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Agrodome
4.5
#4 of 5 things to do in Ngongotaha
Farms
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. Join us for a unique New Zealand farm experience! For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show starring a cast of talented animals… and you! You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. After the show you can visit the Farmyard Nursery, which is home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles and photos! Then explore the Agrodome 350-acre working farm on our Farm Tour. During this guided tour, you'll get to hand-feed loads of friendly animals including Romney sheep, cattle, deer, llamas, ostrich, pigs and alpaca!
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Cruiser44576
Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
Good
Oct 2023 • Solo
My experience at the ‘Agrodome would have been perfect if we actually got to see the sheep dogs in action, on a large field. Showing a sheep dog guiding 3 sheep into a small pen was not exactly satisfying…
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 4 December 2023
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Maddie M
2 contributions
ANIMAL ABUSE - do not support
Oct 2023 • Friends
DO NOT RECCOMEND SUPPORTING THIS BUSINESS. This is not a natural farm experience this is a circus show where the animals appear to be drugged and they are manhandled on stage. My friends and I almost walked out the after the first couple minutes.

They clearly do not care about the animals. The show is indoors and completely unnatural. We personally highly regret paying money that supports this animal abuse.

If you care about animals at all and their well being this is not the experience for you. You will be uncomfortable the second you walk in.
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We will be requesting a full refund for our experience.
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 16 November 2023
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Karine N
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If you care about animals this show will make you uncomfortable. Do not support.
Oct 2023 • Friends
If you want to see a horrific display of animal abuse, go to this show. The sheep are tightly chained with no space to move, and look drugged and extremely uncomfortable. I can’t imagine how much time those poor animals spend on a stage. The sheep that came out to be sheered looked scared out of its mind and was manhandled and dragged around the stage. We almost walked out within minutes of arriving, and left before the show ended. Please don’t support this business. There are other sheep activities available that are much more humane and respectful of the animals. Additionally, the presenter on stage made racially insensitive jokes, and gave people nicknames when he couldn’t properly pronounce their names.
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 16 November 2023
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Liz K
Auckland Central, New Zealand4 contributions
We love this place!
Sep 2023 • Family
What a fantastic place! We loved coming here as a family (it wasn't our first visit and it definitely won't be our last!). The farmer who talked at the farm show was great. Lots to do for a fun day out.
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 2 October 2023
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Noelhigg
Brisbane, Australia27 contributions
Entertaining experience
The sheep show was great with lots of information and laughs.

We also did the farm yard ride and saw lots of different animals, we were also allowed to feed them with the feed supplies from the guide.

There was an animal nursery with little lambs, alpaca, ducks, rabbit and Guinea pig.

Over all a great time and money well spent
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 15 August 2023
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Venture09060300183
1 contribution
Great family fun
Aug 2023 • Family
Well worth a visit the show was funny and informative
The farm ride awesome too the staff made you feel welcome
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 8 August 2023
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honolulutraveler
Honolulu, HI49 contributions
Great Show...Please people, be respectful and follow your guide's instructions.
Jun 2023 • Family
Great show. Farm show was entertaining and informative and was fun for both kids and adults. Sheep sheering demonstration was amazing. Farm tour was fun as well. Staff were friendly. One tip---please follow staff instructions. There were baby lamb and alpacas recently born before our trip and although our guide repeatedly informed guests not to touch or feed the babies, a tourist group refused to abide by her instructions, leading to her stopping the tour early.
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 30 July 2023
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Penny H
DeForest, WI15 contributions
One of the best things to do in Rotorua New Zealand. One for all ages!
May 2023 • Friends
So entertaining and informative! People of all ages will enjoy this demonstration. You can get up close and touch the sheep. Learn about all the different types. Watch the dog herd ducks....you have to see it. And be amazed as a sheep is sheared in minutes. There is even an opportunity to milk a cow.
One of the best things to do in Rotorua New Zealand. We did not tour the farm since we are from Wisconsin. We have seen farms.
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 20 June 2023
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DonnaMaree
35 contributions
Get up close and personal with tame sheep
May 2023 • Friends
Wonderful show. Great farm tour. A++
If you love sheep and other farm animals this is the place for you. We even got to leave with an armful of kiwifruit that we picked off the vines ourselves
Review of: Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
Written 3 June 2023
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brian
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand13 contributions
farmtastic
May 2023
informative insight into New Zealand's humble farming history. learn about the wide range of sheep in New Zealand. Best gift shop in Rotorua for souvenirs including warm marino/possum blends
Written 5 May 2023
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