Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats

Couple sitting on a bench with the goats making a fuss of them

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About

Buttercups is a Kent-based sanctuary for goats, caring for between 130 and 150 goats resident in the sanctuary at any one time and with a similar number of goats fostered out to approved carers.

The goats in the care of Buttercups come to the sanctuary for a multitude of different reasons. Some have been found abandoned and are brought to the sanctuary by organisations such as the RSPCA and the Police. Others have been privately owned pets but, as they grow up they need an environment with more space and the company of other goats, goats being highly social animals.

Whatever their history, the goats at Buttercups are assured of warm, dry and clean stabling, a healthy and varied diet, and plenty of safe space for grazing and exercise.

The “Walking with Goats Experience “ where you spend an hour and a half walking a goat round the Sanctuary grounds can be booked, details are on the web site.

The online shop has a range of products from t-shirts to calendars.

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Guide Prices

Entrance is by donation (Suggested £5 per person)

Visit the website for more information

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Recent Reviews:

April F
Ashford, United Kingdom
Wonderful goat experience
Sunday, 21st July 2024
A wonderful place to visit for goat lovers. Thank you to Sally for a great goat experience. All the staff are friendly and helpful. It was lovely to meet the goats. Can’t wait to visit again Read full review
Evelin E
Maidstone, United Kingdom
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Family
Cheap and fun way to entertain the kids
Thursday, 25th July 2024
We went there back in May, and we loved it. The goats were super cute,we even saw tiny baby goats. The workers were kind and affectionate, especially the girl in the gift shop. I recommend it to... Read full review
blueseas007
Worthing, United Kingdom
Great Expereince
Thursday, 22nd August 2024
What an absolutely lovely place to visit. The goats running around and being so content in the meadows. The staff were so enthusiastic and gentle with the Goats. As the Sanctuary become much busier... Read full review