Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
- Meet the cute animals e.g Merino sheeps, KuneKune pigs, alpacas & calf!
- Pet the animals, hug them, get close with them and take photos!
- Bottle feed the merino lambs with milk during the lambing season!
- Hand-feed the animals with nutritious nut feeds!
- Guided tour to learn about the habits of each animal and how to take care of them
What to expect
Welcome to the Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo, located in the heart of Lake Tekapo Township our farmyard petting zoo offers hands-on animal encounters. Come and say hello to our Merino Sheep, Pigs, lambs, Alpacas, and Rabbits.
See the native Kune-Kune Pigs, Gin & Tonic are Kune-Kune pig that originates from New Zealand. They are relatively small in size and have a unique appearance with their short snouts, upturned noses, and wattles (or fleshy appendages) hanging from their jowls. Kune-Kune pigs are known for being friendly and docile, making them popular as pets. They love a diet of grains, vegetables, fruits & nuts!
Alpacas are a type of domesticated South American camelid, known for their soft and luxurious wool. Alpacas are social animals and are often raised in herds. They come in a variety of colours, including white, black, brown, and grey. Alpacas are known for their gentle and curious nature, which makes them popular among visitors at petting zoos and farms. At Petting Zoo Tekapo, visitors can meet and interact with our friendly alpacas as part of our petting zoo experience.
Reviews
The 45-minute guided tour at the Tekapo petting zoo is a fun and interactive experience, especially since entry includes one box of feed per person. The animals—including Merino sheep, alpacas, KuneKune pigs, and calves—are incredibly cute, friendly, and affectionate as you hand-feed them. Just make sure to listen carefully to the guide's instructions at the start for everyone's safety. The only downside is that the tour groups can get quite crowded, sometimes reaching up to 20 people at once.
It was so cute and I was really satisfied. You can interact directly with the sheep and cows right next to you. However, there aren't any safety measures, so it might be a bit difficult for babies.
The tour lasted about 45 minutes. Our tour guide Cody first fed the animals, then took us around the farm and explained some knowledge about farm animals. It was very interesting. But remember to wear dark clothing and shoes, as animals can get too excited and pounce on you.
We had the absolute best time visiting! The guide was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and shared so many fun facts that made the visit both educational and engaging. The animals were all so tame, clean, and ridiculously cute. Hand-feeding them was a breeze and perfectly safe. Highly recommend!
Because it happened to snow, the experience was fantastic. The animals were very friendly, and the staff were great too.
Super cute animals! If you want to experience being surrounded by sheep, you absolutely have to come here! This is my first time interacting so closely with these animals in New Zealand.
Highly recommend the Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo experience! It’s a quick 30 minutes but so worth it. Our guide, Joy, was awesome – she gave us a warm introduction to all the animals and even offered to help us take photos. A fun and memorable stop for anyone visiting Tekapo!
our wonderful farm guide was Benzi who was very friendly and knowledgeable on the animals in the farm! end of the tour, Ben presented us with postcards of the farm and animals.
Easy meet-up. Had an enjoyable experience feeding the animals. Alpaccas and sheeps were all very active.
love the environment and the farm sooooo much!! our kids super enjoyed!! tq so much for Joy helping, she is great!!
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