Ferme Pedagogique Dehaudt, Municipal petting zoo in Wasquehal, France
Ferme Pedagogique Dehaudt is a farm where visitors can see and interact with various animals, including miniature goats from Senegal, Shetland ponies, ducks, Gottingen pigs, and Boulonnais sheep. The property includes separate areas for chickens and rabbits that visitors can explore during their time here.
The farm received a complete renovation in 2016 that added new animal enclosures, a chicken coop, and rabbit hutches to its grounds. This modernization also included energy-efficient improvements throughout the property.
The educational facility collaborates with local associations to manage livestock and provides hands-on agricultural experiences to children and families.
The farm is open from Tuesday through Sunday and welcomes visitors to observe and interact with the animals up close. Residents of Wasquehal enjoy free admission, making it an accessible destination for local families.
The farm maintains active beehives as part of the 100 Beehives in Wasquehal initiative, which supports local pollination. This addition offers visitors insight into how agricultural spaces can support both farming and wildlife conservation.
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