Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom. (Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom)

Member Name: terasahunt

Product:	Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom
Date:	27/04/09 (99 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good value, plenty to see and do.

Disadvantages: Lack of indoor/outdoor seating for meals/picnics.

Hoo Farm Animal Kingdom.

Hoo Farm is situated on Humber Lane in Preston-on -the -Weald Moors, Telford , Shropshire.

It's open from 21st March to the 24th December (2009 calendar). Opening times are 10am until 6pm (between 21st March to the 6th September) and 10am until 5pm (for the remainder of the year). Note - it is closed on Mondays (except Bank holidays) during local school term time.

This place is an excellent family day out, and quite good value aswell. Prices are £6.50 adults, £5.95 children, £6.25 OAPS, under 2 years free and family tickets £29.00 (for 2 adults and 3 children).

There is so much to do here, it is far more than just a farm. Of course there are the usual variety of farm animals to see and stroke - some of whom like the hens roam freely and are happy to be handled. Other activities include animal feeding and supervised handling, and sheep/ ferret and goat racing (very entertaining - worth seeing!).
There are also other types of animals to see, including wallabies, giant tortoises, deer, chipmunks and reptiles amongst many others.

One of the main attractions for us is that it is very child friendly, with plenty to keep the kids occupied. It is easily a full days outing.
There are some optional extras (for a small charge) such as pony riding, bouncy castle, kiddy car/motorbike riding, pool table and air hockey. However there are also a number of free activities available, including indoor ball pit and soft play area, a few different outdoor play areas, trampolining and go - kart racing.

There is also a shop and cafe on site, though I have to say that both are quite small and easily get congested. Likewise there are a number of picnic tables for outdoor dining, though again I would have to say that when it's busy it's difficult to get a table.

Depending on the time of year you go there are also different events happening: lambing, sheep and goat grand nationals, halloween and christmas activities. It's worth checking on line first at;
www.hoofarm.com or telephone 01952 677944.

Another plus point is that you are given a free return voucher for all full paying children (when accompanied by a full paying adult), so you get to visit again at a discounted price!

Overall this is an entertaining and enjoyable day out for all ages, and is by far one of the best farms we have ever visited.

Summary: An entertaining and enjoyable day out.