Scotland

Puffin Croft Petting Farm tickets and tips

🐑Get hands-on with friendly farm animals in a beautiful croft setting
📍Visit at the very top of mainland Scotland — a truly unique location
👶Perfect for young children and toddlers who love animals
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿A brilliant stop on the North Coast 500 route
🌿Fresh Highland air and wide open spaces for the whole family to enjoy

Get Tickets

Where is it?

How to get to Puffin Croft Petting Farm

Address

Puffin Croft Petting Farm,
John o' Groats, Wick KW1 4YS, UK, Highland Council

View Map / Directions

More in this area

Scotland

When is it open?

Puffin Croft Petting Farm opening times

Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

Puffin Croft Petting Farm facilities

Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
Picnic Spots
Picnic Friendly
Dog Friendly
Free Parking
Green Spaces
Pushchair Parking

Here’s the questions people are asking about Puffin Croft Petting Farm

The farm typically features a friendly mix of small and farmyard animals including rabbits, goats, sheep, and other croft animals — ideal for younger children to interact with hands-on.

Yes, petting farms are generally well-suited to toddlers and young children. Supervised animal encounters are gentle and engaging for little ones, though always keep a close eye on very young visitors around animals.

Farm terrain can be uneven, so pushchair and wheelchair access may be limited in some areas. It's worth contacting the farm directly ahead of your visit if accessibility is a priority.

John o' Groats village, just moments away, has cafés and a visitor centre where you can grab food and drinks before or after your visit.

As a small independent attraction, capacity may be limited at busy times. It's advisable to check ahead and book if that option is available, particularly during school holidays and summer.

Absolutely — Puffin Croft makes a fantastic and family-friendly stop on the NC500, letting children burn off some energy and have a memorable animal experience at the very top of Scotland.

Still got questions?

Contact Puffin Croft Petting Farm directly using the info below.

If you have a question for the Days Out team, please visit our help and contact section.

Puffin Croft Petting Farm tickets and tips

How to get to Puffin Croft Petting Farm

Address

More in this area

Puffin Croft Petting Farm opening times

Puffin Croft Petting Farm facilities

Says

Book or check ahead

Says

Wrap up warm

Puffin Croft Petting Farm tips and tricks

People say...

Says...

Book or check ahead

Says...

Wrap up warm

Says...

Combine with John o' Groats

Says...

Wear practical footwear

Here’s the questions people are asking about Puffin Croft Petting Farm

Q. What kinds of animals can we meet at Puffin Croft Petting Farm?

Q. Is Puffin Croft suitable for toddlers and very young children?

Q. Is the farm accessible by pushchair or wheelchair?

Q. Is there somewhere to eat or get refreshments nearby?

Q. Do I need to book in advance?

Q. Is it worth visiting if we're travelling the North Coast 500?

Still got questions?

What's there to do at Puffin Croft Petting Farm?

Attractions like Puffin Croft Petting Farm

Banham Zoo

Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park

The Monkey Sanctuary

Ponderosa Zoo