village of Modrová, 12 km northwest of Piestany. When approaching farm, the road sign telling you that you are in New Zealand and the very next warns you "Beware kangaroos". Suddenly you find not only kangaroos but even Scottish mountain cattle, sheep, goats and emus are watching you. The farm features livestock bred in New Zealand. As the Maoris are indigenous inhabitants of this country, the farm comes with a stylized traditional Maori settlement, which you will see in the...

The Tatra'sanimal farm Hubertikovo is part of the area of ​​the four-star Hotel Hubert in Gerlachov under the peaks of the High Tatras. In the zoo, you can see various animals, such as goats, horses, Scottish cattle, peacock, alpaca, swan, emu or Vietnamese pig. You can not only see them, but also feed them. In addition, you can also try horse and pony riding here. Enjoy the ride in the beautiful nature of the forests and meadows of the High Tatras. The ride is also suitable for complete beginners. Your children can also enjoy the ride. What can you look forward to at the animal farm? Horses...

In addition to the outdoor Babyland playground, part of the Vila Betula Resort is an animal farm, where children can meet horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, llamas, ostriches - emus, turkeys, geese, ducks or even chickens. In addition to thousands of farm animals, children will also see pigeons, bunnies, peacocks and pheasants in aviaries. There are also cats and dogs here. Children can also feed these animals with food, which will be provided at the reception of the resort. You can try riding a horse in the complex, as horse stables are part of the Vila Betula Resort. You choose from the menu and...