Children's Farmyard, Stanley Park

This Rooster is only one of many chickens in the Children's Farmyard surveying the animals in this quiet environment in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. A popular place for all ages, the Farmyard brings rural back into this popular city park exposing delighted children to playful goats, sheep, rabbits and other animals. CREDIT: Venture Vancouver, SOURCE: www.venturevancouver.com

The Children's Farmyard in Stanley Park is full of interesting creatures such as this Rooster who chose to stay in the barn but keep a lookout on the activity in the outdoor courtyard.

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Type:

Farm

Season:

Spring, Summer, Winter, New Years Eve, Thanks Giving

Weather:

All Weather

Time:

1 hour

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What to bring:

Camera, Sense of Curiosity

The Children's Farmyard, the last remnant of what was once the Stanley Park Zoo, still sits in the quiet interior of Stanley Park, not far from the Seawall. Inside the gates are a plethora of animals such as playful goats looking to be scratched, bounding sheep and geese. Chickens roaming freely survey their domain as visitors to the park indulge in the farm-like atmosphere. With a variety of creatures, the Farmyard is a place for all ages to delight in observing, petting and learning in Stanley Park.

**As of a decision on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 the Stanley Park Children's Farmyard and Bloedel Conservatory are to be closed due to budget cuts. Please write to your local representatives and the Vancouver Parks Board to get this decision reversed!**

A remnant of when Stanley Park used to own and operate a zoo within the park boundaries, the Children's Farmyards a place for children to experience the life on the farm.

With animals such as goats, geese, rabbits, chickens, pigs and even some reptiles, this small but well organized and authentic looking farm introduces children to the delight of these gentle creatures, even in some cases, allowing them to touch them.

The Farmyard is open through the themed events of the Ghost Train, a Halloween celebration in Stanley Park as well as the largely popular Christmas Train. The Farmyard is open to observe the animals in their pens.

The day time hours throughout the year see the animals roaming the authentic looking farmyard. Goats, sheep, chickens and ducks wander the outside area and fenced in geese, cows, llamas and pigs can be found in various areas, as well, the indoor barns allow rabbit and guinea pig petting.

A delight for all ages, this is fun place to experience a farm environment in the city.