The Ark On The Clyde CIC

We offer a variety of fun, educational experiences below. Tickets can sell fast so if there is availability then the calendar dates show as bold and available to select.

Please note additional entry fees to Finlaystone Country Estate also apply to non-members and are payable separately on the day when you arrive: Adults £6, Children £4 (under 3's go free). Learn more about Finlaystone Country Estate entry fees and memberships here.


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The Ark on the Clyde CIC is a not for profit organisation and we're all about enhancing lives with animals and education. Based in Finlaystone Country Estate come and visit our animals where we provide a real hands on educational experience. Finlaystone Country Estate is set in extensive woodlands with a variety of gardens, children's play areas and other attractions. Click here for more info and a map of the estate


Dogs are very welcome on the estate however are not permitted into the Ark on the Clyde's designated animal space. Outside of the animal spaces please keep them on a lead in the gardens or near the play areas in the woodlands.

    • Easter Holiday Club (9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 April): Purchase a single ticket per child (suitable for ages 3+) @ £11.95 per child

      2 hours 30 minutes @ £11.95

      We are passionate about educating young people and the best way to learn is by joining in, learning to care for our animals while having a bit of fun. Holiday Club activities will include: Animal interaction & care, outdoor activities, ...

    • Open Farm Days - (12-3pm) x1 ticket @ £4.95

      3 hours @ £4.95

      Mini Meet & Greet session with The Ark's famous resident animals and our new pet lambs: Interact with our Shetland ponies (Charlie, Muffin, Dougal), Kunekune pigs (Vespa & Valentino), Pygmy goats, the "Hetties" (hens), Alpacas and our G ...

    • Junior Farm Club (Sundays): Purchase a single ticket per child (suitable for ages 3+) @ £9.95 per child

      2 hours 30 minutes @ £9.95

      We are passionate about educating young people about food, farming and the environment and the best way to learn is by joining in, looking after and learning to care for our animals while having a bit of fun. Junior Farm Club activities ...