Le Camélus - Ferme Pédagogique
Ghyvelde, France
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About Le Camélus - Ferme Pédagogique
Le Camelus is a teaching farm and animal park at Ghyvelde, thirteen minutes from Dunkirk and five from Bray-Dunes, holding more than a hundred animals across some forty species. Among them are a camel, ostriches, emus, rheas, a wallaby, alpacas and llamas alongside farm stock - a Mangalica woolly pig, four-horned sheep, cattle, donkeys, fallow deer and rabbits.
Visitors may feed and stroke the animals. The farm runs family visits, a story-led exploration trail, birthday parties, school and holiday-club programmes for every age group, sessions for visitors with special needs, and hires out function rooms. Open all year, with undated tickets sold online or at reception.
Parking is available on-site for visitors. It is recommended to arrive early during peak times to secure a spot, as the parking area can fill up quickly. There is no mention of parking fees, so it is likely free.
- Tickets can be purchased online to save time upon arrival.
- The farm offers themed birthday party options for children.
- Check the schedule for workshops and activities available during your visit.
- Bring a camera to capture the unique interactions with the animals.
- Home to over 100 animals across 40 species.
- Features unique animals like woolly pigs and four-horned sheep.
- Located just 13 minutes from Fort-Mardyck and 5 minutes from Bray Dunes.
- Visitors can feed and pet the animals, enhancing the interactive experience.
Paid Experiences
Ateliers récréatifs
Description
Engage your children in different activities during school holidays through various workshops where each child is an active participant.
Soigneur d’un jour
Description
Become a keeper for a day and learn about animal care and feeding in a hands-on experience.
2-hour visit with animal contact
Description
A 2-hour educational visit focused on a chosen theme, including time to interact with animals.
2-hour workshop with animal contact
Description
A 2-hour workshop of your choice, allowing children to engage creatively and interact with animals.
3-hour visit with theme and workshop
Description
A 3-hour experience that includes a theme visit and a workshop, plus animal contact time.
4-hour visit with theme and workshop
Description
A comprehensive 4-hour visit featuring two themes or a theme and a workshop, including animal contact.
Keeper Workshop
Description
Help take care of the animals and earn the title of Keeper of Camélus.
Baby Keeper
Description
A workshop for toddlers to help care for the animals at their own pace.
Baby Farmer
Description
Toddlers can engage with animals, brush the donkey, and feed the pigs.
Journey to America
Description
Explore the fascinating world of American animals through games and activities.
Journey to Asia
Description
Discover the fascinating world of Asian animals through games and activities.
The Enchanted Forest
Description
Join a magical adventure to help restore happiness to the enchanted forest.
Photos are illustrative and do not depict the actual experience or animals at this zoo. We do our best to keep experience details accurate, but always check with the zoo directly for the latest information.