La Fattoria degli Animali
Rating
Family of 4
USD 30-50 for admission
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
2-10
About
La Fattoria degli Animali is a family animal farm and park located at Via di Castel Fusano near Rome's coastal suburb of Ostia. It's the kind of destination that works best for young children, specifically toddlers and kids under 10, who find hands-on farm animal interaction completely captivating.
The experience is straightforward: walk-through farm areas where kids can get close to goats, sheep, horses, and other farm animals, often with supervised feeding opportunities. There's nothing abstract or educational-museum about it, it's direct, sensory, and exactly what young children need after several days of city sightseeing.
The farm is open on weekends only (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM), and there are no food options on-site, so bring a packed lunch. The location near Castel Fusano means you can easily combine a morning at the farm with an afternoon at the nearby Ostia beach, a solid full-day plan for families with young children. Admission is affordable at around USD 30-50 for a family of four.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Setting
Outdoor
Rainy Day
Not ideal
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Saturday or Sunday morning
Wait Times
Minimal
Nearby Food
No on-site food. Nearby Ostia has cafes, restaurants, and beach-side food options.
Why Kids Love It
La Fattoria degli Animali is a working animal farm park where kids can interact with farm animals up close, petting goats, watching sheep, and feeding animals is exactly the kind of hands-on experience that young children love and remember.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Located near Via di Castel Fusano on Rome's coast, combine with a beach day at Ostia.
- Open weekends only (10 AM to 5 PM), closed Monday through Friday.
- Better for children under 10; older kids may find it too tame.
What to Bring
- Packed snacks and lunch, no food on site
- Closed-toe shoes for farm paths
- Sunscreen and hats for outdoor farm areas
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 30-50 for admission
Tips to Save
- one of the more affordable animal experiences near Rome.
- Bring your own food, no on-site dining.
- Good for a half-day near the coast.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
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Tickets & Booking
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