Adopt an animal!
Cannon Hall Farm in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is a family-run farm and award-winning visitor attraction, passionate about caring for high-quality farm stock and preserving traditional and rare breeds.
Our adoption programme supports at-risk animals like the magnificent Shire horse, helping secure their future for generations to come. Your sponsorship will contribute to the welfare of all our amazing animals on site.
Animal adoption is a unique gift that keeps on giving – perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply for animal lovers of all ages.
By adopting with us, you’re supporting the entire herd or group of that animal species, making sure they all thrive, and that there’s always a friendly face to meet when you visit.
Please remember to tell us at checkout which name you’d like on the certificate.
Your free farm entry tickets will be posted along with your adoption certificate — don’t forget to pre-book your visit!
Book In Here Using Adoption TicketsDigital Adoption Packages Available!
If you live overseas or simply want to show your support for our family-run farm, you can now choose a Digital Adoption Package at checkout.
For just £20, you’ll receive a digital adoption certificate and a full year of animal updates – all sent straight to your inbox. It’s a great way to support our animals wherever you are in the world!
Sponsorship options
Bronze Adoption Package
When you adopt, you’ll receive:
- Adoption certificate
- Photograph signed by our farmers
- A single-use admission ticket to visit the farm (one visit for one person)
- Email updates and video content about your adopted animal
- Adoption is a one-off payment valid for one year. We’ll contact you near the end of the year to ask if you’d like to renew (it will not renew automatically).
- Please note: admission tickets are not sent to overseas customers.
Silver Adoption Package
When you adopt, you’ll receive:
- Adoption certificate
- Photograph signed by our farmers
- A family pass to visit the farm (one visit for up to four people)
- Email updates and video content about your adopted animal
- Adoption is a one-off payment valid for one year. We’ll contact you near the end of the year to ask if you’d like to renew (it will not renew automatically).
- Please note: admission tickets are not sent to overseas customers.
Gold Adoption Package
- Adoption Certificate
- Photograph signed by our farmers
- A family pass to visit the farm (one visit for up to four people)
- A cuddly toy
- Email updates and video content about your adopted animal
- Adoption is a one-off payment valid for one year. We’ll contact you near the end of the year to ask if you’d like to renew (it will not renew automatically).
- Please note: admission tickets are not sent to overseas customers.
The biggest question now is: who will you adopt?
Our Small Mammals
Support our amazing Small Mammals – including our beautiful Red Squirrels!
Cannon Hall Farm is proud to help protect red squirrels, a much-loved native species under threat from habitat loss and competition from non-native greys.
Our Small Mammal House is also home to some truly incredible animals – including Womble the Long-Eared Hedgehog and Tank & Nessa the Hairy Armadillos, who are among the only ones of their kind in the UK!
By adopting, you’ll be helping us care for these special creatures and supporting important conservation work.
Adopt a Small Mammal
Our Reindeer
Reindeer are one of the most iconic and fascinating animals at Cannon Hall Farm — and you can help support their care through our adoption programme!
These incredible creatures are specially adapted to life in cold climates, with thick coats, broad hooves for walking on snow, and even noses designed to warm the air before it reaches their lungs.
Our friendly reindeer herd loves meeting visitors, especially during the magical Christmas season!
Adopt a Reindeer
Our Shire Horses
Cannon Hall Farm is proud to be a national breeding centre for the magnificent Shire horse — one of Britain’s most iconic and endangered breeds.
Our Shires are gentle giants with a rich history, and your adoption helps us protect and preserve this incredible breed for future generations.
Adopt a Shire Horse
Our Highland Cattle
Our award-winning Highland cattle are one of the most popular animals at Cannon Hall Farm — and we’re proud to have a show-winning fold.
We’re passionate about this hardy, historic breed and work hard to maintain the highest standards in care and breeding.
Adopt a Highland Cow
Our Donkeys
Our much-loved donkeys are a firm favourite with visitors at Cannon Hall Farm, and we’re proud to care for two wonderful herds.
One herd is made up of traditional full-sized donkeys, while the other features our adorable Mediterranean miniature donkeys — both full of charm and character!
Adopt a Donkey
Our Shetland Ponies
Our Shetland ponies may be small in size, but they’re packed with personality – full of spirit, charm, and character.
These little horses are known for their cheeky nature and confident attitude, often holding their own among much larger animals!
Adopt a Shetland Pony
Our Sheep
Our Goats
Our playful pygmy goats are some of the most entertaining animals on the farm — full of energy, curiosity, and bounce!
You’ll often catch them showing off on our goat adventure playground, which has been seen by millions around the world.
Adopt a Goat
Our Alpacas
Our Llamas
Our Meerkats
No one has a bigger personality than our meerkat family — originally made up of the famous four: John, Paul, Georgina, and Ringo!
These cheeky, curious creatures are always up to something and are one of the most entertaining animals to watch at the farm.
Adopt a Meerkat
Our Reptiles
Our reptile house opened in 2018, and every creature inside came from a reptile rescue centre, having been rehomed from unsuitable domestic settings.
From Turbo the speedy tortoise, to Iggy the iguana, and Rex the impressive Asian water monitor, these fascinating creatures have become firm favourites at the farm.
Adopt a Reptile
