Meet the mini pigs
Experience the magical biodiversity of the Burren. Find our audio discovery art installations in 5 languages to learn about Shattered Limestone Pavement (The Limestone Badger) , The Disappearing Lake (The Giant Dragonfly) and The Wild Orchid Meadow (The 7ft tall copper Ladies Tresses Orchid). View the living collection of Burren Flora in the Burren Botany Bubble. Contact us prior of a free mini introduction to Burren Botany (included in ticket price but must be prearranged) Meet our friendly farm pets; sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, horses, Dolly the Alpaca and Frank the orphaned Llama. relax in the cafe and browse local crafts and our collection of nature books. Childrens facilities include indoor 4 lane slide and adventure playground with double zip wire. Go to our website to book a Fairy Pig Walk.
Options
Adult entrance
What's included in Meet the mini pigs
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Burren Nature Sanctuary
Visitors learn all about the nature, geology and farming history of the Burren around a 1 mile interpretive trail. Free 10 stop audio guide. Start at the Burren Botany Bubble to learn about the wildflowers and orchids, walk between stone walls down the ancient green road to the Disappearing Lake that fills every 11 hours. Identify wildflowers and orchids in in the meadow, walk through the rugged beauty wilderness of Burren shattered limestone, visit the enchanted hazel fairy woodland, view the famine village and get to meet and feed the friendly farm pets. Watch the 15 minute introduction to the Burren movie and sample local produce and gifts in our award winning café and shop.
Inclusions
- Meet the mini pigs
- Meet and feed the friendly farm pets
- Fairy Pig Walk
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Botany exhibit, animal paddocks, shop and cafe are wheelchair accessible. Walks exceed recomended gradients for wheelchairs in places
- Bus from Galway to Kinvara. Ten minute walk from Kinvara bus stop.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please come to ticket office or reception in main entrance. You will be given a wrist band for all day access. This allows you to leave the site (to visit the castle or village) and return if you wish.
