Farm attractions families will love 

Cosy and picturesque but set within an expansive park near the River Dee, Greenacres Animal Park stars alpacas and llamas, donkeys, hybrid wolves, pigs, rabbits and ducks. Relax and take a view of the paddocks from the picnic space, and look out for the events programme throughout the year.

A husband and wife team originally created Gypsy Wood Family Fun Park to care for Simba, a small horse born with deformed legs. Almost a decade on, he’s at the centre of a gaggle of happy donkeys, goats, pot-bellied pigs and other friends, including the smallest breed of sheep in the world. There's also the biggest garden railway in Wales and mini-diggers to enjoy.

Llanfair, near Harlech, is the setting for the Children's Farm Park where you can easily keep the kids enthralled for a day. Pigs, calves and pigmy goats are a few of the locals, and there’s an indoor sandpit, crazy golf and plenty of café and picnic areas.

Have fun with a host of animals at Manorafon Farm Park. Meet the farm animals, reptiles and fluffy bunnies in Pets' Corner. There's indoor and outdoor play, so fun come rain or shine, plus a gift shop and food and drink. Enjoy special event days too.

Bottle-feed lambs and calves or head off on a tractor, trailer or pony ride at Foel Farm Park offering wonderful views of Castell Caernarfon, the Menai Strait and Eryri (Snowdonia). The on-site chocolatiers catch our eye, and the café and tea rooms offer a more balanced range of refreshments.

There are dozens of activities to enjoy at the award-winning Cantref Adventure Farm. For starters, take your pick from bottle feeding pigs, rampaging through a play zone, handling hamsters, pony rides, pet racing, adventures through swamps and a badger-themed quest. There are indoor and outdoor areas, as well as tractor rides.

On an off-shore site overlooking a nature reserve, Cardigan Island is a clifftop wonder welcoming a cast of dolphins, grey seals, pups, porpoises, seabirds and numerous other maritime visitors. Say hello to the hill-dwelling prairie dogs, Tex and Mex, Llinos the llama and Bruce the wallaby from Australia, joined by Vietnamese pigs.

Fantasy Farm Park in the heart of the Welsh countryside offers an array of adventures for families. Meet friendly farm animals, enjoy tractor rides and have fun on the water in pedal boats. Children can enjoy the outdoor play area or play inside in the pirate theme soft play area.

Meet friendly animals at Jacob Sheep Trekking & Farm Experience. The organic farm offers experiences with sheep and Pygmy goats, including trekking in the scenic Welsh countryside and cuddling and lambing experiences.

Folly Farm originally opened to the public as a hands-on dairy farm in 1988, and years later it attracts stacks of awards and 400,000 annual visitors. A Piggery and a Ferret Farm are a couple of highlights to look out for, not to mention the adventure play area and Vintage Funfair.  Meet Glyndwr, the critically endangered black rhino, the first rhino to be born in Wales.

Dr Beynon's Bug Farm offers an engaging exploration of insects' significance through interactive exhibits, guided tours. The Grub Kitchen serves a selection of food including insect-based cuisine.

Have a fun family day out at Clerkenhill Adventure Farm, with activities including tractor rides, crazy and frisbee golf and thrilling slides. See the animals and enjoy an immersive farm experience or relax with a woodland stroll.

The Meadows Farm Village in Caerphilly is an interactive animal experience. There are a variety of species, including meerkats, guinea pigs, miniature pigs, wallabies and prairie dogs. Enjoy a coffee and cake, with cover for rainy and hot days. The walkways have been improved for wheelchairs and mobility scooters and there's an accessible compost toilet.

Cefn Mably Farm Park has been designed with children in mind, there are thousands of feet of heated and undercover play areas for children at this menagerie between Newport and Cardiff. Pony rides, picnic areas and plenty of opportunities to get close to some amazing animals feature, as well as a special play area for under-fours.

Meet animals including sheep, donkeys, ducks, pigs, ponies, rabbits and guinea pigs at the Amelia Trust Farm. Explore the woodland and enjoy interactive exhibits, or take a guided tour and learn about sustainable farming.

Get to know the animals at Colliers Adventure Farm. Children can meet, pet and feed the animals. This family-run attraction also has both indoor and outdoor play equipment, so there's lots of fun to be had whatever the weather.

Raglan Farm Park provides a perfect day out for families seeking a blend of adventure and animal experiences in a tranquil rural setting. Meet friendly animals, including goats, pigs, sheep, and rabbits. With a bouncy castle, zip wires, soft play, and pedal tractors, there's endless fun and entertainment for children. Visitors can also enjoy scenic walks around the farm's grounds and indulge in homemade treats and refreshments at the on-site cafe.