Animals at
Fairyland
Meet our Friendly Animals!
Animals have been an important part of Children’s Fairyland since we opened in 1950. Today, more than 15 gentle animals live in our park.
The Fairyland Menagerie
Gideon & Chiquita Bonita
Miniature Donkeys
Fun Facts
Chiquita is a miniature Wooley donkey who’s been Gideon’s bestie since 2012. Early mornings before the park opens, they love cruising the Teddy Bear Picnic Area at a leisurely pace.
Wilma, Robin, and Tilly
Chickens
Fun Facts
“The Ladies” in our chicken coop came to us from different locations, and they vary in age from one to four years. Currently, we have an Easter Egger, a Bantam, and a Buff Orpington.
Tomás the Tortoise
African spurred tortoise (aka sulcata tortoise)
Fun Facts
Tomás the African spurred tortoise (aka sulcata tortoise) is Fairyland’s newest animal resident. He’s named after one of the founders of the African Aquatics Conservation Fund, whose mission includes the conservation of African spurred tortoises, among many other animals native to Africa.
Cookie, Bowie & Stardust
Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Fun Facts
Cookie is an 11 year old Nigerian dwarf goat who loves to eat all the snacks and all the treats! Learn about our sweet girl and get an agriculture mini lesson while you’re here!
Wallace, Lilo, and Nani
The Ducks: Wallace (Black Swedish), Nani (Blue Swedish), & Lilo (Saxony)
Fun Facts
Our three ducks have been calling Fairyland home for just over a year. Wallace, our drake, is a Black Swedish, and his ‘angel wings’ make him easy to spot. Lilo is a Swedish Blue and Nani is a Saxony duck. There’s a good reason their pond is the color it is, come find out at the Animal Talk!
Puff the Magic Dragon
“Magic” Bearded Dragon
Fun Facts
Puff the Bearded (Magic) Dragon has had a residency with Fairyland for many years. Her favorite pastime is being carried around like royalty by the Animal Care Team, being hand-fed blueberries, and catching some sun on Jack and Jill Hill.
Animal Policy & Rules
- Pets, or other animals are not allowed at Fairyland. One exception: Service animals that are trained to do work or perform tasks for, and to assist, an individual with a disability are allowed. All other animals, including emotional support, comfort or companion animals, are not considered service animals.
- Please do not feed our animals. They have a special diet and outside food can upset their tummies.
- Climbing animal fences and/or enclosures is prohibited.
- Be kind to our critters too. Harassing them is not ok.