"Our daughter (3) watched the peacocks for half an hour. No ticket needed, no crowds. Exactly what we were looking for on a Sunday afternoon."
Lien & Bram
Family · Geel
Day trips · Petting farm
A small farm, big fun.
Goats that come over to say hello, pot-bellied pigs pottering about and rabbits that love a bit of attention. The petting farm is a lovely stop for young and old. Glamping guests can also discover our deer and alpacas in the private meadow.
8
different animal species
Free
entry on every visit
No
booking needed
2023
completely renewed
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01 Our farm
An Ark without animals? Impossible.
Our petting farm sits right in the middle of the Ark grounds, within walking distance of the terrace and the playground. In 2023 we renewed all the pens and fences — and welcomed a few new residents at the same time.
Sometimes it's the smallest encounters that stay with you longest. A curious goat, a rabbit hopping past, or a child watching in pure wonder.
- Entry
- Free & freely accessible
- Location
- Between Beach and Glamping + private meadow for glampers
- Renewed
- Completely, in 2023
02 Our residents
Meet the cast.
Meet the animals that call Ark van Noë home. From curious goats to stately peacocks: there's something to discover behind every fence.
Goats
Curious and always up for a visit. Usually the first to come and see who's dropping by.
Sheep
Soft of wool, big on charm.
Rabbits
A firm favourite with younger visitors. Small, curious and always fun to watch up close.
Peacocks
Take your time. With a bit of luck they'll show off their colourful plumage.
Chickens
They bring the grounds to life every day. You'll almost always run into them somewhere.
Pot-bellied pigs
Specialists in mud baths and afternoon naps.
Deer
Our deer live in the glamping meadow and can only be admired by glamping guests and during group visits.
Alpacas
Our alpacas live in the glamping meadow too, and can only be admired by glamping guests and during group visits.
03 Make a day of it
The farm is just one corner of a bigger place.
Combine your visit with a drink on the terrace, the playground around the corner or a canoe trip on the Kleine Nete. All within walking distance.
04 What families say
The stop for our smallest walkers.
4.5
Family rating
1500+ beoordelingen
"The mix of farm, playground and brasserie makes this the spot for a day out with grandparents. Everyone has fun, nobody gets bored."
The Peeters family
Three generations · Mol
"A lovely petting farm where the animals are clearly well cared for. Our children had the time of their lives."
Sofie D.
Mum of two · Turnhout
05 Plan your visit
Just drop in — we're ready for you.
The petting farm is free to visit whenever the grounds are open. No tickets, no booking.
Combine your visit with a drink on the terrace or a canoe trip and you've got a full day out.
- Opening hours
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July & Aug: Tue–Sun from 11am
September: Thu & Fri from 3pm, Sat & Sun from 12pm
- Questions?
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014 51 41 42
Mon–Fri · 8.30am–1pm
- Getting here
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E34 exit 24 (Turnhout-Centrum)
E313 exit 22 (Herentals-Oost)
Free parking on site