During the school break, activities are organized every day at De Goudse Hofsteden petting zoo. We’re also open on Mondays during the school break. Children can come every day to do arts and crafts: from coloring pictures to painting a piggy bank. No registration is required for these activities. For the other activities, you can register up to one day in advance. There’s a scavenger hunt every day. You don’t have to go home for dinner—you can also eat at the farm, with freshly made sandwiches, pancakes, poffertjes, and much more!
Monday, Aug. 17, Who Dares?? In the morning, a number of special animals will be visiting the Exotus Serpenti petting zoo. From 10:00–11:00 a.m. or from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., you can learn all about various reptiles under the guidance of one of their animal caretakers. There is a maximum number of participants. This is a parent-child activity. As a parent, you must also pay to participate. Participation fee: €5.25 per person. Children ages 4 and up.
“In the afternoon, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., children can make an insect watering station. They’ll get to work using a variety of materials. Participation fee: €5.25. For children ages 3 and up.
Tuesday, Aug. 18: Toddler Morning—for the littlest ones, the petting zoo is hosting an hour-long (10:30–11:30 a.m.) session of cuddling animals and “helping out.” The children (up to age 4) will join their dad, mom, grandpa, or grandma to cuddle small animals in the cuddle corner and help feed the animals, all under the supervision of an animal caretaker. Afterward, they’ll make a small, simple craft. The fee for this activity is €3.50. A maximum of 15 children can participate. One parent or guardian per child.
In the afternoon, children can paint, stamp, or color a small linen bag between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fee: €3.25; ages 4 and up.
Wednesday, Aug. 19: A morning for animal lovers! During this morning session (10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), children ages 4 through 10 can help care for the animals alongside the animal caretaker, cuddle with the animals in the petting corner, play a fun game together, and do some arts and crafts. We’ll wrap up with a delicious pancake and a glass of milk or lemonade! Participation costs €8.50.
In the afternoon, children can create a sand painting between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Would you rather color or scratch? That’s also an option with a painting featuring velvet outlines or a scratch art drawing. Participation starts at €1.50.
On Thursday, August 20, a pony and donkey morning will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Children will help take care of the ponies and donkeys, make a fun craft, and enjoy a cupcake! Ages 4 and up. Fee: €8.00, including lemonade. A maximum of 15 children can participate.
In the afternoon, children can make a little windmill between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Let’s color and spin it! Fee: €4.25. Ages 3 and up.
Today, Friday, August 21, some special animals are coming to visit: owls and birds of prey! From 10:15–11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m., you can learn all about these special animals under the guidance of an animal caretaker from Uil Topia. There is a maximum number of participants. This is a parent-child activity. As a parent, you must also pay to participate. Participation fee: €5.25 per person.
Children can participate in the mosaic workshop in the afternoon between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. They will use small tiles to decorate a wooden figurine or tea light holder and then fill in the gaps with foam clay. Children ages 4 and up can participate in this activity. The fee depends on the figurine chosen.
The following applies to all activities:
Children under the age of six may participate under the supervision and with the assistance of a parent or guardian. Children should preferably be registered via the website. Space is limited for some activities.
For more information and to sign up:
De Goudse Hofsteden Children’s Farm
0182-514219 / sandra@kinderboerderijgouda.nl www.kinderboerderijgouda.nl
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