Head to Betteshanger Park to meet their fun, friendly and mischievous pygmy goats – they love making new friends! Join them in various sessions with plenty of opportunities for photos. Book an experience by email or phone (see Contact).
Children aged 5 and over are welcome. However, for the safety of the goats and visitors, anyone under the age of 18 must share a goat with an adult. This helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Pygmy goat walk - approximately 1 hour
Your experience begins with 15 minutes to get to know your goat, followed by a 30-minute guided walk through the beautiful 250-acre park. After the walk, there will be time for play and cuddles. The walking route can be uneven at times, includes hills and can be slippery in places when it has rained, so please wear appropriate closed-toe footwear.
- Advance booking is required by phone or email
- £15 ( includes two adults ). Additional adults or children can be added for a small fee of £5. Payment on arrival
- Ages 5+ (children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- Available weekends and school holidays.
Goat keeper experience - approximately 2.5 hours
Perfect for animal lovers aged 5 and up. From 8.30am, you’ll meet the friendly goats and spend the morning alongside the goat keeper, helping with their daily routine, including mucking out, feeding breakfast and grooming.
A walk is included — you’ll take our cheeky goats out for a stroll, then return to the field for cuddles, playtime and plenty of goat attention and time to take photos. At the end of the experience, every child will receive a certificate and T-shirt to take home.
- Advance booking is required by phone or email
- £40 per child (accompanying adults free). Payment on arrival
- Ages 5+ (children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- Morning sessions only.
Afternoon goat experience - approximately 1 hour
Prefer an afternoon visit? Our more relaxed sessions include 'goat fishing', a gentle goat walk and time to cuddle, feed and play with the goats.
- Advance booking is required by phone or email
- £20 per child (accompanying adults free). Payment on arrival
- Ages 5+ (must be accompanied by an adult)
- Afternoon sessions only.
Pygmy goat petting - 30 minutes
Our four cheeky pygmy goats absolutely love meeting new people. During this 30-minute experience, you’ll step into their enclosure to enjoy playtime, petting, and feeding – plus plenty of photo opportunities with your new furry friends.
- No booking required, just turn up (subject to availability)
- £8 per child for 30 minutes (must be accompanied by an adult).