Cassiobury Farm in Watford has announced that it will be returning to a private conservation facility after 10 years of welcoming visitors through its Open Day Programme.
A spokesperson for the farm said: “After 10 years of the Open Days Programme, we have made the decision to return the site to being a private facility, which will better allow us to focus on our conservation goals.
“We have enormously appreciated the support and interest shown by our Open Day guests over this past decade.
“We will be holding a final Farewell Celebration Open Day on Saturday 6th September to provide one last opportunity to visit Cassiobury Farm before it’s gates close for the last time to the general public.
“The planned Open Day on Sunday 26th October will no longer be going ahead.”
Visitors attending the Farewell Celebration will be able to enjoy the 70-species rare breed farm and exotic animal collection. This includes Hungarian Steppe Cows, Soay Sheep, Gloucester Old Spot Pigs, Pygmy Goats, llamas, alpacas, reindeer, miniature horses and donkeys, as well as exotic animals such as zebra, ostrich, lemurs, tamarins, meerkats, red kangaroos, flamingos and more.
The farm also offers a shop with local artisan produce, plus activities for children including a dinosaur trail, bouncy castle, face painting, fishing, crazy golf, mini-tractor rides and pedalos.
The farm confirmed access will be on foot only, apart from blue-badge disabled drivers. Full details, including a downloadable map, are available at www.cassioburyfarm.co.uk.
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