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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Entrance is by donation (Suggested £5 per person)

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Recent Reviews:

SusanH740
Benfleet, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Visit to Buttercups
Monday, 31st March 2025
A truly wonderful place. We placed our lonely goat Harry with them after a family problem that caused us not to be able to continue his care. He also desperately needed the company of other goats. We... Read full review
Claire S
Rochester, United Kingdom
Lovely for adults and children.
Monday, 21st April 2025
Excellent! heard Buttercups advertised on the local radio and decided to give it a go! So glad we did. Fantastic place for a few hours if not more. Its great that the children (and adults) can... Read full review
Freedom55043994242
Chatham, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Amazing, fun place
Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
Went on a Monday, a lot more goats now than a couple years ago. We loved feeding the goats especially as they are gentle and lick rather than bite. The feed bag is only £1 which is a great price and... Read full review