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About the Children's Animal Farm

Since 1964, the Seaway Kiwanis Club has provided local residents and visitors one of Sarnia's foremost and most-visited attractions. This is a community project run in conjunction with the City of Sarnia and the Sarnia Humane Society.

The Children's Animal Farm is nestled in a picturesque environment which features attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. Take a leisurely stroll, observe and learn about the animals or enjoy the Farm's natural setting and environment.

Located in Canatara Park, the Farm is surrounded by a variety of flowers, gardens, playground equipment and picnic areas that are only steps away.

Please take some time to browse our web site and we hope to see you at the Children's Animal Farm soon.

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Fern

Welcome Fern to our farm! She is a year old (Dec.19, 2024) and not much bigger than the mini horses. Her breed is a Dexter and even for the breed she is very small. She is a perfect fit for us!!!
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Beloved

PIPER

Meet the goofiest member of the family. Piper, a llama that was born on the farm almost 20 years ago by most estimates.

Llama facts:

Trying to tell the difference between a llama and an alpaca? Two obvious things to look for: Llamas are generally about twice the size of alpacas, and alpacas have short, pointy ears, whereas llamas have much longer ears that stand straight up and give them an alert look.
A baby llama is called a "cria" which is Spanish for baby. It's pronounced KREE-uh.
Llama have no top teeth and grind their food so try not to give them large hard pieces of fruit or veggies.
A group of llamas is a herd.
Their droppings do not have an odour so they are good for fertilizer.

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Piper facts:

Despite what people think, this llama did not spit... maybe because he was pretty chill and did not get angry. If he did, it was an accident from coughing and "cud" comes out since he can't cough into an elbow like we do. (Llamas have 3 stomachs and "cud" is partially digested food returned from the first stomach to its mouth for further chewing).

Loved to follow Lily the jersey cow wherever she went, likely to make sure he's not missing out on any treats.

His favourite treat was grapes, and he really does not like lettuce and if you watch he did not like to eat food off the ground, preferring it is given directly to him.

He looked at times like he had chipmunk cheeks causing some guests to be concerned but that is his cud.

He got a hair cut every other year.