Folly Farm – Tickets, Zoo & Visitor Guide

Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire is a large family attraction combining a zoo, farm animals, vintage fairground rides and extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. It works particularly well for families because there is a broad mix of activities for different ages and enough to keep most visitors occupied for a substantial part of the day.

Check current opening times and ticket options before travelling. Day admission covers the main attraction, although some fairground rides and additional experiences cost extra.

Folly Farm at a Glance

• Location: Pembrokeshire, West Wales
• Best for: Families, younger children, older children and mixed-age family groups
• Highlights: Zoo animals, farm animals, vintage fairground rides, indoor play and outdoor family attractions
• Visit length: Allow most of a day; there is enough to see and do for a long family visit
• Tickets: Check current day-ticket and annual-pass options before travelling; online tickets can offer better value
• Opening times: Opening days, hours and ride operation vary during the year, so check before travelling
• Extra costs: Some fairground rides and additional experiences are charged separately from standard admission
• Parking: Visitor parking is free
• Accessibility: Folly Farm has extensive accessible facilities, including accessible parking, toilets and mobility-aid hire
• Weather: A useful mixed-weather attraction because there are substantial indoor as well as outdoor areas

Folly Farm is one of the easiest family days out in South Wales because there is so much variety in one place.

You can see zoo animals, meet farm favourites, ride traditional fairground attractions and let the children burn off energy in large indoor and outdoor play areas.

Explore the Zoo

The zoo is a major part of Folly Farm rather than a small add-on.

There are animals from around the world, including big cats, giraffes, penguins, primates and many other species.

Take your time here because the animal areas are spread across a large site, and some of the best moments come from simply stopping and watching rather than rushing from enclosure to enclosure.

Meet the Farm Animals

The farm side of the attraction gives younger children plenty to enjoy too.

You can see traditional farm animals, watch feeding and care routines and spend time in areas designed to bring visitors closer to everyday farm life.

This part is particularly good for toddlers and younger children who may be more interested in goats, sheep and smaller animals than the larger zoo species.

Try the Vintage Fairground

The indoor vintage fairground is one of the most unusual parts of Folly Farm.

It is packed with traditional rides such as dodgems, gallopers and classic spinning attractions, many of them beautifully restored and full of old-fashioned fairground character.

Even if you are not usually interested in rides, it is worth walking through just to see the lights, decoration and machinery.

Ride tokens are normally purchased separately from general admission, so factor that into your day if the fairground is likely to be a big part of your visit.

Let the Children Play

There are large adventure-play areas both indoors and outside, which makes Folly Farm much easier to enjoy when the weather is unpredictable.

Climbing frames, slides and age-appropriate play areas give children somewhere to run around between the animal areas and fairground.

This is especially useful if you have mixed ages in the family and need somewhere younger children can simply play rather than follow another exhibit.

Look Out for Animal Experiences

Folly Farm runs changing animal activities and special experiences throughout the year.

During summer 2026, for example, Mini Vet sessions are being offered for younger children on selected Mondays.

These extras can be a nice addition, but many require separate booking or payment, so check what is running before your visit rather than relying on availability when you arrive.

Make It a Full Day

This is not somewhere I would try to squeeze into a couple of hours.

With the zoo, farm, fairground and play areas spread across a large site, most families will get much better value by arriving early and treating Folly Farm as the main activity for the day.

There are food outlets and picnic areas around the site, so you can stay for several hours without needing to leave.

A Few Useful Tips

Folly Farm is at Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0XA.

Budget tip: Check current online ticket prices before visiting, as online admission can be cheaper than buying on arrival. If you expect to visit more than once, compare the current annual-pass options too.

During August 2026 the attraction is currently open daily from 10am to 5pm.

On-site parking is free.

The site is large, so comfortable shoes are a good idea and a pushchair can be useful for younger children.

The vintage fairground is indoors, and there are substantial indoor play areas, so Folly Farm remains a good option when the weather is mixed.

Visitors who need an essential companion may qualify for free companion admission under the attraction’s current accessibility arrangements.

Allow most of the day if you want to experience the zoo, farm, fairground and play areas without rushing.