Dairyland Farm Park Closes, 200 Animals Seek New Homes Amid Financial Struggles
- Dairyland Farm Park, located near Newquay, Cornwall, has permanently closed after 49 years of operation due to financial difficulties.
- The animals include cows, sheep, deer, meerkats, goats, ducks, and ponies.
- In the past, many visitors flocked to Dairyland, especially in the fall.
Dairyland Farm Park Closes and Seeks New Homes for Animals
Dairyland Farm Park, located near Newquay, Cornwall, has permanently closed after 49 years of operation due to financial difficulties. The park can no longer sustain its costs and has 200 animals that need new homes.
The animals include cows, sheep, deer, meerkats, goats, ducks, and ponies. Park staff are saddened to see the animals they have cared for for many years go. Keith Thompson, the park’s general manager, expressed the emotional challenge of finding homes for the animals, each of which has a name.
In the past, many visitors flocked to Dairyland, especially in the fall. However, attendance dwindled, and before the closure, the park saw no visitors at all.
Local farmers have stepped in to help. One farmer is taking over the cows, while Ocean Kendrick, the farm manager, will care for many of the sheep. Staff are reviewing applications from people wanting to adopt the animals. For instance, Jane Powell plans to adopt two pygmy goats named Buster and Twist, as she recently lost one of her own.
In the future, Dairyland plans to transform into a venue with a café and farm shop. The space will also be available for other businesses and container storage is being considered.
Dairyland Farm Park’s story reminds us of the importance of compassion towards animals and the impact of financial stability on local attractions.