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At the heart of the Farmyard at Jukani is a message of Education, where kids learn about Farm animals.

Currently around 67% of South Africans live in Urban communities. Farming and the animals that are found on a farm are about just as unknown to children living in these areas as wild animals. At the heart of the Farmyard at Jukani is a message of Education, where kids learn about Farm animals whilst actually experiencing and seeing these animals.

The Farmhand at Jukani will entertain whilst educating the youngsters taking them to see the Pygmy Goats, Mini-Horses, Alpacas, Turkeys, Chickens and more.

The Farmyard is the perfect place for your farm birthday.

In 1658, John Amos Comenius published Orbis Pictus, the world’s first picture book for children. He knew then what we still know today: there is a magic in the connection between a child and a farm animal. From the “quacketh” of a duck to the “blaiteth” of a lamb, these stories have been the building blocks of our vocabulary, our social skills, and our understanding of the world for centuries.

Most children grow up singing about Old MacDonald or reading the rhythmic rhymes of Moo, Baa, La La La. But at The Farmyard, those stories jump off the page and into the paddocks.

While your little ones explore, they aren’t just playing—they are developing. Running through our open spaces sharpens their motor skills, while meeting a miniature horse—finally, a horse their own size!—builds a confidence that books alone cannot provide.

The best part for the grown-ups?

You get to step back. While our dedicated Farmhand leads the youngsters on a discovery of funky-haired Alpacas and sleeping Turkeys, you can find a moment of peace. Grab a steaming cup of coffee from our café, breathe in the fresh air, and keep your camera ready. These aren’t just animals in a field; they are the backdrop for the core memories you’ll treasure forever.

From the very first textbook to your child’s first real-life “moo,” the farm is where curiosity grows. Come see the animals living their best life, and let your children live theirs.

The Farmyard is its hands-on educational sanctuary that brings 400 years of children’s literature to life, blending expert-led childcare with authentic animal interaction.