Over 150 animals will join us for CountryTastic this year, plus you’ll even be able to meet Peter Rabbit!

Farmyard Animals

Families can get up close to farmyard friends, have the opportunity to have questions answered and learn all about their care. So far, the animals attending this year’s show include:

Cows

Hereford cow and calf

Highland cow

Mediterranean water buffalo

Guernsey cow and calf

Sheep

Valais Blacknose Sheep

Cameron Sheep

Herdwick Sheep

Goats

Pygmy Goats

Dairy goats

Alpacas

Llamas

CountryTastic is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about where your food comes from and a great chance to open minds to a future career in farming or animal care.

Horses, Ponies and Donkeys

Cone and meet a beautiful Exmoor Pony, miniature ponies and an unusual British Spotted Pony, plus a pair of cute donkeys.

Unicorn Rides

Dreams will be made a reality for children with magical rides on a real-life ‘unicorn’! Please note, there is a £6 surcharge for unicorn rides.

Horse & Cart Rides

Visitors can meet the gentle giant Shire Horses pulling carts around the showground. Please note, there will be a small surcharge for this activity. Please note there will be a small additional charge of £2.50pp for a ride

Exotic Animals

Visitors will be able to meet, handle and learn about a variety of exotic animals including snakes, spiders and parrots as part of this very popular feature.

Rabbit Ranch

Cheltenham Animal Shelter will be returning for 2025 with their Rabbit Ranch where they’ll be able to see rabbits in outdoor style pens, as you’d keep them at home.

They’ll also be able to learn more about correct rabbit care and take part in rabbit themed activities.