ZOO Farma New Zealand
Are you a fan of the rugged green nature of New Zealand and Australia? In that case, definitely take a trip to ZOO Farma New Zealand located near the village of Modrová, in the Nové Mesto nad Váhom district. Years ago, lovers of New Zealand decided to build their own New Zealand amidst the green hills of western Slovakia. A traffic sign warning "Watch out for kangaroos," animals imported from various corners of the world living in harmony with local nature, and a unique Hobbit valley as if cut straight out of The Lord of the Rings, all this awaits visitors just beyond an inconspicuous village near Piešťany.
The ZOO Farm consists of a 15-hectare plot of land where animals from various corners of the world live. Tasmanian kangaroos and emus representing the fauna of Australia, Highland cattle, sheep from New Zealand and France, as well as little goats from Slovakia have found their home here. Yet, it is not a zoo in the true sense of the word. All animals are kept in the open outdoors and cannot be petted. You will only observe them from a distance in their own environment, or you can take a photo with them. They will surely be happy to pose for you.
This interesting project also has its own clear geographical concept. The road along which you arrive is actually the Tasman Sea. Above you stretches Australia, where the kangaroos live. Below the road, you can see the two islands of New Zealand, separated from each other by a small grove representing Cook Strait. In this gorgeous environment, you can sit in a gazebo, on a terrace, or by a fire pit and enjoy refreshments with a view of scenery that you will certainly not experience anywhere else in Slovakia.
Would you also feel like experiencing a chapter from The Lord of the Rings? It was precisely the environment of New Zealand that the creator of the film adaptation, Peter Jackson, chose as the most suitable for the land of Middle-earth. Perhaps he was tempted by the diversity of the environment, perhaps by untouched nature, who knows. However, you have the opportunity to experience something similar right at ZOO Farma New Zealand. Here, they have prepared a real Hobbit valley for visitors. With your own eyes, you will see hobbit-holes, the typical dwellings of Hobbits, next to which you can take a photo and thus capture a precious memory of your journey through “New Zealand.”
Are you heading to Piešťany during your next holiday, or will you be passing through Považie on your wanderings? Be sure to stop by the unique farm evoking the atmosphere of New Zealand as well. You can combine a trip here with a tour of Hrad Tematín or the ruins of the once majestic Topoľčiansky hrad. Water relaxation, on the other hand, is offered by the nearby Vodná nádrž Sĺňava. And if one day spent in this region is not enough for you, book accommodation near ZOO Farma New Zealand and start preparing for a long weekend or a holiday. You can choose from accommodation options in Modrová, or on our portal you will also find a wide offer of accommodation in Piešťany. The choice is entirely up to you; we wish you a wonderful stay and plenty of interesting holiday experiences.
