The Farm Yard


Since 1997

The Farm Yard Personnel has welcomed numerous Primary- and Pre-Schools for an exceptional educational visit.
We are situated within easy reach of schools in Pretoria, Kempton Park and the East Rand, Midrand, Centurion and the West Rand – located on the same premises as Wag ‘n Bietjie Camp Site.
Our farm is located between Pretoria and Kempton Park, just east of the R 21 highway, close to Olifantsfontein.
A Minimum of 50 learners are required per group.
Please note that we are not open to the general public.
An educational program from 09:00 to 12:00 is presented by our trained staff.
The Farm Yard closes at 13:00
Informative lectures will broaden learners’ knowledge as well as maximize their farm experience.
The program consists of the following:

Arena show: Milking of a cow, lecture on cattle, sheep, goats & pigs.
Visit to Poultry enclosures: Includes exotic ducks, swans, turkeys, geese & laying hens.
Other animals on the farm: Horses, donkeys, rabbits & guinea pigs.
Interesting animals to learn about: Camels, llamas, alpacas, emus & ostriches
Exotic animals on the farm includes Capuchin, Wheeper and Squirrel monkeys as well as Iguanas.
Feeding of animals: Learners must bring along own animal food like bread, vegetables, fruit etc.
During Breaks:

Two 30 minute breaks are included between lectures.
Own lunches can be enjoyed
Lunch packages for learners (book in advance)
Play park
Tuck Shop
Packages Available:

You can now build your own package to suit your specific needs! Simply start at package A and add the options you want. The same package is required for all learners.
A
Entrance and guided program
B
Add an ice-cream
C
Add a truck ride
D
Add a hotdog and cool drink
E
Add a camel ride
F
Add a donkey cart ride
G
Add a Tuck packet (consisting of Fritos, Smarties, Jellytots and a Fizz Pop)
For pricing on above packages please contact us.
For Teachers:

Free entrance
Free tea and sandwiches
Lunch available (Bookings essential)
Facilities only available to School and Church groups. We are not a camping site for tents, caravans, individuals or families