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The Ark on the Clyde CIC

πŸ“ Port Glasgow, Central Scotland

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β˜…4.8(19 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Small-scale animal experience at Finlaystone Country Estate near Port Glasgow with hands-on encounters featuring Shetland ponies, Kunekune pigs, pygmy goats, alpacas, hens, guinea pigs and rabbits.

βœ“ ASN friendlyβœ“ Educationalβœ“ Hands-on animal encountersβœ“ Exceptional staffβœ“ Hidden gemβœ“ Junior Farm Club

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Outstanding for families seeking an intimate, educational animal experience - particularly those with children who have additional support needs. Nora's patient, therapeutic approach and the small group setting make this genuinely accessible for children who find larger, louder attractions overwhelming.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring carrots, potatoes, and pears for the animals - feeding is hands-on
⏰Junior Farm Club sessions include egg collection and animal care tasks
🎟️Birthday parties can be arranged directly with the venue
πŸš—Sunday drop-in sessions are available - confirm current schedule when booking

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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judith blair

9 months ago

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β€œWe had a fantastic time today at The Ark on the Clyde. The kids were so content and happy, getting to cuddle all the animals, take the pony for a walk and learn about them at the same time. Norah has a wealth of knowledge to share and has a very therapeutic approach. Thank you for a lovely day, we will be back soon.”

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John Brown

2 years ago

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β€œWe had the most incredible experience at The Ark on the Clyde CIC! Nora, the owner, went above and beyond to make our visit truly special. Our daughter, who has ASN, was treated with the utmost care and kindness. Nora's understanding and patience in showing her all the animals was truly heartwarming. Not only did Nora make our daughter feel special, but she also took the time to educate us about the animals and their habitats. The information shared was not only interesting but also very informative. Thanks to the wonderful experience we had, we will definitely be returning to The Ark on the Clyde CIC. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique and enriching experience with animals. Thank you, Nora, for your exceptional hospitality and for creating such a warm and welcoming environment for all visitors!”

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Leigh Whitnall

a year ago

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β€œThe Ark on the Clyde is a phenomenal place for children to visit and spend time with Nora and the animals. The setting is beautiful, the staff are amazing with kids and really build kids confidence by teaching them skills and resilience and empowering them to be outdoors and care for animals with the tasks and needs that animals need to be cared for. Nora is excellent with kids - she’s kind, clear on what they need to do and goes the extra mile. We have been here for Easter farm club, Christmas events, Easter events and have had birthday parties here. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

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Knowledgeable staff

9 reviews

Animal interaction

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Hidden gem

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Animal care

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Private experience

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Overview

The Ark on the Clyde operates within Finlaystone Country Estate, offering hands-on sessions where children feed and interact with Shetland ponies, Kunekune pigs, pygmy goats, alpacas, hens, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Junior Farm Club sessions cover animal care and egg collection. Easter meet-and-greet events and birthday party hire are available. Owner Nora is consistently praised by name for her knowledge and attentiveness.

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