Doghill Fairytale Farm
Doghill Fairytale Farm is a petting zoo in Tampere. You can meet real animals in an environment that takes you back to the old days. You can also meet the famous Doghill (Koiramäki) characters created by Finnish author Mauri Kunnas. Doghill is open during the summer and just before Christmas.
Doghill Fairytale Farm's summer season is open until 17th of August 2025
Särkänniemi Theme Park's very own Doghill Fairytale Farm invites visitors to step right into the 19th century fairytale world based on famous Finnish author and illustrator Mauri Kunnas' works. Doghill Fairytale Farm is divided into a charming little town and a beautiful farm area with real animals.
Doghill Fairytale Farm's authentic atmosphere, handcrafted wooden buildings, various playgrounds and real Finnish farm animals welcome visitors to experience the olden days with a touch of modern fun.
Program Until August 17th, 2025
11:00 Meet Tilta at the gate, available until approx. 11:15 12:00 Happenings at Tassuteatteri Theater 12:30 Feeding time for Doghill animals 14:00 Animal pampering moment (the enclosure and species vary – listen for announcements) 14.:0 Happenings at Tassuteatteri Theater 15:15 Storytime and crafts at Prännäri 16:00 Happenings at Tassuteatteri Theater Meet Tilta at the gate 15 mins before closing time
Animals of Doghill in 2025
You can meet the following animals at Doghill Fairytale Farm this summer. The animals arrive to stay with us from local farms.
Alpacas and Llamas (Rockwood Alpacas)
Sheep and lamb (Huitun tila)
Goat (Peevon tila)
Cows (Ahlman)
Chicken and Zorro the cock
Ponies (Viitaniemen ratsutila)
Rabbits (Viitaniemen ratsutila)
Shetland Ponies (Melville Shetland Ponies)
Guinea pigs (Vikatikin marsut)
Please do not feed the animals. Incorrect or excessive food can lead to illness.
Explore Doghill
Animals
Meet the traditional Finnsih farm animals at Doghill Fairytale Farm. The animals vary depending on the season.
Things to do in Doghill
At Doghill Fairytale Farm, you can experience in a fun way what it was like in the 19th century Finland! At the Doghill Farmhouse, you can play just like in the olden days or experience the fun in count Drakkula's Castle.
Shops and cafes
Doghill offers various things to shop, for example sweets, books, toys, games and many more Doghill gifts and souvenirs to go home with! Von Guggelböö cafe serves the town's sweetest treats and tastiest savoury pastries.