• Lake Tekapo - Visit our petting zoo and enjoy feeding our farm animals. Entry includes food for hand-feeding the animals, and you can also bottle-feed our adorable pet lambs.

Our farm animals are incredibly friendly, offering you the perfect opportunity to capture wonderful photos with them. Please make your reservation online, as we limit the number of visitors each day.

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Since 1928, this family has cultivated this land and takes great joy in welcoming visitors from around the globe to experience their home and way of life.

Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo is situated on the historic grounds of the Mt John Homestead and Farm Yard, just a short 5-10 minute walk from the village center.

For those seeking an interactive animal encounter, come and meet the beloved farmyard animals. Enjoy petting and feeding Merino Sheep, Kune Kune Pigs, Lambs, Alpacas, Calves, and rabbits. Discover their names and personalities while the friendly staff shares insights into each animal’s habits and explains the care they receive.

The admission fee includes a complimentary bag of animal feed, with additional feed available for purchase at $10 per bag.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.