Animals
Animals play an important role at Ilola's farm.
We have sheep, goats, horses and ponies, Minni&Manna eastern finncattle girls, Angus cattle, cats, rabbits, musk ducks, rooster and chickens.
Riding lessons also available by pre-booking or possibly on the spot if bookings allow. We often organise leaseback rides on event days.
The farmyard with its livestock is open during the opening hours of the Wanha Asema café. If you are coming at a different time or want to ensure access to the farm animals, please call 040 596 8027 or email info@ilolanmaatila.fi.
In summer, for faster responses, please whatsapp or call.
Farmyard area fees
You can pay the "oat fee" by Mobilepay to 0405968027 or cash to the Wanha Asema cofee.
Recommended fee 10€/family
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Sheep/goat therapy moments are now also available! Read more below!
Rules of the farmyard
When you arrive at the Ilola farm please visit Wanha Asema for information about the farm area, animals and animal feeding.
Ilola's farm serves as a home for many kinds of animals. Walk around the yard calmly and with respect for the animals. Please behave properly in the area.
Remember that animals cannot be fed without permission! Always ask the farm staff about feeding. Do not enter animal enclosures, stables or the interior of agricultural buildings without permission. Also be careful because there is electricity in the horse and cow fens.
When you are walking on farm take notice and be careful around farm machines.
The farm area is non-smoking. The smoking area can be found at Wanha Asema.
Please leave your trash in the designated containers.
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There is video surveillance in the farm area.
Movement in the area at your own risk.
The responsibility for compensation always rests with the person who caused the damage.
Photography; when sharing photos from Ilola's farm on social media, please add the location information #Ilolanmaatilamatkailu or @Ilolanmaatilamatkailu. Thank you.
Thank you for following our instructions. This is how we keep the farm safe for all of us.
Sheep
The social Ilola sheep can currently be found after turning into the Ilola yard, on the right hand side of the fence next to the parking lot. These soft cuties are waiting for your scratch.
A little moment with the sheep?
Book your own sheep therapy moment and jump into the animal enclosure with your instructor! Remember to wear a t-shirt or long sleeves, and avoid dangling strings on your clothes or shoes. In the company of cuddly sheep, all your worries and cares will be forgotten.
Group size 1-5 persons, price 10 € / person, minimum booking 25 €
The duration of the moment is 30 minutes, which can be done on a walk or in the enclosure. Seat cushions are available. You can also bring your own yoga mat. For more detailed instructions, please contact the farm staff.
Goats
The goats currently live in the enclosure on the left as you walk towards the old main building. Ilola's Dori the goat and her friends are energetic and occasionally jump on top of their playhouse!
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Dance with the goats on goat walks! Reserve your own moment among the eager curious goats. The goats might even climb on your back during your visit, or come cuddle in your lap! Did you know that the goats' fur is incredibly soft?
Group size 1-5 people, price 10 € / person, minimum booking 25 €. Duration of therapy session 30 min.
Please wear a t-shirt or long sleeves for goat therapy, and avoid hanging strings on clothes or shoes. Seat cushions are available. You can also bring your own yoga mat. For more detailed instructions, contact the people at the farm!
Chickens, musk ducks and a rooster
You can find the birds in Ilola's upper yard area in their own enclosures.
Musky ducks are in separate area. Be careful though, the ducks might show off your fingertip if you forget it in the enclosure.
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Horses and ponies
Horses and ponies graze during the day near the Ilola's yard. The farm has Finnish horses, ponies and other horses.
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Remember not to get too close to the fences as they are electrified. Horses must not be fed!
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Rabbits
The rabbits live in their common huts in the upper yard area of Ilola.
Young rabbits may hide if you approach them too sneakily, but when you are in peace, they might get encouraged enough to sniff you!
Please do not let children jump/climb on the fense.
Angus cattle
Angus cows roam the fields grazing in the summer. Aberdeen Angus originated in Scotland. The animal is black or - less often - red and hornless. A full-grown cow weighs 600-750 kg and a bull 1000-1250 kg.
Please contact Wanha-Aseema to find out if they are visible in which pasture. Please also note that you should not go near the fence - the fence is electric!
Eastern Finncattle
The farm is inhabited by Minnu & Manna a eastern finncattle cows.
The word "Kyyttö" means striped or streaked. The colouring of the cattle is white on the back and dark on the sides. The colour combination of 'kyyttö' is quite common in the cattle breed, for example in the landrace breed.
Cats
The cats roam the farm doing the mouse cat's work.
You might catch a glimpse of them if you keep your eyes open!