Where to go with children to see animals in Liptov
Children love animals and Liptov is a beautiful Slovakian region that offers many opportunities to get to know nature and animals, both in their natural surroundings and in various breeding facilities. Animals bring joy to children – they experience adventures together and teach them about care and kindness.
We have selected some of the most popular places where you can go to see animals in Liptov:
Farm Východná
Východná Farm is a great tip for a trip with children. Here, you can see the preparation of feed for cows and sheep, see cows being milked, meet adult cows, and visit the calf nursery to pet newly born calves.
On the organic farm, you will also learn a lot of interesting information, such as: how many stomachs a cow has and who the strongest person on the farm is. You will also have the chance to experience how cows and sheep are raised on the farm, learn more about milk production and processing, and taste the freshest cheeses before they go to the shops, while the braver among us can jump into the hay and meet farm animals face to face! The farm is open all year round.
ZooKontakt
ZOOKONTAKT near Tatralandia is not just an ordinary zoo or amusement park. It combines proximity to animals with attractions for children and interesting events for the whole family! You can get quite close to many animals and sometimes actually touch them.
In addition to animals, you will find many attractions for children in the park. A water cannon, a trampoline and a carousel provide perfect adrenaline-rich fun, while boats and a sandpit offer safe play for the little ones. Older ones will enjoy the 18-hole minigolf and the world of miniatures, featuring the 12 most important buildings in the world. Adults have the chance to become children once again for a while at ZOOKONTAKT, which is open all year round.
Farm Sidorovo
During the summer, the Sidorovo mini farm is open to all children and adults. It is located near the top station of the cable car at Malinô Brdo. A walk through the enchanting nature of the Veľká Fatra is always enriched by the animals you will find here – rabbits, chickens and sheep. In the petting zone, children can pet and feed goats and sheep. Enjoy our refreshments and stave away hunger at the buffet, where you will find something small to eat and souvenirs. Entry to the farm is free.
Villa Betula
Villa Betula Resort offers a beautiful environment for children. Here, you will find an animal farm, which is an unforgettable experience for many. Goats, ducks, rabbits, peacocks, llamas, horses and many more animals that you can feed, and you can also ride horses. Be sure not to miss the great outdoor play area next to the animal farm. Children can play on the large trampolines, in the large sand play area, on slides and climbing frames, play maxi-chess and cool off in the fountain paradise.
You need to purchase tickets to enter the BABYLAND outdoor play area, including the animal farm. If you have already purchased entry to Babyland and bad weather ‘chases’ you inside, you can still enjoy the indoor play area with climbing frames, slides, balls and a café for parents. It is a good idea to set aside more time to visit this children’s paradise. However, it is open throughout the year.
Čutkovo – Koliba u pastiera
Another magical place for relaxation, where you can enjoy unique contact with nature and animals, is the Čutkovská dolina valley and the ‘Koliba u dobrého pastiera’ chalet. In addition to excellent traditional cuisine, beautiful nature in a quiet and peaceful place for relaxation, children will come into their own in the farmyard. You will discover a quiet pond with trout, which usually end up on guests’ plates. You will see piglets rolling around in the barn, you can feed the rabbits, and you will see sheep grazing in the meadow. Adults can enjoy the peace of nature or an excellent beer in the traditional brewery.
Be sure to go to Obrovo with your children. You will discover the story of the giant Čutko who, according to legend, was the last Carpathian-type giant in the world. You will find numerous attractions here, such as oversized teeth, trampolines, a cable car and Čutko’s huge bed or cradle, in which he was put to sleep when he was a child. You need to purchase an entrance ticket for the amusement park, and inside pay with special ‘giant’ money. Obrovo is only open in the summer.
Ranč ZOO Kráľova Lehota
You can escape from city life to see animals in beautiful nature at ZOO Ranch Kráľova Lehota. Here you can experience how animals really live in the yard, and be woken up by a rooster in the morning. Silence reigns here, disturbed only by birdsong and the rustle of leaves in the wind. Time seems to slow down when you are surrounded by green meadows and dense forests. At the ranch, you will be welcomed by two beautiful dogs – Slovak Cuvacs – but there are also ostriches, peacocks, pheasants, geese, ducks and turkeys. In the ranch café, you can buy feed for the animals to contribute to the operation of this mini zoo, while being sure that you are feeding the animals properly. You will find boxes for the voluntary admission fee at the individual aviaries and in the area near the piglets.
Liptov is perfect for families with children and simply anyone who likes animals and wants to learn more about them. In addition to the tips above, you can also learn about the animals by completing any educational trail. Information boards located outside provide a lot of information and stories about what animals live in the forests, in the water, in meadows and in the fields around Liptov.