Just 5 miles from Athlone, the whole family can get a whole lot closer to nature. There are all sorts of animals from the familiar to the exotic. See the deer, pot bellied pigs, goats, donkeys, sheep and cows. Meet the alpacas, emus, ostriches, monkeys and wallabies.

At Glendeer Pet Farm you can feed, pet and even hold some of the animals. Then take a walk along a nature trail that’s feels miles from anywhere.