📜 Babiččin dvoreček is a small, interactive animal corner situated within the picturesque Doudleby nad Orlicí Castle park. It provides a unique opportunity for visitors, especially children, to connect with a variety of farm animals. 🔍 The farmyard aims to introduce visitors to the types of domestic animals historically kept in the Czech countryside, complemented by a few exotic species.
☀️ Animal Encounters: Features a variety of domestic animals including sheep, cows, horses, ponies, goats, rabbits, pigs, geese, ducks, lambs, and piglets. Notable residents include donkeys (Jája, Pája, "malý Bobeš"), a llama (Ondřej), Cameroonian goats, and calves (Ild, Fons). Some exotic animals are also present.
🐴 Pony Rides: Children can enjoy pony rides by prior arrangement.
🦌 Game Preserve: The surrounding castle park, accessible from the dvoreček, includes a game preserve established in 2006, home to mouflons, deer, turkeys, ostriches, fallow deer, roe deer, and wild boars.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly: Recommended for children aged 2 and up, offering opportunities for petting and photography.
✈️ Adjacent Attractions: Located within the Doudleby nad Orlicí Castle complex, providing easy access to the castle and its Natural History Museum.
🚫 Feeding Restrictions: Visitors are strictly prohibited from feeding the animals due to health risks.
🎟️ Entry fees:
Free of charge. Voluntary contributions for animal care are welcome.
🚗 Address: Rudé armády 305, Doudleby nad Orlicí.
🤝 Management: Operated by the Doudleby nad Orlicí Castle administration.