Things you may need to know

 - What we Bring -

Approx 25-30 Small Farm Animals
- Including -

 Chicken

 Ducks

Rabbits

Guinea pigs

Small Goats

Turtle

Rooster

 Geese

Lambs
(all animals are subject depending on availability at time of the event)  

Farm Dog (1 only with farmer kathleen)

One Staff member - more staff can be requested at an additional cost.

Farm yard enclosure- Can be set up in different shapes with one entry/exit gate. The pen can be arranged into any shape or size to fit all backyards, and can even be set up under a carport or in a garage.
7x7m Larger functions

5x5m Birthday party

Feed and Cups - Children can interact with the Friendly Farm Animals

Plastic Chairs - children can sit and cuddle farm animals

Hay Bale - creates atmosphere and provides seating for adults

Cover - Can not be put up on days of high wind

Hand Sanitiser - Hand sanitiser is available to patrons
 

 - Weather - 

Please keep weather conditions in mind when picking a site for the farm to set up.

 If a shady treed area can be provided on warm days, and a sheltered area on windy days, the animals will be more relaxed and children will have a better experience with animal interaction.

WET- Nurseries will still go ahead in wet weather.  Myuna Farm mobile Ark bring wet weather covers (3x3m) to all events. However if the site has a garage or undercover area this may be better suited and the nursery can be setup on concrete.

Please advise us if we will be setup on concrete or astro turf as we will bring ground cover with us.

EXTREME HEAT - Myuna Farm Mobile Ark reserve the right to cancel the event on days of extreme high temperatures. If this happens deposit will be refunded.  

In days of high temperature you can help by filling some recycled  bottles with water and freezing them.  The farmer will place the bottles in the pen for the animals to relax on.

We carry both umbrellas and rain covers in the vehicles for

 WET and SUNNY 

 weather

 - Site Requirements - 

• Flat area to set up, Slightly sloping site is ok.

• 15 meter maximum distance from vehicle to setup site

• Grassed/mulched area is best, but can set up on concrete.  (call to book fake grass if required)

• Access for a van or car and trailer, close as possible to setup site, with a clear path no more than 15  meters for equipment to easily be moved from vehicle to site.

• Access to Fresh Water  (if not available please advise prior to event day)

• Larger events - Parking  for car  next to set up yard (staff need to be able to put animals back in trailer for rest breaks etc)

• Consider the amount of equipment required  to be carried into the site when choosing an area for the set up of the farm, long or difficult distances can encroach on the "play" time with the animals 

• Cleanup - staff will give a quick sweep after when setup on concrete/fake grass but please be advised there will be a slight mess left behind.

• Not suitable for indoor venues. (with the exception of warehouse or industrial style spaces) please discuss upon booking

• Please advise if site is on concrete or astro turf.  We can pack fake grass for the added comfort of the animals and it will help keep the area clean

• Equipment cannot be taken through buildings (garage excepted), into elevators or upstairs.

• Access 600mm wide minimum (standard door)

• The access path cannot be up embankments or over rough unstable terrain

• Arrival time is half an hour before booked time. Please ensure site requirements are adhered to

SIZE APPROXIMENT

•  5x5m for birthday party
• 7x8m for fetes and corporate
• The pen can be setup around a tree or in different shapes
  

How many children can enter the pen?

On average for a birthday party aprox 20 children enter the pen This number can however vary depending on the energy levels of the children and number of adults entering with them. 

This number is increased with the pen size for fetes.

What time will you arrive?

Arrival time is half an hour before booking 

What size is the pen?

Birthday parties the farmer will leave a couple of gates in the van.  The smaller pen allows the children to have a closer experience with the friendly farm animals. The same number of animals is brought to every function.

 5x5m Birthday size

(can be arranged into different shapes)

7x8m maximum size setup for large functions

The same amount of animals come to every booking. There is not a difference in price

Can we get a discount for fundraiser events?

Sorry our prices are already kept very low therefore we have no margin for additional discounts.

Can I tentatively hold a date?

Dates can only be held when deposits are received

You have 48 hours after making a booking to pay the deposit

Can I request less animals at a cheaper price?

No

The animals may be required at the other event, with no time to travel back to the farm to swap. 

- Tips for childcare and school visits -

Create a roster

Allocate times for each group to be entering the pen and have the next group ready at their start time. This will ensure there is no down time in the pen and you get the most of the visit. 

Can you setup the pen inside?

As you can understand we cannot guarantee a mess free function and for this reason, we prefer the farm to be setup outside, undercover or in a garage. 

Do you use pegs or hammer anything into the ground?

 No Pegs  The surface that we set up on does not get disturbed.

Will there be mess?

Yes there will be a slight mess left behind at all functions. This will mostly consist of hay that may dislodge from the bale, feed dropped, and matter walked out on peoples shoes.