The Farm

Have you ever fed a red squirrel? Touched one? At Totnes Rare Breeds they will (literally) throw themselves at you for a peanut.

What began as a collection of farmyard rare breeds has gradually extended. You won’t find smaller pygmy goats, or more inquisitive kune kune pigs. Alongside these, you can also get close to the endangered wildlife of the English countryside, making this much more than just a petting farm. Touch a hedgehog’s prickly spines and learn how they use them, or admire the gripping pads on a red squirrel’s foot.

In our small animals’ corner, you can hold a guinea pig on your lap, admire the antics of the chinchillas, and watch in amazement as the gerbils shift mountains of soil.

Wizard the eagle owl loves a cuddle, and his eight feathered friends can be seen up close and stroked, as you learn about each of the different species.

What sets Totnes Rare Breeds apart is the opportunity it offers to be within hugging range of all the animals. The majority of pens can be entered, and almost all their inhabitants stroked, patted and cuddled. Take a free pot of our special food round to be the centre of attention.

Very much a hands-on experience.