The Fairy Pig walk
Enjoy a magical, mindful nature experience walking Emilia the Juliana pig around the Fairy Woodland. Capture memories on photos and video. Leave all your troubles behind and connect with the beautiful biodiversity of the Burren. Enjoy spending time with our other farm pets and rescue animals. Relax in the cafe or if you are small play in the playground. (includes all day ticket to site)
Click here to see Emilia on her walk!
Pick a day and time. (Other dates may be available on request)
Up to six people in total (for extra up to maximum of ten please add a guest)
Meet the farm pets- Frank the Llama, Dolly the Alpaca, Frisky, Hannah, Mocha and Chino the goats.
Walk Emilia the pig around the fairy woodland.
Get your photo with Emilia.
Walk and meet the animals lasts approximately 45 mins.
Includes all day admission to Burren Nature Sanctuary
Bring your own picnic. Covered picnic shelters available.
Please be prepared to bring your waste home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAIRY PIG WALK
What are the fees for The Fairy Pig Walk used for?
All funds raised by our pigs go towards animal upkeep and care.
We have farm pets, rescues and we rescue and re-home at times.
Thank you for supporting.
How long is The Fairy Pig Walk?
Approximately 45 minutes but the ticket includes all day admission to the sanctuary, café and gift shop
People normally stay between 1 and 3 hours on site.
Do I get to lead Emilia?
Yes everyone will take turns leading Emilia. She is very well trained and knows her route.
How many walks does Emilia do a day?
Emilia only does one walk a day
Does Emilia like doing The Fairy Pig Walk?
Emilia LOVES her walk and it is very good for pigs to exercise daily. She also gets treats on the walk!
Can we get a photo/video with Emila?
Yes Emilia will stop at the See Saw shelter for her photo opportunity
Can we get a photo of the whole group?
Yes Mary will take a photo on your phone if you wish.
Can we video Emilia walking?
Yes Mary will tell you good spots for video.
Is it easy to get to Burren Nature Sanctuary?
Yes it is a 30 minute drive from Galway or Shannon and 2 hours from Dublin
The 350 bus goes from Galway to Kinvara (15/20 minute walk to Burren Nature Sanctuary 1k)
What is the terrain like?
The woodland area is not suitable for wheelchairs and has some rocks and roots. The Botany Bubble, visitor centre and access to the animal paddocks is fully accessible
Can any age attend?
Yes any age can attend. Most of our bookings are adults but Emilia is very calm with children.
What type of pig is Emila?
Emilia is an 8 year old Juliana pig. She is 20" high
Can we feed Emilia?
No only the handler can feed Emilia but you can feed our other farm pets and rescues and spend as much time with them as you like after the walk
What do you serve in the cafe?
We have barista coffee, herbal teas, fresh baked goods and 99 ice cream cones.
Where do you suggest for a full lunch?
Kinvara is 1km away - 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk.
We recommend SIAR (vegan friendly) and Wild Beans cafes
For a hot dinner we recommend Connolly's and Pier Head (Steak, fish and chips etc)
For a cheeky take away we recommend Zen
For a fresh deli sandwich Eurospar
For a fancy dinner prebook at Connolly's upstairs (highly recommend)
Can we donate to support the conservation work and rescue animals?
Yes any tips on the day go towards animal food and you can become a patron by clicking
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Please email us if you have any further questions
Lauren Anderson⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 2024
We had such a unique and fun visit to the Burren Nature Sanctuary thanks to Mary and Emilia the famous pig! My friend and I brought along our husbands who really had no interest in doing this pig walk, but we all had a great time with lots of laughs, and a very enjoyable 1 hour nature walk through the property. We can all highly recommend this activity- including our husbands! Mary clearly loves what she does and has a huge heart, caring for these beautiful animals at her sanctuary. Thank you for a great afternoon and we look forward to returning again, next time to enjoy their lovely onsite cafe !
Paul Ryan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 202
We had a wonderful afternoon on the fairy pig walk with our guide Mary and Flora the pig. It was very surreal and great fun. Mary was so informative on what they do at the sanctuary and very knowledgeable on all surrounding the wildlife and rare flowers. Highly recommend paying a visit here.
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