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Arion Farm Education Park

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Arion Farm Education Park See, touch and feed a variety of farm animals. Open every day 10am till 3pm except Christmas day Only $17 adult, $7.50 child 2-16 and under 2s are free.
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Arion Farm Education Park is a facility run by the National Trade Academy at McLeans Island, Christchurch that allows children to see, touch and feed a variety of farm animals. Children can hand feed animals, learn about the breeds in a natural environment. Donkey and pony rides are available and a picnic and play area with shelter and shade is provided. The park and/or party hut is also available

for birthday parties and corporate functions. The farm is one of the few facilities in the country to focus solely on New Zealand farm animals and farming heritage. Children can learn about farm animals, their history and contribution to the New Zealand Economy. Our school holiday programme (Farmer for a Day) is available for parents wanting to give their children an invaluable experience in animal handling and care. Feed for animals $2.50 a cup, pony rides $5 11am-12pm & 1pm-2pm. Family Pass of 2 adults 2 children 1 feed $44 or 2 adults 3 children 1 feed for $49. Arion Farm is a fun, affordable activity for all children and a good safe place to come where parents can relax! Arion Farm Education Park is open 7 days per week, 10am – 3pm, except Christmas Day.

24/03/2025

What?!?!
Not only one, but now there are two!! 🐮🐮
Skye, who gave birth yesterday, became a grandma today in less than 24 hours after giving birth.
Proud Mama, Heidi and her gorgeous boy are doing well
Be sure to stop in and say hi to this beautiful and friendly herd of highlands

23/03/2025

🐮We've had a gorgeous new arrival today 😍
Come and see this beautiful Highland girl and her very proud Mama ❤️

03/03/2025

🎊 Congratulations to our winner Sarah Coates
You have won a family pass to come visit Arion Farm Park.
To claim your prize, please send us an email to [email protected]

The answer is....
1.Budgie
2.Pigeon
3.Quail
4.Chicken
5.Duck
6.Turkey

Thank you to everyone who participated in this competition 🎊

25/02/2025

🎊 COMPETITION TIME 🎊

6 different kinds of eggs from the birds here at Arion Farm Park 🥚
Guess the birds by order, write your answer in the comments below, and you're in to WIN a Family Pass to come visit us here at the Farm 🥚
Winner to be announced after 6pm on 01-03-2025
🐣🐔
Please be aware of any scammers. We will never ask for your bank details or send you links.

T&C's Apply 🥚

03/02/2025

🍿 Waitangi Day 2025 🍿

Waitangi Day, 6th February, is coming up, and we thought it a great idea to have FREE popcorn for everyone to enjoy while they're visiting us here at Arion Farm Park. 🍿
Public holidays are a great opportunity to spend quality time with family, so why not bring the family for a fun day out here.
Lots of animals to see, feed, and pet, pony rides, and FREE popcorn.... what more could the kids want 🍿

February 6th only
We're open from 10-3pm

No surcharge applies
We look forward to seeing you then 🐴

T&C's Apply 🍿

31/01/2025

🎈Birthday Party Package 🎁

Did you know here at Arion Farm Park we do birthday party packages? 🎉
If you haven't seen it before, we have an awesome party hut for your use with the ability for you to decorate as you please 🎀

Packages include...
- Use of the party hut
- Use of our BBQ
- Use of the picnic area

We have a few different picnic areas you can book if you'd prefer an even more private setting while still having full access to seeing, petting, and feeding the animals 🐷

For more information, please email [email protected] 📧

We look forward to celebrating you or your loved ones here at Arion Farm Park and hope to make it a special and memorable day 🥳

T&C's Apply 🐴

14/01/2025

🌻 Reminder of our midweek special tomorrow, 15th January only, adults go for just $10 🌻

Spread the news far and wide
We're open from 10-3pm
See you tomorrow here at Arion Farm Park 🐴

T&C's Apply 🐷

13/01/2025

MIDWEEK DEAL

We thought it's been such a shame you've all had to miss out on outdoor activities this summer as there's been so much rain so we thought we'd do a little something for you since the weather forecast is looking good this week, so, this Wednesday, 15th of January, adults go for just $10
Usual entry fees apply for children

Take this opportunity to bring the family out to Arion Farm Park while the sun is out ☀️

T&C's Apply 🐷

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas Everyone.

