ABOUT WAULKMILL MENAGERIE PETTING FARM
How Waulkmill Started….
The menagerie was started by a dream to move to the country and have two goats and a donkey!
When owner, Nikki, recovered from a tongue cancer, her family (David, Jamie & Nathan) decided to make this happen. They said goodbye to village life in New Pitsligo and purchased an old farm house and a field. Nikki’S daughter-in-law Shannon joined the family and the 2 off them got carried away. Very soon the field started to fill up with various animals many of which were hand reared in their houses. Jamie and Shannon added our 1st baby human to the Menagerie, baby Rowen arrived July 2025. (His poop scoop and boiler suit is ready waiting for him).
All about Waulkmill……
We are a not for profit social enterprise that is run by volunteers. We have been recognised by Aberdeenshire council for our work placement programme.
During the week we have additional needs and people suffering from mental health issues etc that volunteer or come for therapy with their carer’s. As well as work experience they gain confidence, reduce stress, learn new skills and receive lots of animal therapy. We are always seeking volunteers as they are a huge part of our plans. If this is of interest to you then please contact us or get a form from reception.
Waulkmill Menagerie is not just for kids, all ages will love the experience with our very friendly hand reared animals, some of the animals were raised in the house, bottle fed and wore nappies. So if you have not played with a goat on a trampoline or petted an emu then Waulkmill Menagerie is the place to be.