We are open today, 10am-3pm.
Closed for Christmas Day.
Open again Every Day after 10am-3pm

We hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow.

As a wee last give away, we have hidden a family pass somewhere in the park.

There is a clue somewhere here ⬇️

🐓🪨🐑🌸🦆🐇🚜🐐🌲🦙

22/12/2024

🎉Winner Announcement🎉

Congratulations too
Brittany Payge

You are our winner of the Birthday Party Pack.
Please email us on [email protected] to claim your prize. 🎁

Thanks to everyone who participated.
Merry Christmas 🎅🤶

21/12/2024

Just few more days... Santa is on his way 🎅🏼

16/12/2024

We were recently approached by the Sunday school teachers from Christchurch Baptist on Burwood church, asking us if they'd be able to make a short video on the story of Jesus's birth, told by their Sunday school children.
We said "Yes" but didn't expect the end result.
It's an awesome and hilarious video as you hear the children's version of events and the things they came up with..."grandma got hit by a reindeer..." 😂
We thought we'd share for you all to see and make you smile.

🎄😇🪽🦌👶✝️🐑🫏🐄🐥

As told by the 3-6 year olds of 2024 Sunday School Kids Class

12/12/2024

🎉Congratulations to our winner
Natasha Patricia
You have won a family pass to come and meet our new possum!!
But to our surprise, Priscilla is actually a prince 😅 So come say hello to him next time you're at the farm park.

Please send us an email to [email protected] to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this competition 🎉

Address

890 McLeans Island Road, Harewood
Christchurch
8051

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.nta.co.nz/arion-farm-education-park/

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Videos

When You take the kids for a walk along the beach and tell them not to get wet😂

A message from Margaret, our Kune Kune pig... "Keep cool, and drink lots of water"

Surprise!! We have got some new arrivals 😍 Kune kune piglets. 🐷🐷🐷

Stay cool 😎

Guess who made a special appearance at the farm park? 🌟 It's not every day that Conan O'Brien comes by to pet some cute animals! Don’t miss out on the fun, come see the cute animals and enjoy the farm life experience for yourself🦆🐥🐷🐮🐰🐹🦚🌷✨

2 pm performance 🎉 Spider-Man and his beautiful princesses Rapunzel, Ariel and Snow White will be singing and dancing the afternoon away for you 🎶

What are you waiting for!!!! Come at 12 o'clock and 2 pm for the spider man & his princesses live performance 😀

Come and see these new babies

🌷There are only 4 days to go until our big spring event on the 29th of September 👸We will have princesses and Spiderman coming 🕷 There'll be a variety of food stalls, and we'll also have FREE Bouncy Castles 🏰 and FREE Face Painting 🖌️🎨 Lots of animals to come, pat and feed, and lots of baby animals to come see as well 🐥 🌷Event Date: 29-09-2024 🌷Event Time: 10am-3pm 🌷Event Location: Arion Farm Educational Park, 890 McLeans Island Road 🌷Usual entry fees and T&C's Apply for this event

When it's bed time and your body knows it 😅 Have an awesome night

Mr. Albert showing off his dance moves 🦚

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Arion Farm Education Park is a facility run by the National Trade Academy at McLeans Island, Christchurch, that allows children to see, touch and feed a variety of farm animals. Children can hand feed animals, learn about the breeds in a natural environment. Donkey and pony rides are available and a picnic and play area with shelter and shade is provided. The park and/or party hut is also available for birthday parties and corporate functions. The farm is one of the few facilities in the country to focus solely on New Zealand farm animals and farming heritage. Children can learn about farm animals, their history and contribution to the New Zealand Economy. Our school holiday programme (Farmer for a Day) is available for parents wanting to give their children an invaluable experience in animal handling and care. Only $12.50 adult, $6 child 2-16 and under 2s are free. Feed for animals $2 per cup, pony/donkey rides, for age 6 and under, $4 11am-12pm & 1pm-2pm. Arion Farm is a fun, affordable activity for all children and a good place to come where parents can relax! Arion Farm Education Park is open 7 days per week, 10am – 3pm, except Christmas Day we are closed.